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    Universitt Zrich

    International Relations Office

    University of Zurich Information Sheet Student Exchange 2010/11


    Name of Institution Address University of Zurich International Relations Office University of Zurich Rmistrasse 71 CH-8006 Zurich Office E 17 http://www.uzh.ch http://www.int.uzh.ch http://www.int.uzh.ch/in/programme.html Dr. Yasmine INAUEN (Ms.) Mail: yinauen@int.uzh.ch Phone: +41 44 634 22 02 Fax: +41 44 634 45 01 Australia, Japan, Korea, USA, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Chile, Europe: Singapore, Israel, Italy: Ms. Judith Holzheimer International Student Advisor mobility@int.uzh.ch Phone: +41 44 634 45 05 Fax: +41 44 634 45 01 Academic Calendar Ms. Sandra Kaufmann International Student Advisor sandra.kaufmann@int.uzh.ch Phone: +41 44 634 41 25 Fax: +41 44 634 45 01

    Website

    Head of the International Relations Office Contact for exchange students

    Fall Semester 2010: 20.9.2010 24.12.2010 Spring Semester 2011: 21.2.2011 4.6.2011 Examination dates are different in each faculty and depend on the kind of courses students would like to take. For information, students should contact the student advisors of the Institute or Faculty they choose (http://www.uzh.ch/studies/catalogue/information/advisorycen ters.html).

    Application procedure

    Please read the information available on http://www.int.uzh.ch/in/programme/austausch-1_en.html. In any case, students need to contact the International Office of the home university. We only accept applications sent by your International Relations Office. 31.03. for Fall Semester or Academic Year 30.09. for Spring Semester at the International Relations Office of the University of Zurich.

    Application Deadline

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    International Relations Office

    About the University of Zurich (UZH)


    The University of Zurich is the largest university in Switzerland and plays a leading role in Swiss higher education. To its 24,000 students it offers a great diversity of studies, with more than 100 different degree programs and over 3,000 combinations of disciplines in seven faculties. The Universitys strong commitment to the highest standards in scientific knowledge and responsible research are the fundaments of excellence in research and teaching. As a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), the University of Zurich belongs to the leading European research universities. On the national level, it is the center of five strategic focal areas of research in the fields of life sciences, economics, and humanities. Of great concern to the University of Zurich is the promotion of young academics who are encouraged and supported in their research activities and in preparing for international careers. Through a close cooperation with the ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) as well as with other institutions of higher education in Switzerland and worldwide, the University of Zurich initiates and sustains stimulating academic exchange at the highest level. With its modern infrastructure and excellent local and international networks, the University of Zurich is well integrated into the cultural and economic metropolis and offers an attractive and stimulating working environment to more than 2,600 members of research and teaching staff from all over the world.

    Faculties open to exchange students


    International students can take courses offered by:
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    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Economics Faculty of Law Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences (Faculty of Medicine) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Theology

    Students applying for the Faculty of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine first need to seek the approval of the Faculty. At the moment it is difficult to be admitted for an exchange in Medicine. The handbook of courses can be found at http://www.vorlesungen.uzh.ch or on the page of the respective Faculty or Department at http://www.uzh.ch/about/faculties.html.

    Language of instruction
    Courses are mainly conducted in German. Some courses in English are offered at the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences. The Swiss Banking Institute of the University of Zurich publishes every year a fact sheet with courses offered in English. This can be obtained from the International Relations Office of the University of Zurich. All courses offered at the English Department are in English.

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    International Relations Office

    Exchange students who intend to take courses at the English Department are expected to have a standard of proficiency in English at the level C1 according to the Common European Framework (CEFR). This is equivalent to IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL internet-based: 90 or TOEFL computer-based: 232. Certification of English skills can also be provided by the Language Center of the home university. In addition, students may be required to sit the internal language test of the English Department at the beginning of term in order to be definitely admitted to courses offered by the department.

    Language courses
    The Language Center of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich offers German Courses for International Students free of charge. Before the beginning of the semester it is possible to participate in an Intensive German Course. The intensive course takes place about two weeks before the beginning of the Fall Semester and two weeks before the beginning of the Spring Semester. For this course a registration fee of 50 CHF will be charged. Application deadlines apply and places are limited.

    IBH Summer School


    International students can also apply for a Summer School in Constance, Germany, on the border to Switzerland. The Summer School is organized by the IBH (International Lake Constance University), a network of which also the University of Zurich is a member. The Summer School is held in August. The fees for the Summer School including accommodation are currently 470 ! (summer 2009), places are limited but exchange students are given priority. Further information can be obtained from the International Relations Office of the UZH on request.

    ECTS ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) has been introduced in all faculties at the University of Zurich. At the University of Zurich, one ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 30 hours (including presence at lectures, self-study, preparing for and taking examinations). A normal semester workload is of 30 ECTS. Exchange students are advised to take a workload of 20 to 30 ECTS per semester.

    Accommodation
    The University of Zurich does not own student dormitories. However, the International Relations Office might help students finding accommodation. Students can find useful addresses at http://www.uzh.ch/studies/studentlife/accomodation_en.html Following agencies also help students finding accommodation in flat share: Zimmer- und Wohnungsvermittlung Uni/ETH Zrich: http://www.wohnen.ethz.ch/index_EN, Woko Studentische Wohngenossenschaft: www.woko.ch A room in a student house costs 400 to 600 CHF per month.

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    Approximate living costs in Zurich


    in Swiss Francs: Rent incl. heat: 550.Utilities (telephone, Internet, TV, radio): 200.Health insurance, insurance: 250.Food, household: 400.Transport: 80.Clothes, laundry, toiletrie: 70.Miscellaneous: 150.Total: 1700.-

    Health insurance
    For anyone staying in Switzerland longer than three months, it is compulsory to buy a health insurance in Switzerland. If the insurance at the home country is equivalent, students can be freed from the obligation. The Students Advisory Office (ReBeKo) offers help concerning health insurance matters. Further information is available at: www.uzh.ch/krabe.

    Student visa
    Nominated students from countries with visa obligation will receive a form for immigration and further information directly from the International Relations Office of the University of Zurich.

    Further information
    http://www.int.uzh.ch/in/wissenswertes_en.html Brochure International Student Guide: http://www.int.uzh.ch/in/uni_zuerich_e_Broschuere.pdf

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