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PhD in the English department

The English PhD program offers students who have excelled at BA and MA level, in Switzerland or elsewhere, the opportunity to produce a book-length piece of original scholarship (the dissertation) which, if successful, will earn them the title of “Dr.” PhD students conduct their research on a focused topic under the supervision of a permanent member of staff who is a specialist in the proposed area of research. There is no coursework associated with the PhD degree, so students must be prepared to work largely independently for the duration of their doctoral work. That said, the English Department maintains a vibrant intellectual culture comprised of lectures, symposia, study trips, and other events. Moreover, the inter-institutional CUSO Doctoral Workshop offers opportunities for specialized training in most areas of English literary studies and linguistics. Traditionally, the PhD is envisaged as the gateway to an academic career. While this remains the case, those who hold a PhD in English also possess skills essential for careers in arts administration, archival work, education leadership, government, and research.

Enrollment and Funding

Those wishing to enter the PhD program should be fluent, or near fluent, in English and should have strong MA credentials. In particular, they should have received a top grade for their MA thesis. The first step in enrolling in the PhD program is to try to secure a dissertation supervisor. Our permanent staff members (professors and MERs) have scholarly credentials in specific fields of English literary studies and linguistics, information on which can be found in the “Staff” section of the English Department website. If you find a permanent staff member whose scholarly interests intersect with your own, you may send them an inquiry comprised of a cover letter and a 3-5-page research proposal (inclusive of bibliography). These materials should explain the proposed dissertation topic, why the staff member in question would be qualified to supervise it, and how the applicant plans to fund themself. Regarding the latter, UNIL does not offer its own scholarships or financial aid. The three main options are as follows: (1) secure a departmental “assistant” position. These are rare and highly competitive; (2) apply for external funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation; or (3) self-fund by working part-time.

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English Linguistics (PhD) Research on language acquisition, language in action, and discourse analysis of English

Candidates with appropriate qualifications have the opportunity to pursue a doctoratein English Linguistics through the Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of Basel. A prerequisite for this course of study is an agreement with a member of the academic staff suitably qualifiedto supervise such projects.

The spectrum of linguistic research at the English Department  ranges from language processing, cognitive and social foundations of language and communication, and language acquisition theories and methods (first and second language acquisition of English and English as a foreign language) to sociolinguistic issues such as language use in situated contexts and discourse analysis of English.

Membership ofthe international, interdisciplinary doctoral program in linguistics of the Hermann Paul School of Linguistics Basel-Freiburg (HPSL) offers the ideal conditions for thiscourse of study, but is not required. The HPSL is an international institution of the University of Basel and the Albert Ludwig University in Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany; it organizes a wide range of seminars and workshops on the theories, methods, and applications of contemporary linguistics and related disciplines,and offers its members a lively and active environment for the discussion and development of their ideas.

Application & admission

In addition to the information below, we recommend students from abroad to read the information sheet  step by step – Preliminary information for international PhD candidates at the University of Basel .

Admission and matriculation

To be admitted to a doctorate, applicants must hold a master’s degree in a field related to the desired subject of doctoral research with an average grade of at least 5.0 rounded to the nearest tenth (the Swiss system awards grades from 1 to 6 with 6 being the highest grade and 4 being a “pass”). Other degrees from a higher education institution recognized by the University of Basel may be deemed partially or fully equivalent on the condition that the applicant acquires any missing credits. Acontinuing education program qualification from a university (e.g. Master of Advanced Studies) does not entitle an applicant to be admitted to a doctorate.

Application

Admission applications must be submitted online to the university’s Student Administration Office. Applications can also be submitted after the official application deadline has passed. However, there is no guarantee that the application will be processed in time for the desired semester, or that the applicant will be able to attend courses in the current semester.

Admission to a doctoral program

Before you can be accepted onto a doctoral program, you must successfully apply for admission to doctoral studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Basel. Once you have been admitted, you can begin your search for a place on a doctoral program. For application information, please see the website of the relevant doctoral program .

Cotutelle de thèse

The  University of Basel website provides information about how to conduct a doctoral project at the University of Basel and at a second university in a foreign country, leading to a double doctoral degree or “cotutelle   de thèse”.

Language requirements

The main languages of instruction in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences are German and English (with the exception of the Department of Languages and Literatures). To ensure your studies are successful, you should be proficient in the languages of instruction for your doctoral subject to at least C1 level as defined in the  European Framework of Reference . The Language Center at the University of Basel helps students to attain the required level of proficiency.

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Process for doctorate.

A doctorate usually lasts between three and five years and includes a dissertation, curriculum-based courses, and the doctoral examination. Curriculum-based courses make up at least 12 credit points in individual doctorates and at least 18 credit points in doctoral programs. First, however, a doctoral committee must be formed that will define the framework for the doctorate and work with you to draw up a Doctoral Agreement including an individual study plan.

Doctoral committee

Structure and tasks

Every doctorate is supported by a doctoral committee. This committee usually consists of a first and second supervisor but can also include a third person. The first supervisor is primarily responsible for making sure that the doctoral project is conducted correctly and that suitable supervision is provided. The doctoral committee defines the curriculum-based courses to be completed and provides the doctoral candidate with feedback on the quality and progress of his or her work during regular supervisory meetings. All members of the doctoral committee produce an independent, graded evaluation report on the dissertation submitted.

Forming and appointing the committee  

The first supervisor must be appointed when the application for admission to a doctorate is submitted. The application to act as first supervisor must be submitted to the Student Administration Office together with the application for admission. Ideally, all other supervisors should be appointed by the time the doctorate begins. However, the doctoral committee must be named and appointed by the doctoral board at the latest 12 months after the start of the doctorate. The deadline by which the doctoral committee must be appointed is provided to the doctoral candidate along with their admission letter.

Any Group I professor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Basel can serve as first supervisor. Members of Group II (assistant professors without tenure track, honorary professors who hold a doctorate, and private lecturers with a postdoctoral qualification from the faculty) can serve as first supervisor provided the second supervisor is a Group I professor. In this case, the second supervisor must be named in the first supervisor’s application when the application for admission to a doctorate is submitted. Upon request to the doctoral board – the doctoral agreement shall suffice in this case – honorary professors from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who hold a doctorate and Group I members from a different faculty at the University of Basel may be deemed equivalent to Group I members from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in matters concerning the doctoral committee. Any of the Group I and II faculty members mentioned above may serve as second supervisor. Upon request – the doctoral agreement shall suffice in this case – the doctoral board may also permit a second supervisor to be appointed from outside the faculty or outside the University of Basel. This person must hold a comparable qualification and position as internal second supervisors and hold the right to confer doctorates at their home institution. All contact details for the external second supervisor requested must be specified in the doctoral agreement (connection to their university, postal and email addresses). The doctoral board decides whether to approve the external second supervisor. The doctoral candidate may apply to the doctoral board to add a third supervisor to the doctoral committee. In the case of a three-person committee, either the second or third supervisor does not need to hold the right to confer doctorates; however, this person must have a demonstrable link to a higher education institution or possess a high level of expertise in the doctoral topic. An informal application letter must be submitted to the doctoral board explaining why the supervisor has been chosen and providing details of their position, institutional connection, and addresses (postal and email address). The application must be supported by the first supervisor. The doctoral board decides whether to approve three-person committees.

For more information about the process for completing a doctorate , visit the website of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Graduation & publication

Registering for the doctoral examination.

Once doctoral candidates have written their dissertation, passed all curriculum-based courses, and fulfilled all other requirements, they can apply for admission to the doctoral examination. Each candidate must complete the following steps:

• Submit a copy of the dissertation manuscript to each supervisor. The faculty does not bear any of the costs incurred in sending out dissertation manuscripts.
• Submit a written application for admission to the doctoral examination (via  Phil App  or  email ) containing all documents specified in the information provided about registering for the doctoral examination .

Candidates should register for the doctoral examination at the latest four months before the desired oral examination date. Doctoral examinations cannot be held during master’s examination sessions. Doctoral candidates are admitted to the doctoral examination once their dissertation has been accepted by the supervisors. The Dean’s Office must be informed of their decision to accept or refuse the dissertation within the four months after the dissertation was submitted. The candidate will be provided with confirmation that the dissertation has been accepted and they have been admitted to the exam when they receive their examination invitation and schedule.

Exam organization and doctoral examination

The examination is held at the latest within two months of acceptance of the dissertation. Doctoral candidates must remain matriculated until the exam takes place. The examination is organized by the Student Administration Services of the Dean’s Office. The doctoral examination is accepted by the supervisor who is chiefly responsible; where possible, the other supervisors on the doctoral committee should always take part in exams. Examiners may participate via Skype upon request, provided that they are participating from a foreign country and that the first supervisor and the candidate attend in person. For an examiner to participate via Skype, all exam participants must provide informal, written consent to the Student Administration Services of the Dean’s Office. The candidate is responsible for the technology required. The Dean’s Office is usually able to provide the necessary devices and internet access. 

Doctoral examinations last for 60 minutes and are not usually open to the public (exceptions must be arranged beforehand with the Student Administration Services of the Dean’s Office). The exam includes a dissertation defense based on the evaluation report provided in advance. The defense starts with a presentation lasting around 15 minutes followed by a discussion, which can cover the wider subject area to which the dissertation belongs. Once the candidate has passed the doctoral examination, the examination chairperson confers the provisional doctorate. Until the doctorate becomes legally binding, the candidate may use the title Dr. phil. des. (Doctor philosophiae designatus).

Doctoral degree transcript and graduation ceremony

The degree transcript is presented at the graduation ceremony. Candidates who pass their exam between February 1 and July 31 attend the ceremony held the following September; candidates who pass between August 1 and January 31 attend the ceremony held the following March. Candidates who are unable to attend the ceremony in person may receive their graduation documents by post upon request.

Publication, doctoral certificate, and right to bear title

The doctoral process is not deemed complete until the candidate has fulfilled their duty of publication and the certificate has been presented. The candidate is obliged to deliver the dissertation in the format specified in the faculty publication guidelines within three years of the doctoral examination. The university library’s instructions for printing and binding dissertations must also be taken into account. Detailed instructions on how to publish dissertations in electronic format can be found in the E-Dissertation  section of the university library’s edoc document server.

Once the candidate has fulfilled their duty of publication, the doctoral certificate will be issued, ideally within two months. The doctoral certificate entitles the bearer to use the academic title «Dr. phil.», or «PhD» in English. The doctorate will be announced in the Kantonsblatt Basel-Stadt.

Financing options for doctorates

A doctorate usually lasts between three and five years. It is important to start thinking about financing for a doctorate at an early stage and to work with your first supervisor to find a solution before you start your studies. 

Doctoral students should consider preparing a competitive application for a scholarship or a project position during the first project phase in order to continue and successfully complete their doctorate within the framework of third-party funding. Information on funding opportunities (Doc.CH, Swiss National Science Foundation, University of Basel research fund, foundations, etc.) and the University of Basel advisory services can be found on the relevant webpage of the Career Advancement Office . The  Research Professional database is anotherstructured tool for identifying suitable financing options.

Printing cost contributions for dissertations

The Max Geldner Dissertation Fund grants contributions to the printing costs of dissertations at the Faculty of Philosophy and History. In addition to costs incurred in the printing of monographic dissertations, contributions are also made for articles published in the open access procedure for cumulative dissertations. Furthermore, applications for language editing can be submitted if the dissertation was not written in the author's first language or if the author's language skills are not sufficient for a high-quality final editing.

The application form (see below) must be submitted together with a recommendation from the first supervisor before going to press.

Applications received by the Office of the Dean of Research by February 15 or September 15 at the latest will be considered at the following meeting in February/March or September/October respectively. For more details, please see the information sheet . 

Applications and documents should be sent to: Max Geldner-Dissertationenfonds Dekanat der Phil.-Hist. Fakultät Bernoullistr. 28 4056 Basel Schweiz

Subsidies for doctorate printing costs can also be requested from the Vice President’s Office for Research at the University of Basel.

• Monograph application form (PDF, 264.27 KB)
• Open Access articles application form (PDF, 258.18 KB)
• Language editing application form (PDF, 254.29 KB)
• Max Geldner Dissertation Fund information sheet (PDF, 164.33 KB)
• Stiftungen und Fonds für Druckkostenzuschuss der Dissertation

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Degree Programs & Courses Doctorate

Doctoral degree, doctoral study at the university of bern.

You can either take the doctorate within a graduate school or as part of a doctoral degree program, or you can even take a traditional individual doctorate. Graduate schools and doctoral degree programs are arranged on an interdisciplinary and/or interuniversity basis in many cases. In addition to research-related training and intensive support, these also offer excellent opportunities for networking within the academic community.

An A-Z of doctoral subjects

• Archaeology
• Business Administration
• Cellular and Biomedical Sciences Med./Nat./Vet.
• Central Asian Studies
• Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
• Classical Philology (special qualification in Greek or Latin)
• Old Catholic Theology
• Climate Sciences
• Cognition, Learning and Memory
• Communication and Media Studies
• Dental Medicine
• German Language
• German Language and Literature
• German Literature
• Digital Humanities
• Eastern European Studies
• Ecology and Evolution
• Economic Globalisation and Integration
• Earth Sciences
• Protestant Theology
• Gender Studies
• Geography and Sustainable Development
• Global Studies
• Health Sciences hum/med
• Human Medicine
• Computer Sciences
• Interdiciplinary Cultural Studies ICS
• Islamic Studies and Oriental Literature
• Italian Linguistics and Literature
• Social Sciences
• Art History
• Language and Society
• Languages and Literatures in English
• Linguistics
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• Political Science
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• Science of Religion Human.
• Slavic Languages and Literatures
• Social Anthropology
• Spanish Linguistics and Literature
• Sport Science
• Criminal Justice
• Theater and Dance Studies
• Administrative Science
• Veterinary Medicine

Further information

Transferable Skills - Key Qualifications for your academic and non-academic Career

Transferable skills program for doctoral students and postdocs of every discipline.

Funding program «UniBE Short Travel Grants for (Post)Docs»

The University of Bern, with its funding program «UniBE Short Travel Grants for (Post)Docs», supports doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers in attending short research stays abroad, to advance their own research projects and to gain more international experience. Next application deadline: March 1, 2023

Open calls for ENLIGHT initiatives

The University of Bern and ENLIGHT support bottom-up initiatives by lecturers for challenge-based education projects in the six focus areas of ENLIGHT. Especially for early career academics, this is an opportunity to build an international network and gain interdisciplinary teaching experience.

UniBE Doc.Mobility

UniBE Doc.Mobility is granted for stays abroad which usually last twelve months. Support takes place in the form of an employment as a doctoral student, but with a place of research abroad. Application deadline: March 1/ September 1

Promotion Fund

In cooperation with the Intermediate Staff Association of the University of Bern, the Vice-Rectorate Research calls for proposals to the Fund for the Promotion of Young Researchers twice a year.

MVUB - Lunchtalks

Lunchtime events concerning academic career, working conditions and intermediate staff politics.

Innovative higher education teaching

The University of Bern's Department of 'Hochschuldidaktik & Lehrentwicklung' supports you in your teaching activities with coaching and around 50 events a year.

COMET – Coaching, Mentoring und Training

The COMET Career Programme supports female researchers in successfully pursuing their academic careers.

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Best Universities in Switzerland Offering English Programs [2022]

With Switzerland being one of the countries with the largest number of international students, Swiss universities have had to adapt their curriculums to include English courses and degrees. Currently, most of the universities in Switzerland offer their Master and Doctorate programs in English. As for Bachelor programs, most courses are given in German, but English is present, too, even though in lower numbers than for post-graduate studies.

Life in Switzerland

While you might think of Switzerland as an unknown country, adapting to its culture might be easier than you think. The fact that ⅓ of the population comes from outside of Switzerland makes this country very diverse. Considering that there are 4 national languages, English is taught from childhood, and people from foreign countries bring their own language and culture. Switzerland is a really diverse and welcoming country. This is why it makes such a great home for international students.

Home of diversity

Nowadays, more people than ever are deciding to study abroad, to gather experiences and perspectives. Switzerland is, without a doubt, the choice for many of these students. That’s because it has a long history in many fields, allowing students to learn from the best. Students can find a wide range of Swiss university programs, from international politics to hospitality, banking to the culinary arts.

The living costs in this country are slightly higher than in most countries due to the higher living standard, but education in Swiss universities is an investment, not an expense.

No matter the cost, life in Switzerland as a young person, is an unforgettable experience. This is a country of four different national languages, 25% of the population is foreign, and there is quite a mix of cultures.

English universities in Switzerland

Swiss universities are very welcoming to international students . With their adapted programs in English and language learning courses they offer, they make the right choice for your studies. But the fact is that not all universities in Switzerland have adapted to English courses. The biggest number of English programs is on the maters and doctoral level. Only some universities offer all of their bachelor, masters, and doctoral programs in English.

Disclaim: The following lists of higher education institutions do not represent a ranking.

EU Business School

Established in 1973, the EU Business School is an institution that offers foundation, bachelor’s, master’s, MBA, and doctoral programs in subjects that cultivate entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. 

With its global network, the school encourages students to partake in exchange programs, both within Europe and with partner institutions worldwide. EU Business School also offers two English preparatory programs that may only be taken as a precursor to their degrees.

Language: All the courses are taught in English .

Tuition: Bachelor – CHF 13,800 (per semester); Master – CHF 9,600 (per term)

American University in Switzerland

Established in 1963 (originally under the name American College of Switzerland), the school changed its name to the American University in Switzerland to display its growing international education status. This international university offers bachelor’s , master’s , and doctorate business degrees and a summer program.

AUS is a Higher Education institution that prepares students for 21st-century business challenges while thriving within an ever-changing environment. Its programs provide students with transferable skills in a multicultural and progressive environment, where cutting-edge theory interlinks with practical experience.

Tuition: CHF 18,000/year for undergraduate, CHF 15,000/year for graduate, and CHF 20,000/year for postgraduate.

International University in Geneva

The international university of Geneva is a non-profit Swiss Foundation of Higher Education founded in 1997. It is one of the top ten business schools in Switzerland , and with its graduate and undergraduate programs, it is an ideal institution for international students.

The programs are specially designed with theoretical and practical instruction to prepare students for international business practices. Their exchange program enables students to study at universities worldwide. All undergraduate programs lead to a double degree: students graduate with a specialized degree from the International University in Geneva and a BSc (Hons) in Business Management from the University of Plymouth (UK).

Language : They are one of the few schools whose courses are taught in English .

Tuition : Total tuition per program is 36,400 CHF (in total)

Business and Hotel Management School of Switzerland

BHMS is one of the worlds leading hospitality schools. Its distinctive quality is that it has designed the fastest BA degrees without compromising the education quality. What they have done is that they’ve combined 18 months of studying with an 18 month paid internship.

The institution also has a Preparatory English Program to ensure students maximize their development before starting a full academic program. The students at the Luzern campus have the opportunity to prepare for their future management roles in the hotel and hospitality industry. BHMS has students from 65 countries.

Language : All the courses are taught in English .

Tuition : 23’100 CHF (in total)

Montreux Business University

This university offers programs designed for students to learn the fundamentals of business and have the opportunity to use the knowledge for further personal development. These programs enable students to enter the workforce armed with both hard and soft skills of business.

The professors are real-life business professionals, bringing their own experience into the classroom, allowing them to learn from their experience and mistakes. The classes are small-sized for a more effective learning environment.

Tuition: Undergraduate – CHF 24’000 (international students); CHF 18’000 (EU & Swiss students) Graduate – CHF 35’500 (international students); CHF 30’000 (EU & Swiss students)

Universities offering English courses

While not all universities offer their courses in English, some of them have a number of them in English and offer support in German, French, or Italian for the rest of the courses. While some might look at this as a disadvantage, it is actually a blessing in disguise. At these universities, you get to study at a world-class institution and perfect your foreign language knowledge.

Although the bachelor programs in these universities are not completely in English, most of their masters and doctoral degrees are. This is why these universities are so well known internationally for their masters and doctorates.

University of Geneva

This research university, located in Geneva, was founded in 1559. Its long history and legacy make it one of the best places to be studying in the world. University rankings have ranked this university in the top 100 universities.

The university’s main missions are research, teaching, and services to the community. Today, it is the third-largest university in Switzerland by the number of students, 40% of which are international.

Language : The courses are taught in French and English .

Tuition : 500 CHF (per semester)

University of Bern

Being located in Switzerland’s capital, the University of Bern benefits from the city’s diversity, cultural heritage, and development. With Bern being located in a German-speaking canton, this language is required for a full-degree program.

The World University Rankings ranks this university in 113th place. The university is welcoming to international students, with their engagement in exchange programs like Erasmus, ISEP, and bilateral agreements with other international universities.

Language : The courses are taught in German and English .

Tuition : 950 CHF (per semester)

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW

FHNW is one of Switzerland’s preeminent universities of applied sciences and arts, involved in teaching, research, continuing education, and service provision in both innovative and practice-oriented approach.

The institution offers specific English modules in the fields of Computer Science, and Engineering, and Management, and two different international tracks, a special project-based program, and a master’s degree program.

Language: The courses are taught in German and English.

Tuition: depends on the degree of choice.

University of Basel

Founded in 1460, the University of Basel is the oldest in Switzerland and has a history of success going back over 550 years. Thanks to its research achievements, the University of Basel is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities.

The institution has seven faculties covering a wide spectrum of academic disciplines. At the same time, it is amidst the international competition of five strategic focal areas, including Life Sciences, Visual Studies, among others. While some courses are taught in English only, students must have knowledge of C1 in German.

Tuition : 850 CHF (per semester)

University of Lausanne

The University of Lausanne was founded as a theology school, turned into a university.  It is around 450 years old, and approximately ⅕ of its student body is international students. The  CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019 ranks the University of Lausanne 50th in Europe. 

The institution also has a wide range of continuing education and interdisciplinary courses, among other cultural activities such as language and IT courses. The university has 190 research units that work on genomics, aesthetics of cinema, environmental law, and criminalistics.

Tuition : 580 CHF (per semester)

University of Zurich

The University of Zurich is one of the best universities, not only in Switzerland but also in Europe. Its location in one of Switzerland’s largest cities allows it to be home to many Swiss and international students.

It has achieved ranking  as the 90th best university in the world, and it is a member of the League of European Research Universities. As an institution, it is committed to gender equality, diversity, and sustainability.

Tuition : 1,220 CHF (per semester)

Other universities in Switzerland offer a few English programs , such as the University of Fribourg, with two English study programs . Other universities offer a few English courses, such as the University of St. Gallen or programs in several different languages-University of the Arts Bern.

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Dear Eleni,

We have compiled a list of the schools that offer business programs in Switzerland. Take a look at our article Top 10 Business Schools in Switzerland . As for the scholarship, you can look if the university your son chooses offers them and then see if he’s eligible to apply for them. We hope we have been of help.

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Here, take a look at some of the articles we wrote on universities that offer law and business programs: Top 10 Business Schools in Switzerland 7 Best Law Schools in Switzerland

We hope to have been of help.

Best of luck!

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Hello, I have a 17 year old son who wants to study in Switzerland. He wants to study, Engineering, or Architecture or Science most particularly in aerospace or astronomy. Medium of instruction must be in English. Kindly recommend us a good one. Thank you.

Hello there.. My Name is Lara Freitas I’m 17 years old and I’m looking to study Architecture in Switzerland preferably Zurich and must be taught in English please as I am from Spain. I am looking to move to Switzerland in 2021 wherever the Course starts. Thank you

hello, I’m a Japanese high school student ( grade 10, 16 years old) who is studying in Canada. I really want to go to a University in Switzerland. I would love to study business in English. Are there any school and course recommendations? thanks you

Hello, my name is Lorenzo Lissandro I want to study physiotherapy in Switzerland in english. I am hoping to get a bachelor. Could any of these universities fit me?

Hello, my name is Lara, I’m 17 and I’m looking to study Architecture in Switzerland, preferably in Zürich. And must be taught in English since I come from Spain.

Hello, I am from Iraq, I would like to get a scholarship at Switzerland university in master of law or business management, could you please help me with doing the process!

Thanks in advance,

Dear sir/ madam

I wish to pursue a masters of science in civil engineering preferably at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied sciences. Iam an English speaking person seeking your advice on the suitability of my choice.

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Hello there.. my name is Alex, am actually interested to study in Switzerland, information and cybersercurity or information and IT management… Pls which are taught in English because am Nigerian.

I want to know the cost of schooling in Switzerland for a course in computing and business for my daughter. The entry requirements and she would be finishing her secondary school by July 2022. Thank you in anticipation.

Good day , My name is jay please I would like to study computer science in Switzerland (bachelor’s degree level) and course must be taught in English … Please can you recommend schools for me that meets the English requirement. Thank you

Dear Sir , Madame My language background is English , I studied law and I would like to continue social studies but am not finding universities offer the courses with English. Can I kindly ask for you support . Thanks a lot

My daughter would like to study in Zurich or other part of Switzerland Physiotherapyat the University for Degree in English. Is it possible. ? Can you let me know where? Thanks, Iana

Hi I have to move to Zurich and my daughter has to start her undergraduate program She has completed her high school and would like to do psychology in English What options do we have? Thank you for guidance

Hello, My name is Celine Younes i am the age of 18 and i’m looking for an English university in Switzerland inside zurich who has a translator major and well i have the passport and Id of swiss because i was born in switzerland , i hope you can help please

Hi! My name is Shelly, I am 17 years old and I am looking to study law or political science in Switzerland preferably in Geneva but the course must be in English. Can you help me out? Thanks in advance!!

I want to study civil engineering in Switzerland but I can’t seem to find any university that offers a civil engineering bachelor’s course in English.

Dear Sir/ Madam, My daughter is 17 years old and she is interested to study medicine next year. I would like to know if there are any medicine programmes offered in English, if so please can you link it in your reply? Are there any scholarships available? Thank you for your help!!!

Please are there public university in Switzerland who offered bachelor degree program in English

Hi I would like to study in switzerland biology, as a bachelor, but in english does anyone know if that’s possible?

Is James Lind Institute recognise by the Swiss Higher educational system?

dear sir/madam, I have a son who is 16 years old. He wants to study computer science in Swiss, starting in sept. 2023, at one of these: Federal Institute of Technology Zurich or École Polytechnique Federale of Lausanne. Do you know if they have courses exclusively in English ?

thank you! Daniela

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University of Fribourg

Department of English

English Linguistics 

English linguistics at Fribourg focuses on the analysis of the processes involved in the construction and interpretation of meaning in context. Another specificity of English linguistics lies in the emphasis set on empirical approaches to research. PhD students are invited to use different methodologies in their project, and in particular to evaluate the robustness of theoretical claims against empirical evidence. In that respect, PhD students will receive training in quantitative approaches, involving experimental methodologies and statistical analysis. Prof. Maillat is the director of the Swissuniversities doctoral programme  Language and Cognition  which offers regular intensive specialised courses on many aspects of linguistic research. The kind of topics that are typically covered include persuasion, figurative language, humour, deceptive communication, argumentation theory, linguistics of spatial language.

Staff members who are eligible to supervise theses:

Prof. Didier Maillat

Dr. Steve Oswald

Areas of specialisation:

• Studies of meaning in use in English
• Analysis of interpretative processes, and of inferential processes involved in meaning construction in particular
• Experimental methodologies applied to pragmatic research (i.e. experimental pragmatics) 
• Various interfaces between pragmatics and other linguistic branches (e.g. second language acquisition, discourse analysis, argumentation theory) 
• Questions touching on the relation between language and cognition

Theses can be supervised in English or French.