Guide · Bern
Exchange students in Bern
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Just arrived for a semester? Here is who helps you settle in, and how to meet people beyond your course.
ESN Bern
c/o International Office, Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern
🎉 Welcome parties🎿 Ski trips🤝 Buddy System
Tip: events are announced on Instagram. Former Erasmus students can join the team by email.
Source: bern.esn.ch. How to get a buddy, the ESNcard and fees are not confirmed yet.
Semester dates, University of Bern
Plan your first weeks
📅 Spring: 22 Feb to 4 Jun 2027🎓 Autumn intro days: 16-17 Sep 2027
Source: our research notes. Check the university site for the official calendar.
📚 Study buddy
☕ Coffee
🇩🇪 German practice
Also for students
Already settling in? These pages cover the rest.
Sources: bern.esn.ch and our own research notes.