Introduction

Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) is a private university in the Principality of Liechtenstein. It focuses on two major subject areas: medical science and law. It provides students with high-quality education and research opportunities and is committed to cultivating talents with expertise and innovation in these fields.

Overview

Size: Relatively small. The number of students is not explicitly mentioned, but judging from the number of doctoral students it recruits each year and its overall operation, it is a small higher education institution.

Internationalization: It has a high degree of internationalization and has established partnerships with more than 20 other institutions around the world, attracting students and teachers from different countries and regions, creating a multicultural learning and research atmosphere.

History and establishment time

The university was founded in 2000 and was originally named Universität für Humanwissenschaften im Fürstentum Liechtenstein. After the establishment of the School of Law in 2007, it was renamed the current Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL).

School Strength

Faculty: It has a professional teaching team, including experts and scholars with rich teaching and research experience in the fields of medical science and law, who provide professional guidance and support for students.

Academic Research: It has carried out in-depth research in the fields of medical science and law, and its research results have a certain influence in related fields. According to the data of Nature Index, from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023, the school published 5 research results tracked by Nature Index, and the proportion of international cooperation was as high as 99.25%. It has carried out cooperative research with many internationally renowned institutions, such as Kantonsspital St. Gallen in Switzerland and University of Tübingen in Germany.

Teaching Resources: It is equipped with modern teaching facilities and resources, such as libraries and laboratories, to meet the learning and research needs of students. At the same time, the school's digital teaching resources are also relatively rich, providing students with a convenient online learning platform.

Institutional Nature

UFL is a non-profit foundation university established in accordance with Article 552 and subsequent provisions of the Liechtenstein Personnel and Company Act.

Educational Philosophy

Provide opportunities for lifelong learning and part-time learning, so that those interested can carry out independent academic work.

Advocate independent and free research, strive to pursue the highest quality in teaching and research, actively respond to current social development, and integrate it into teaching and research.

Adhere to the concept of sustainable development, pay special attention to sustainable development in the fields of education and science, create a cultural atmosphere of mutual understanding, and attach importance to diversity in all fields of the university.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medical science and law are its two major key disciplines. Medical science covers related directions such as medical research and biomedical engineering; legal disciplines include multiple professional directions such as legal theory and international law. The school offers doctoral programs in medical science and doctoral programs in law, providing a platform for students to study and research in these professional fields.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories were found in the school, but given its research focus in the field of medical science, it may be equipped with professional laboratories or research centers related to medical research for scientific research such as biomedical experiments and medical data analysis.

Department settings

The school is divided into two departments, medical science and law. Each department is managed by the dean and has three research institutes. At the same time, scientific advisory committees have been established in both departments to provide advice and quality assurance for teaching and research.

Rankings

According to the ranking data of Academic Influence, UFL ranks 5645th in the global influence ranking. There are also corresponding rankings in different subject areas, such as 4283rd in the world in education, 2850th in the world in higher education, and 4348th in the world in medicine.

Expenses

Tuition fees: The tuition fee for the doctoral program in medical science is 3195 euros per semester, and the tuition fee for the doctoral program in law is 4255 euros per semester.

Living expenses: The monthly living expenses are approximately between 150-300 euros, of which accommodation costs are approximately 700 euros/month, and food costs are 20-30 euros/month.

Campus

Location: Located in Triesen, Liechtenstein, the specific address is Dorfstrasse 24, 9495 Triesen.

Campus facilities: There is a library on campus, which has a rich collection of books, journals and research materials on medicine, law and related disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and research. The school is also equipped with modern teaching facilities and laboratories to meet the needs of teaching and research in medical science and law. In addition, the campus provides sports facilities and student activity venues to promote the all-round development of students, and provides students with accommodation, catering and other living service facilities.