UNIVERSITY OF BERN

The University of Bern is one of the major universities in Switzerland and one of the best in the world. It wants to procure the competences required to acquire knowledge and to use that knowledge independently as well as think critically. With this aim in mind, the University conducts excellent research and teaching and offers high-quality advanced training and services. The University of Bern is open, forward-looking, it pursues new ways of thinking, reacts to social developments and stands for freedom in teaching and research. The University of Bern bases its disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary focuses on academic interests and societal needs.Bern’s researchers and lecturers form part of a strong global network. International collaboration takes place in various ways in both research and teaching. The University of Bern is closely associated with the Swiss capital city of Bern. Located on the bend of the River Aare, the city is the country's political center and a popular tourist destination. Academic excellence has earned Bern an international reputation.

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