Incoming Exchange and Visiting Students

External students can join our department for one or two semesters as part of an exchange program or an academic visit. This must be arranged through the International Office.

Course Selection

After acceptance, you can choose your courses. Course booklets for the next semester are published in May (for autumn) and December (for spring). They contain all the information you need for planning.

Incoming exchange and visiting students* are not allowed to take:

  • Core Curriculum courses
  • Language Module courses
  • BA Colloquia or BA Thesis modules
  • The ARL module
  • The Stay Abroad module

*Incoming students from Ukraine should discuss their study plan directly with their English Department International Coordinator.

Bachelor-level exchange and visiting students cannot take Master-level courses in our department.

You may enrol in any other courses that are suitable for your level of study.

Course Catalogue and Registration

The course catalogue is available at www.ksl-vv.unibe.ch. Some courses may appear only shortly before the semester starts.

Course registration is only possible after you receive your campus account. You will receive information about course and exam registration a few weeks before the semester begins.

More Information

General information for incoming students is available on the official University of Bern Mobility website.

If you have questions, contact your English Department International Coordinator.