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title: "Mission Statement"
description: "The mission statement of the UniBE Foundation: vision, mission, focus and values – passion, foresight and credibility – in support of the University of Bern."
url: https://unibefoundation.ch/en/mission-statement
updated: 2026-09-16
---

# Mission Statement

**We are committed**

The UniBE Foundation strengthens and supports the University of Bern in developing globally pioneering solutions with current and future generations of researchers.

[Download the mission statement](https://unibefoundation.ch/assets/media/UniBE_Foundation_Leitbild.pdf)

## Our focus topics

[Promoting Talents Learn More](https://unibefoundation.ch/en/promoting-talent)

[Sustainability Learn More](https://unibefoundation.ch/en/sustainability)

[Health and Medicine Learn More](https://unibefoundation.ch/en/health-and-medicine)

[Matter and the Universe Learn More](https://unibefoundation.ch/en/matter-and-the-universe)

[Intercultural Knowledge Learn More](https://unibefoundation.ch/en/intercultural-knowledge)

## Values

### Passion

Our passion unites us in our shared commitment to Bern as a center for research and education.

### Foresight

With foresight and professionalism, we contribute to innovative, creative, and sustainable solutions to the challenges of our time.

### Credibility

We build credibility and trust through openness and integrity.

## Download the complete mission statement

[Download](https://unibefoundation.ch/assets/files/unibe_foundation_leitbild.pdf)