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Ready for the “Grand Challenges”

The major challenges of our times are not organized into distinct disciplines; they require holistic solutions. Broaden your horizons and book modules from the School for Transdisciplinary Studies.
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What's New?

Modules Open for Booking

Book your modules now for the coming spring semester!

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Financial Support

Did you know that UZH provides scholarships and loans to supplement the mandatory benefits paid by parents or the state? The application period runs until 1 February.

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Evolutionary Language Science

Our new interdisciplinary Master’s study program Evolutionary Language Science launches in the 2025 Fall Semester. Applications will be accepted until the end of February.

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Student learning

Welcome
- Welcome Events
- Student Stories
Orientation
- How Do I Find My Lecture Room?
- Opening Hours of University Buildings
Tips & Tricks
- Tips for Uni Life
- Booking Modules: A How-To Guide

Studies Organization

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Semester Schedule
Administration
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Course of Study
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Dates and Addresses

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Advice and Support

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At Study
Social Responsibility
- Gender Equality and Diversity
- Against Sexual Harassment
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Life at UZH

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Student Portal

Create your personal schedule, see your results, book modules and download your Transcript of Records via the student portal.

Websites and Tools

Course Catalogue

All lectures and courses at a glance.

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UZH Card

The UZH Card is your identification card, your library card and your electronic access card to premises.

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App "UZH now"

Mensa menus, exam results, location maps and much more: Our UZH app accompanies you in your everyday studies at the University of Zurich.

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News for Students

14 Jan 2025

Legal Detective Work

Law student Leander Etter used data analysis to demonstrate the impact that language barriers are having on the work of the Swiss Federal Supreme ...

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5 Dec 2024

Facts and Role Models

The sustainability team at UZH has been rebranded as the Sustainability Hub. Over the past decade, it has helped make the university more ...

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5 Dec 2024

“And then I’m trapped”

How do blind users find their way around a website? How can they fill in information without using a mouse? People with disabilities face these ...

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4 Dec 2024

More Maize for Farmers in Africa

As part of their Master’s project, three informatics students developed a software solution that could help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to ...

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5 Nov 2024

“For me, it’s about the animals”

In her Master’s thesis, veterinary science student Natalie Miller-Collmann dared to take her own stand on a contentious research question, earning ...

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5 Nov 2024

Semester Awards for 61 Students

On Tag der Lehre (Day of Excellence in Teaching), UZH recognizes outstanding semester papers and academic achievements.

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9 Oct 2024

UZH Students Embracing AI Tools

The use of AI tools as study aids has become widespread at university. The DSI conducted a survey among students to find out how they use AI ...

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UZH on Social Media

How long do students study?

We asked students on the Irchel Campus how long they study on a typical day during the "Lernphase".

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A Recap of 2024

That was the year 2024 at the University of Zurich!

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Libraries that are open 365 days a year

With the UZH Card you have access to some university libraries 365 days a year.

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How to Get Involved Outside of Studying

VSUZH board member Ladina talks about the different ways to do extracurricular activities at UZH. Learn how to participate!

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A Day at UZH

What does a typical day at UZH look like? Follow Economics student Ece for a day during her studies!

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Graduation of the TRF

The Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religion celebrated the graduation of their Bachelor and Master students and PhD candidates.

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What Is the Future of AI?

We asked students how they use artificial intelligence tools in their daily lives and what they think about the future of AI.

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Einstein at UZH

Things you didn't know about UZH, part 1: The famous physicist Albert Einstein completed his PhD at the University of Zurich.

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