Short answers, pulled from the story.
The government of Bern transformed an existing theological college into a university in 1834. This change occurred after liberals gained control of the canton in 1831 and pushed for educational reform.
Anna Tumarkin became the first female professor in Europe authorized to examine doctoral and post-doctoral theses when appointed in 1909. She held this position at the University of Bern following her appointment that year.
Most institutes and clinics remain located in the Länggasse district adjoining the city centre. These facilities sit within walking distance of one another and are embedded within the urban fabric rather than on a single large campus.
At the end of 2024 women accounted for 60% of the total student body. The institution had 19,608 students registered according to official records from that year.
Theodor Kocher received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1909 while serving as a Bernese surgeon. He was among the pioneers who shaped global scientific history through his groundbreaking work at the university.