Language Courses

UZH and ETH’s joint language center has been teaching foreign languages to university staff and students since 2002. The courses offered are aimed at Bachelor’s, Master’s and exchange students, as well as PhD candidates, members of staff and alumni of UZH and ETH. Courses are also available to members of the partner universities PHZH and ZHdK.

The courses on offer cover 15 languages at various levels. The Language Center publishes its course program for the subsequent semester on its website in May and December, and the registration period begins one week before the start of the semester in September and February. You can sign up for courses directly via the Language Center website.

www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en

The Language Center awards ECTS credits for the successful completion of a language course. These are automatically transferred to UZH or ETH at the end of the semester. Those responsible for study programs at the faculties or departments of the respective higher education institution oversee the recognition and transfer of credit.

Attending a language course promotes internationalization and exchange during your studies – and could benefit your future research or work. The language skills acquired also represent a valuable interdisciplinary competence. The Language Center understands language learning as intrinsically tied to culture; intercultural exchange and learning opportunities are utilized and included in the lessons.

The Language Center operates self-access centers at two locations. At these centers, students find support for independent language learning – whether or not they are enrolled in a language course. Our self-access centers offer guided learning activities, advice and learning materials available to be used on site or borrowed.

Self-access center Rämistrasse
Self-access center Hönggerberg

The Language Center’s other services include learning advice, individual coaching, arranging tandems, tailor-made courses and the virtual writing center.