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University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

 
 

 

 

  
 

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. University of Zurich in 2005 was ranked 13th of 123 European Universities (57th of 500 worldwide) by Shanghai’s Jiao Tong University, that developed one of the first worldwide university rankings.

 

  
    I.
 Nature of Exchange
 
      One term or one year undergraduate exchange programmme
  
         
    II. Language of Instruction
 
      Courses are mainly conducted in German. Courses in English are offered at the Master Level in some courses at the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Sciences.  
         
    III. Eligibility  
      1. 1. For undergraduate students who have completed one year of university studies at CUHK  
      2. In good academic standing with 3.0+ GPA  
      3. Intermediate German  
      4. Minimum TOEFL score 80  
         
    IV. Term Dates
  
      Academic year (September to July)  
      Term dates (first term September to January) (second term February to July)  
               
    V. Insurance
  
      Compulsory health insurance (approximately CHF100 per month)  
               
    VI. Housing
  
      The International Relations Office will help students in finding private apartments (CHF700 per month)
  
               
    VII. Living Expenses
  
      1. Fees payable to CUHK:    
          CUHK Tuition    
          CUHK Student Union Fee    
          College Student Union Fee  
      2. Living costs:  
          Food (CHF450 per month)  
          Study materials (CHF50-150 per term)  
          Transport (CHF100 per month)  
          Leisure (CHF300 per month)  
               
    VIII. Application Procedure
  
      1. Complete the online application form at the OAL website  
      2. Attend Interview  
               
    IX. Website  
      www.int.unizh.ch/in_en.html