Study Abroad Exchange
Find out more about the Exchange Programs our University offers
FVOEC Support
Buddy system, events, and peer tips for incomings.
Welcome to our University!
The economics association of the University of Zurich (FVOEC) warmly welcomes all incoming exchange students.
Starting at a new university, in a new city, and away from family can be a challenge. We support you in this phase. Apply for our buddy program and we will get back to you shortly.
Your buddy will…
- help you adjust to the new environment
- bring you closer to the student community
- provide you with important information
- show you around Zurich and the campus
- answer your study-related questions
Your buddy will not…
- search for accommodation
- pick you up from the airport
- plan your semester for you
Please email oecexchange@fvoec.ch and tell us whether you plan Bachelor or Master studies and your preferred buddy language (German or English).
We wish you an amazing exchange semester in Zurich!
Overview
To study one semester at UZH you must be nominated by your home university (e.g., SEMP, university, faculty, or institute agreements).
The faculty provides factsheets, a checklist, and booking rules. Below is a compact view of dates, rules, and links.
Eligibility & Language
- Nomination by your home university is required.
- Language proficiency at least CEFR B2 in the course language.
Course Selection & Booking
- You may take faculty courses (except PhD); choose according to your study level.
- Undergraduates: maximum of two Master courses.
- Non-faculty modules: do not exceed one third of your total ECTS.
- ETH Zurich: maximum two ETH courses; exam timing may clash.
- Some seminars have limited places or a separate registration.
- Current booking and cancellation deadlines are published on the official UZH/OEC pages.
- OLAT is used as learning platform; download your transcript in the student portal after the semester.
Workload & Grading
- 1 ECTS ≈ 30h; Full load ≈ 30 ECTS/semester; guidance 20–30.
- Grades 1.0–6.0 (4.0 = pass); quarter grades permitted.
Housing & Living Costs
UZH has no dorms. Get help via GSE, the Housing Office, and Woko.
- Rent (Housing Office room): up to CHF 790
- Utilities: CHF 50
- Insurance: around CHF 100
- Food: CHF 450
- Transport: CHF 100
- Clothing/personal: CHF 100
- Study materials: CHF 0–50
- Miscellaneous: CHF 150
Total approx. CHF 1,790/month
Arrival & Support
Downloads
Contacts
Faculty
OEC mobility team · mobility@oec.uzh.ch
University
Global Student Experience · Contact and information
