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Below, you will find a collection of the most frequently asked questions and answers. It contains (almost) everything you need to know for your travel to and stay in Zurich! Find more information on the journey to Zurich, your summer school housing, restaurants in Zurich and what to visit below. If you cannot find the answer to your question, feel free to reach out to our team for more information.
Bachelor and Master students who are currently enrolled at a university are welcome to apply. You must meet our English language requirements (B2 or higher) as well as some subject specific requirements depending on the program. For more information, please see “Entry Requirements” under “Facts and Figures”. For our on-campus programs, please note that students need to be at least 18 years of age at the time of attending the summer school.
Follow our six easy steps outlined in our application process. You will need to provide the following documents: scan of your passport, motivation letter (max. one page), confirmation from your home university, current Transcript of Records, a photo of yourself, a language certificate (not mandatory).
You can only apply for more than one program option but will only be admitted to one program. All our summer school programs take place simultaneously.
You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received by our team. All applications are processed by our selection committee and we aim to inform you of the outcome within 7 days of submitting your complete dossier.
The summer school fee is 3,450 Swiss francs*. Please reach out to our team (summer@int.uzh.ch) to inquire about available partner discounts.
The fee of approx. 3,450 Swiss francs includes*:
| Tuition fee (includes all teaching fees and costs for the social program): | 2,500 Swiss francs |
| *Housing fee (based on the lowest housing fee available – see our page on housing for more information: UZHISS housing) | 950 Swiss francs |
For the duration of the summer school, you will also receive a student meal card with which you have access to discounted meals at all UZH cafeterias on the main campus. Additionally, participants receive a public transport ticket that covers the fare for most connections in the Zurich city center (zone 110).
Yes, each program is worth 6 ECTS.
Credits will be awarded on successful completion of the Academic Program following assessment. An official transcript will be sent out to students at the end of the course.
Please check with your home institution regarding credit transfer. The UZH International Summer Schools cannot guarantee that students will be able to accredit the summer school module at their home university.
Generous discounts are available for full-time students that are enrolled at certain partner universities. If you submit your application via our application platform and are currently enrolled at one of our partner universities, you will be automatically notified about any available discounts. Please rest assured that – if eligible – you will always be offered the highest available discount at the moment of your acceptance to the program.
For the applicants to the program "Deep Dive into Blockchain", there is an opportunity to apply for different levels of industry scholarships for both merit-based excellence and financial-need-based candidates. More information about requirements and the application process can be found here: Deep Dive into Blockchain - Industry Scholarships
(Please note that students from economically disadvantaged countries may have priority in applying, to encourage diversity and inclusion.)
*Industry scholarships and partner discounts are mutually exclusive. Students who receive a partner discount will not receive an industry scholarship (and vice-versa).
Please note that, as a summer school participant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the valid travel documents required to enter Switzerland for the duration of the summer schools (and the additional travel days before and after the program).
Students from EU and EFTA countries need a valid travel document (i.e. passport or identification card) in order to enter Switzerland. For students from the new EU states, interim regulations apply. Please contact the Swiss embassy or consulate in your country for information about the exact procedures that apply for you. You can find a list of Swiss representations by visiting the following link:
List of Swiss representations in EU and EFTA
Students form outside the EU and from non-EFTA countries who wish to enter Switzerland for a stay of up to 90 days (within a 180-day period) can apply for a Schengen visa. Please note that this visa is not suitable for full-term exchange students and degree-seeking students who wish to study at the University of Zurich. You can find more information on the Schengen visa by visiting the following link:
More Information on Schengen visa
Housing is included in the summer school fee unless otherwise stated in your offer letter. At the time of applying, you will be able to select if you would like to book the summer school housing. It covers one single room per participant in a self-catering residence in close proximity to the UZH campus.
The number of all available housing places for the UZHISS is limited but we always make sure to mention in our offer if housing is included.
Please consult the housing page of our website for detailed information on all available locations for the summer school housing. Requested locations and rooms will be allocated on a rolling basis.
More information can be found here: UZHISS housing
The move-in date for the summer school housing is 30 June 2025 at 12.00 p.m.. The first event of the UZHISS is also on 30 June 2025 and starts at approx. 6.00 p.m.. The invitation will be sent out to all participants with further instructions.
The departure day for the summer school housing is 20 July 2025. The summer schools end on 18 July 2025, giving you plenty of time to clear your room and get ready to move out.
For information about cancellation and for all UZHISS regulations, please refer to our UZHISS Regulations.
