The University of Lucerne is a young one. Although its roots reach back to 1600, it has only formed part of Switzerland’s twelve universities since 2000. The University of Lucerne is limited to four faculties and distinguished by a slim and clearly identifiable profile. With its faculties of theology, cultural and social sciences, law, and economics and management it concentrates on four core areas and thus bundles competence in humanities and trains qualified jurists.The studies system at the University of Lucerne conforms to a pan-European standard in accordance with the Bologna model. Studies are arranged according to a three-step system. The bachelor’s degree is awarded after 6 semesters; following another 3-4 semesters, students can acquire a master’s degree. Subject to the corresponding qualification, students can then take up doctorate studies. This studies system has been implemented at all of the four faculties.The convenient size of the University of Lucerne provides students with a great degree of freedom and innovative combination possibilities. Study courses are offered in traditional subjects as well as in overlapping subjects (integrated); moreover, it is possible to combine elements from different faculties.