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1460 CE, April 4

The University of Basel is founded in Switzerland on April 4, 1460. It is the oldest university in Switzerland and a prestigious public research institution, authorized by a papal bull from Pope Pius II. Renowned for its history and academic excellence. It is now a highly research-oriented, internationally accessible institution that emphasizes life sciences and medicine.

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