Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein
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| Type | Private Medical School, Law School |
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| Established | 2000 |
| Dean | Prof. Dr. Karl Sudi |
Academic staff | 2 Chairs |
| Location | , |
| Study programs | PhD Doctor of Medicine |
| Colors | Yellow, Red and Black |
| Website | ufl.li |
The Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Private Universität im Fürstentum Liechtenstein (UFL)) is one of the four centers for higher education in the Principality of Liechtenstein. It focuses on two main fields of study. These are Medicine and Law. The university is located in Triesen. The university has partnerships with over 20 other institutions in all over the world.
History
The university was founded in 2000 as University for Human Sciences in the Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Universität für Humanwissenschaften im Fürstentum Liechtenstein). In 2007 the Law School was established and the university was renamed.
Besides numerous law courses, the university still has its focus on medical research. It offers doctoral courses in medical science, which are eligible for candidates with master's degrees in medicine, medical technology, biomedical engineering, biology and related disciplines.
Study programs
- Doctoral programs in Medical Science, students are awarded the German PhD equivalent Dr. scient. med.
- PhD/MD in Medical Science
- Doctoral programs in Law, students are awarded the German PhD equivalent Dr. iur.
- CAS certificate in Medical Law
- LL.M. in International Civil Litigation
- LL.M. in Mediation
- M.Sc. in International Sports Management
Cooperations
- Academia Raetica, Davos
- Australian National University, Research School of Biological Sciences
- Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM)
- Drexel University
- Medizinische Universität Innsbruck
- University of Lund
- Universität Würzburg
- VIVIT, Vorarlberger Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment, Feldkirch
- UCSEM Landquart, Research Center for nano-medicine, Landquart
- LMU München
- University of Southern California, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Universität Zürich