The University of Lucerne traces its roots back to the 16th century, but it has only existed as a modern university since 2000. The University is located in Lucerne, a picturesque city in central Switzerland, set on the shores of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by the Swiss Alps.
You can expect warm summers and cold winters in Lucerne and you won’t be short of things to see and do! Lucerne has a lively music scene, and one of the best preserved medieval old towns in the country.
The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a year abroad programme are subject to a competitive selection process.
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs Mid September to Mid June.
COSTS: The cost of living in Lucerne will vary depending on your chosen accommodation and your lifestyle. More information can be found in the Lucerne International Student Handbook.
VISA: You may need a visa and/or residence permit for your stay in Switzerland, please refer to Switzerland's online visa webpage to find out if you should apply before you travel. The University of Lucerne provides more information on their visa and residence permit webpage. More information is available via our visa and study permit webpage. There can be delays so please do not leave this until the last minute as you cannot travel to Switzerland without it.
ACCOMMODATION: The University of Lucerne has an allocation of furnished rooms at Student Mentor Foundation Lucerne (SMFL), which are exclusively reserved for mobility students. You will receive further information during the online registration for a mobility semester - please note that the University of Lucerne cannot guarantee that you will be allocated a room. Students are responsible for organising their own accommodation and are encouraged to start searching as early as possible. More information can be found on Lucerne's accommodation page.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Health insurance is mandatory in Switzerland (accident and health). Students may request recognition of their private insurance or subscribe to a student insurance plan upon arrival in Switzerland. More information can be found on Lucerne's Entry into Switzerland webpage.
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