Organization & Mission Statement
The University of Basel is run with flat hierarchies and lean management bodies with appropriate decision-making powers. An efficient administration creates space for creativity and innovation.
Mission Statement
The University of Basel was founded in 1460, modeled on the universities of Bologna and Paris in the context of European humanism. It is the oldest university in Switzerland and one of the oldest in Europe. As a distinguished university with strong faculties, we offer programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with a distinct focus on life sciences and medicine.
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Mission
The University of Basel is an internationally networked research university with a focus on life sciences and medicine. Since 1460, it has united the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
It stands for excellent research, research-oriented teaching, critical thinking, and targeted support for young scholars. Funded by the supporting cantons, the federal government, and third-party contributions, the university offers attractive working conditions, promotes diversity, and acts responsibly and sustainably.
The University of Basel is an internationally networked research university with a focus on life sciences and medicine. Since 1460, it has united the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
It stands for excellent research, research-oriented teaching, critical thinking, and targeted support for young scholars. Funded by the supporting cantons, the federal government, and third-party contributions, the university offers attractive working conditions, promotes diversity, and acts responsibly and sustainably.
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Vision
Our goal is to remain one of the best research universities worldwide and to make important contributions to research and social development through scientific knowledge and innovation. As a distinguished university, we connect the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, fostering close exchange between academia and the public. Our teaching reflects current developments and supports students along their academic journey.
Our goal is to remain one of the best research universities worldwide and to make important contributions to research and social development through scientific knowledge and innovation. As a distinguished university, we connect the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, fostering close exchange between academia and the public. Our teaching reflects current developments and supports students along their academic journey.
Organization
Under the University Council, the Rectorate manages all university-wide affairs. The Rectorate consists of the Rector, the three Vice Rectorates for Research, Teaching, and People & Culture, as well as the two Directorates for Finance and Infrastructure & Operations.
Vice Rectorate People & Culture
The Vice President's Office for People & Culture brings together the areas of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, National and International Cooperation, as well as services for students, staff, and alumni.
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Alumni
AlumniBasel is the University of Basel’s cross-disciplinary alumni association. Membership is open to anyone who has graduated from the university. Lecturers, emeritus professors, and recipients of honorary doctorates from the university are all welcome to join the AlumniBasel family.
AlumniBasel is the University of Basel’s cross-disciplinary alumni association. Membership is open to anyone who has graduated from the university. Lecturers, emeritus professors, and recipients of honorary doctorates from the university are all welcome to join the AlumniBasel family.
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Human Resources
The Human Resources (HR) unit advises and supports members of the university, as well as faculties and departments, in all personnel-related matters.
The Human Resources (HR) unit advises and supports members of the university, as well as faculties and departments, in all personnel-related matters.
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Organizational Culture
Practicing a culture of diversity means that these values are both clearly visible and understood as self-evident by the University of Basel and its members. Active diversity management promotes a culture of diversity in studies, research and administration and is characterized by freedom from both discrimination and accessibility barriers. It is equal-opportunity-aware and family-friendly.
The Leadership & Development unit is responsible for supporting all employees and organizational units in their professional development, as well as in challenging situations that may arise in their daily work at the University of Basel.
Practicing a culture of diversity means that these values are both clearly visible and understood as self-evident by the University of Basel and its members. Active diversity management promotes a culture of diversity in studies, research and administration and is characterized by freedom from both discrimination and accessibility barriers. It is equal-opportunity-aware and family-friendly.
The Leadership & Development unit is responsible for supporting all employees and organizational units in their professional development, as well as in challenging situations that may arise in their daily work at the University of Basel.
