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(Rheinweg 12, Basel)

  1. (01) Open days
  2. (02) Campus tours
  3. (03) Campus map
  4. (04) Getting here

The best way to choose a university is to walk around it. Come to an open day, join a tour or just visit the library, it is open to everyone.

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(Open day) 10:00–16:00
Main building

Open day

Tour the campus, sit in on a lecture and meet students and staff from every faculty.

(01) Open days

A day on campus

  1. 10:00

    Welcome in the Aula

    The rector opens the day and introduces the four faculties.

  2. 11:00

    Faculty talks

    Short talks from programme leads, one room per faculty.

  3. 12:30

    Lunch in the courtyard

    Food from the student canteen, on the house.

  4. 14:00

    Studios and labs

    Open doors across campus, with students showing their work.

  5. 15:30

    Ask admissions

    Questions on applying, fees and housing, answered in person.

A student working on an architectural model in the design studio

(02) Campus tours

Walk it with a student

  • 14:00

    Campus tour

    Monday to Friday
  • 10:30

    Studio tour

    Wednesdays
  • 11:00

    Lab tour

    Fridays
Book a free tour

(03) Campus map

Six buildings, one courtyard

  • (A)

    Main building

    Aula, admissions, lecture halls
  • (B)

    Library

    Open to everyone, 7 to 23
  • (C)

    Studio hall

    Architecture, design, type lab
  • (D)

    Labs

    Materials, robotics, data
  • (E)

    Pavilion

    Exhibitions and the café
  • (F)

    Student housing

    420 rooms, first years first

(04) Getting here

Rheinweg 12, 4058 Basel

  • 12min

    By train

    From Basel SBB, tram 8 towards Kleinhüningen to Rheinweg. The stop is at the gate.

  • 25min

    By air

    From EuroAirport, bus 50 to Basel SBB, then tram 8. Tickets cover both.

  • 8min

    By bike

    Along the river path from the old town. Covered bike parking for 900 behind building D.

  • 15min

    On foot

    From the old town, cross the Mittlere Brücke and follow the river. The courtyard is open from 7 to 23.