FAQ

Print and copy facilities are available at several locations within the University of Basel, a list is published here.

Students and staff of Unibas use the UNICard for this purpose.

The teaching committee (TC) of the MSD has fixed some rules regarding the recognition of academic achievements. A fact sheet informs about the details (requirements of recognition, when and how to submit an application, etc.). This document and a template for the application are available here.

Before applying, please clarify questions concerning the recognition of credit points with the representatives of MSD: with Alejandra Morán Ordóñez (natural sciences); Janina Grabs (social sciences); Frank Krysiak (economics); Camelia Chebbi (for general questions).

MSD students can book a room at the Vesalianum/2nd floor (usually from Monday to Thursday: 9.15-18h) for group meetings and working groups:

  • seminar room 02.02: available for teaching, group meetings and working groups. To be booked beforehand; check the availability: https://rauminfo.unibas.ch (Link guides to the corresponding website, you still have to do the login: top row on the right. Only works when you are connected to the Unibas VPN). Booking also possible by email to coordination-msd@unibas.ch, phone: +41 61/207 04 20 or at the office MSD (when open). Ad-hoc use of the room possible, if available - please ask for access at the office MSD.
  • small seminar room 02.10: For individual use or working groups available. Ad-hoc use of the room possible, if available. If you like to book the room beforehand, you send an email to coordination-msd@unibas.ch;
  • student's room 02.03 and connected room 02.03A: For individual use, no booking possible. Room 02.03A with working places.

For information about dates and deadlines of matriculation, payment of semester fees, enrollment of semester and courses, and teaching period see Dates Unibas.

Please store ALL confirmations, official letters (incl. admission letter), emails, learning agreements and contracts, as well as transcript of records until the end of your studies.

Besides the student's committee, there are several other student groups and projects, which support sustainability issues inside and outside of the University of Basel; see also Sustainability at the University of Basel.

The MSD has a student committee (in German: Fachgruppe = FG). Every MSD student is automatically member of the committee. Why do we need a student committee? What are their activities and who is member of the board? More information about the committee here.

New board members are always welcome.

For a short consultation you can get in touch with the managing office MSD by phone or via email.

Appointments for a longer consultation are possible on agreement. Please send an email to get more information: coordination-msd@unibas.ch

A study progress plan is an overview of the successfully completed and sometines planned courses. It is required for some applications, or for the CP check, etc. Template is available as download MSD 2026 (box "templates & forms")

Support service: The University of Basel provides a wide range of support services for its members, students and employees.

Please use the online guide to find the right contact person. Details see here.

MSD students: If you have problems (with the MSD study plan), you can contact the MSD coordination office or one of the three MSD professors: A. Ordóñez, F. Krysiak, J. Grabs.

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