Compass UniBE – University Preparation for Refugee Students
Compass UniBE is a two-semester university preparation program for refugees, who are aiming to study at the University of Bern.
Over the course of a year, you will acquire academic skills and basic academic competencies and prepare yourself linguistically, professionally and organizationally for possible admission to a course of study at the University of Bern. After successfully completing the Compass UniBE university preparation program, you have the opportunity to apply for admission to a regular course of study.
Target group
Refugees (status B, F, N or S) with at least a foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificate (Matura) and good knowledge of German (level B1), who are highly motivated to prepare for admission to study at the University of Bern over a period of one year. (May be subject to further conditions of participation.)
Program duration
Compass UniBE lasts two semesters (August-July). Participants can join the program each fall semester.
Application
Online registration is open from January 1 to February 28, 2025. The selection process is completed in June.
Contact and advice
- Name / Titel
- Ann-Seline Fankhauser
- Funktion
- Project manager
- kompass@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 56 16
- Name / Titel
- Solvej Sörensen
- Funktion
- Scientific staff member
- kompass@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 56 04