The University of Lausanne is a world-renowned research institution located in the city of Lausanne, Switzerland. Founded in 1537, it is one of the oldest universities in the world and is renowned for its research excellence and commitment to international collaboration. The university offers
The University of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland, was founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology, before being made a university in 1890. The university is the second-oldest in Switzerland, and one of the oldest in the world in continuous operation. As of fall 2017, about 15,000 students and 3,300 employees studied and worked at the university. Approximately 1,500 international students attend the university, which has a wide curriculum including exchange programs with other universities.