- Address:
- Rheinweg 12, Basel
- Email:
- hello@gerstner.example
- Phone:
- +41 61 555 01 20
- Founded:
- 1962
- Faculties:
- 4
- Programmes:
- 86
Gerstner University
University of design, science and society
Applications for 2027 are open
- Students:
- 14,800
- Countries:
- 112
- Studios and labs:
- 64
- Graduates in work:
- 94%
Prof. Anna Lindgren
Rector
“We do not teach subjects. We teach people to make things that last.”
Programmes
All programmesBachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes across four faculties. Every programme is taught in English, in studio groups of twenty or fewer, with a project for a real client in the final year.
Architecture
3 years · 180 ECTS
Architecture and Design
Visual Communication
2 years · 120 ECTS
Architecture and Design
Economics
3 years · 180 ECTS
Business and Economics
Finance and Sustainability
2 years · 120 ECTS
Business and Economics
Computer Science
3 years · 180 ECTS
Science and Engineering
Data Science
2 years · 120 ECTS
Science and Engineering
Architecture and Design
Business and Economics
Science and Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculties
Every student takes at least one course outside their own faculty. It is how architects end up writing code.
(Research highlight)
03 projects in progress
Cooler streets
Mapping how trees, shade and water lower street temperatures in summer, block by block, with sensors placed by residents.
- Lead:
- Prof. Lars Eriksen
- Faculty:
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Period:
- 2025–2028
- Status:
- Ongoing
News
All news
(Admissions 2027)
- Early deadline:
- 15.01.2027
- Final deadline:
- 01.04.2027
- Programmes start:
- 13.09.2027
One application for every programme. No fee for applicants from outside Europe.
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