University of Lucerne

University of Lucerne
Motto universitas studentium et docentium
Type Public university
Established 2000
President Prof. Dr. iur. Paul Richli
Academic staff
267
Administrative staff
472
Students 2718
Undergraduates 1460
Postgraduates 962
296
Location Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Colours Magenta
Website http://www.unilu.ch/

The University of Lucerne (German: Universität Luzern) is a public university with a campus in Luzern, Switzerland. 1460 undergraduates and 1258 postgraduate students attend the university, which makes it Switzerland's smallest university.

Despite its size, it holds an international reputation in several areas. For instance, the Institute for Jewish-Christian Research has acquired renown. The university evolved over time: Since the early 17th century, courses in philosophy and theology have been taught in the city. The faculty of Theology was established in 1938, whereas the department of history was founded August 1, 1989. In 1993, the faculty of humanity was established. After a popular vote, the University of Lucerne was established in 2000.

Faculties

The University of Lucerne has three faculties: Theology, Humanities and Social Sciences and Law.

Theology

Institutes and research units of the faculty of Theology:

Humanities and Social Science

Departments of the faculty of Humanities and Social Science:

Law

Institutes and research centres of the faculty of Law:

Interdisciplinary Research Institutes and Research Centres

Ranking

According to the 2005 swissUp ranking, the Lucerne School of Law is ranked amongst the top law schools in Switzerland.[1]

Established in 2006 and therefore the youngest of its kind, the University of Lucerne’s Department of Political Science is already rated as one of the best in Switzerland for scientific publication output and international academic visibility.[2]

See also

Notes and references


Coordinates: 47°02′58″N 8°18′44″E / 47.04944°N 8.31222°E / 47.04944; 8.31222

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