Universität Luzern | |
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| Latin: Universitas Lucernensis | |
| Motto | Die persönliche Uni (German) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | The personal uni |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2000 (as university) 1574 (as Jesuit College) |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Martin Hartmann |
Academic staff | 246 (2018)[1] |
Administrative staff | 291 (2018)[1] |
| Students | 3,037 (2019)[2] |
| Undergraduates | 1,468 (2019)[2] |
| Postgraduates | 894 (2019)[2] |
| 365 (2019)[2] | |
Other students | 310 (2019)[2] |
| Location | , , |
| Colours | Magenta |
| Affiliations | Swissnex Network of Swiss Research Councils Abroad |
| Website | www |
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.
- ^ a b University of Lucerne - taff statistics, 2016
- ^ a b c d e University of Lucerne - student enrollment statistics, 2019
- ^ 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.