Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein

Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL)

Type	Private Medical School, Law School
Established	2000
Dean	Prof. Dr. Karl Sudi
Academic staff	2 Chairs
Location	Triesen, Principality of Liechtenstein
Study programs	PhD Doctor of Medicine Master of Science Master of Laws
Colors	Yellow, Red and Black
Website	ufl.li

The Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Private Universität im Fürstentum Liechtenstein (UFL)) is one of the four centers for higher education in the Principality of Liechtenstein. It focuses on two main fields of study. These are Medicine and Law. The university is located in Triesen. The university has partnerships with over 20 other institutions in the rest of the world.

History

The university was founded in 2000 as University for Human Sciences in the Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Universität für Humanwissenschaften im Fürstentum Liechtenstein). In 2007 the Law School was established and the university was renamed.

Besides numerous law courses, the university still has its focus on medical research. It offers doctoral courses in medical science, which are eligible for candidates with master's degrees in medicine, medical technology, biomedical engineering, biology and related disciplines.

Study programs

Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein

Doctoral programs in Medical Science, students are awarded the German PhD equivalent Dr. scient. med.
PhD/MD in Medical Science
Doctoral programs in Law, students are awarded the German PhD equivalent Dr. iur.
CAS certificate in Medical Law
LL.M. in International Civil Litigation
LL.M. in Mediation
M.Sc. in International Sports Management

Cooperations

Academia Raetica, Davos
Australian National University, Research School of Biological Sciences
Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM)
Drexel University
Medizinische Universität Innsbruck
University of Lund
Universität Würzburg
VIVIT, Vorarlberger Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment, Feldkirch
UCSEM Landquart, Research Center for nano-medicine, Landquart
LMU München
University of Southern California, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Universität Zürich

External links

List of universities in Europe

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States with limited recognition	Abkhazia Kosovo Nagorno-Karabakh Northern Cyprus South Ossetia Transnistria

Dependencies and other territories	Åland Faroe Islands Gibraltar Guernsey Isle of Man Jersey Svalbard

Coordinates: 47°06′30″N 9°31′36″E / 47.1082°N 9.5266°E / 47.1082; 9.5266

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