Annual Report 2023

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Knowledge creates value
University of Bern
Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann

«In 2023 we once again created knowledge day in day out at the University of Bern. That is our promise.»

2023 at a glance

Key figures 2023

Annual report in PDF format

From the University Executive Board

Teaching

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Teaching is being developed with an eye on the well-being of both students and lecturers.

Research

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Cooperation with African universities and researchers has been defined as one of the key focal points in internationalization.

Quality

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The values of the University of Bern are what bring it together when faced with major societal challenges.

Development

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Thanks to its membership in ENLIGHT, the University of Bern is enhancing its international visibility and appeal.

Administrative Director's Office

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The appeal of the University of Bern depends strongly on it having the appropriate financing and infrastructure.

Key areas

Sustainability

Cutting-edge research on climate, biodiversity land use and world trade to make a specific contribution to the sustainable development of society worldwide.

Health and Medicine

The University of Bern is a world leader in research on biomedicine and medical technology, among other areas, and is committed to Bern as a strong center in medicine.

Matter and the Universe

Cutting-edge research in theoretical and empirical particle physics, the origin of life as well as the formation and development of planets and their capability of sustaining life.

Intercultural Knowledge

Intercultural knowledge creates an understanding of our own and other cultures and is indispensable in a globalized world.

Politics and Administration

The University of Bern positions and distinguishes itself as the university for the capital region.

Facts and figures

Students

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19,640 students, 5,786 new students, 4,785 degrees

Employees

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7,888 employees, including 560 professors

Finances

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CHF 942 million annual budget, including external funding of 359 million

People

With 7,888 employees, the University of Bern is one of largest employers in the canton: who came and who went.

Prizes and honors

Three honorary doctorates, eight academic prizes and numerous awards were presented in 2023.

Donations

Endowed professorships have been established at the University of Bern for many years.

University executive board

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