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Higher EducationLucerne, Switzerland501-1000 Employees
The University of Lucerne is a public higher education institution located in Lucerne, Switzerland. It is the youngest university in the country, with roots dating back to 1600 and a modern form established in 2000. The university organizes its programs into four faculties—theology, law, humanities and social sciences, economics and management—and a Department of Health Sciences and Medicine. Its study framework follows the Bologna Process, with six-semester bachelor programs, a three- to four-semester master phase, and doctoral studies possible after qualification. The institution’s comparatively compact size supports flexible study paths, including subject combinations that blend elements from different faculties, while maintaining a strong student support system. A notable recent development is a partnership with the Geneva Graduate Institute announced in February 2024.