University of Zurich

With more than 28,000 students, 9,000 staff and more than 800 professors, Universität Zürich (UZH) is Switzerland's largest university.

Founded in 1833, UZH was Europe's first university founded by the will of the people. Research, teaching, continued education and services are the key tasks of UZH. Seven faculties with more than 150 subject areas offer a wide variety of Bachelor's, Master and PhD programmes. In addition, UZH's continuing education programme covers all relevant topics allowing for lifelong learning. UZH communicates with its stakeholders and the general public through a wide range of activities, including a Children's University, a Senior Citizen University and a variety of science policy dialogues. In addition, UZH operates 12 museums accessible to the public. 

This University-wide exchange is only suitable for students in the following subject areas:

  • Politics 
  • International Relations 
  • Sociology 
  • Biological Sciences 
  • Biomedical Sciences 
  • History of Art 
  • Informatics 

However, all University-wide applicants should check, before applying, that there are sufficient courses available in your subject area(s) and discuss your proposed choices with your School Exchange Coordinator. You must meet the pre-requisite requirements for courses you wish to take. It is understood that quota limitations, normal timetabling and scheduling constraints apply to all students.


Teaching is available in English.  Students should be able to take a full course load in English at this institution in the subject areas list as suitable.


Please find the course catalogue for the University of Zurich below.


Finding suitable accommodations in Zurich can be difficult: Apartments are scarce and prices are high. As a city university, UZH does not provide on-campus living. They do, however, reserve a limited number of rooms for exchange students. 

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