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title: "About the Foundation"
description: "The UniBE Foundation funds professorships, research projects and scholarships, strengthening the University of Bern as a centre of education and research."
url: https://unibefoundation.ch/en/foundation
updated: 2026-09-16
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# About the Foundation

> The UniBE Foundation funds professorships, research projects and scholarships, strengthening the University of Bern as a centre of education and research.

Foundation

# Together with passion, foresight, and openness

Through our commitment, we contribute to innovative, creative, and sustainable solutions to the challenges of our time.

## Partner for the outstanding University of Bern

Together with private individuals, companies, and foundations, the UniBE Foundation strengthens Bern as a center of education and research and is committed to the future of the University of Bern as an outstanding international university that attracts top talent.

To achieve these goals, we raise funds to finance professorships, research projects, and scholarships, promote interdisciplinary initiatives, create spaces for innovation, and define areas of action for excellent research and teaching in Bern as a center of science.

[Mission Statement Together with you, we shape the values, goals, and responsibilities of a future-oriented University of Bern. Learn More](https://unibefoundation.ch/en/mission-statement)

[Board of Trustees Together with you, we are strengthening the University and Bern as a hub for economy and science. Learn More](https://unibefoundation.ch/en/board-of-trustees)

[Team Together with you, we put our dedication, expertise, and passion to work in support of education and research. Learn More](https://unibefoundation.ch/en/team)