University of Lucerne

University of Lucerne
Universität Luzern
Latin: Universitas Lucernensis
MottoDie persönliche Uni (German)
Motto in English
The personal uni
TypePublic
Established2000 (as university)
1574 (as Jesuit College)
RectorProf. Dr. Martin Hartmann
Academic staff
246 (2018)[1]
Administrative staff
291 (2018)[1]
Students3,037 (2019)[2]
Undergraduates1,468 (2019)[2]
Postgraduates894 (2019)[2]
365 (2019)[2]
Other students
310 (2019)[2]
Location, ,
Colours  Magenta
AffiliationsSwissnex
Network of Swiss Research Councils Abroad
Websitewww.unilu.ch

The University of Lucerne (UNILU; German: Universität Luzern) is a public university with a campus in Lucerne, Switzerland. 1,460 undergraduates and 1,258 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 despite its ban on hiring Jewish faculty.[3] 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 on 1 August 1989. In 1993, the faculty of humanities was established. After a popular vote, the University of Lucerne was established in 2000.

  1. ^ a b University of Lucerne - taff statistics, 2016
  2. ^ a b c d e University of Lucerne - student enrollment statistics, 2019
  3. ^ Hajdenberg, Jackie (2023-09-01). "A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2023-09-03.