University of Lucerne
| Motto | universitas studentium et docentium |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 2000 |
| President | Prof. Dr. iur. Paul Richli |
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Academic staff
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267 |
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Administrative staff
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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.
The University of Lucerne has three faculties: Theology, Humanities and Social Sciences and Law.
Institutes and research units of the faculty of Theology:
Departments of the faculty of Humanities and Social Science:
Institutes and research centres of the faculty of Law:
According to the 2005 swissUp ranking, the Lucerne School of Law is ranked amongst the top law schools in Switzerland.
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.
Coordinates: 47°02′58″N 8°18′44″E / 47.04944°N 8.31222°E
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