Annual Report 2021

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Science under constant pressure
University of Bern
Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann

"It’s essential that science adheres to its clear profile and prevents itself from being instrumentalized by politics. We need to preserve our independence and, in doing so, the trust we enjoy."

2021 at a glance

Key figures 2021

Annual report in PDF format

FROM THE UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE BOARD

Teaching

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The University is promoting efforts to integrate digital tools for modern in-person teaching.

Research

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Bernese researchers have made vital headway toward delivering answers to urgent questions.

Quality

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The Swiss Accreditation Council has accredited the University of Bern as a university without conditions.

Development

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International collaboration is immensely important to the success of the University.

Administrative Director's Office

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Infrastructure development is one of the biggest areas in need of improvement at the University.

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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19,441 students, 5,521 new students, 4,691 degrees

Employees

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7,649 employees, including 555 professors

Finances

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CHF 939 million annual budget, including external funding of 367 million

People

With 7,649 employees, the University of Bern is one of the ten largest employers in the canton: Who came, who went, who celebrated.

Prizes and honors

Eight honorary doctorates, twelve academic prizes and numerous awards were presented in 2021.

Donations

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

The University Executive Board

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