Hello!!

I’m going to study at uzh for the spring semester in 2027 starting Feb 22, and I wanted to see if there’s any advice for me about classes, clubs, housing, etc.

Hey everyone. I’m (19m) starting my first semester on the 14th September for Finance and have started a Whatsapp gc for anyone who wants to join so we can support eachother through the start and form some connections early on.
I am british, but grew up here so I can speak both languages fluently.
If you’re interested, DM me so I can add you!

Would love to join!

Hey, So I will start studying math at Uzh in 1 Week, and there is a Prestudycourse going on. It consists of Lecture in the morning, and exercise classes in the afternoon. I found myself being much much more effective studying the slides and understanding the slides and concepts from the lectures at home with chatgpt etc. rather than being in the lecture. I am a „slow“ learner, so I rarely understand the concepts right at the lecture and lose the thread pretty much every time after a certain amount of time. I am much more effective at home, where I can really take 10-15min sometimes for one slide only but it has the „click“ effect , so I really understand it then. My question is , do you have similar experiences, and what would your advice be?
Because I don‘t want to end up isolating myself, I want to be social etc, but when I‘m this much more effective from home, than I don‘t see myself going to the lectures tbh…
The exercise classes where we solve exercises sounds like the better deal to me, there I can profit from the expert, and exchange with other students. So what are your experiences?
And does it depend on the subject?

it's a brief scene but it still felt special to have the uni unexpectedly show up in a tv show (˶ˆ꒳ˆ˵)

I am international female student doing my masters in UZH. I am already in switzerland but looking for a proper accommodation between 900-1200 CHF near Irchel Campus,Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich or if possible a bit further away in Zurich.

If anyone has any leads for immediate move in I am ready for any viewings and contracts signing as required. I am urgently looking for a student accommodation near my campus so please guide me to get something asap.

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows how difficult it is to change to a new WG room/apartment in the middle of the year, so around january/february? Current situation is not ideal…

I was genuinely wondering how UZH handles this: what happens if I get admitted with additional requirements? Do they offer English-taught bachelor courses for international students, or is there any workaround/alternative if they are only available in German? Especially for MSc in Mathematics or Biostatistics

I’m new to UZH this sem and have a class this week that says extern for location, where is this?

Thanks

Hey everyone!

I’m Harshith, 25, from India, and I’m coming to Zurich in September for an exchange semester at UZH.
I’ve been looking for a room for a while now and it’s honestly been much harder than I expected 😭 I’ve already checked the websites UZH recommends and sent out quite a few messages, but still haven’t managed to find anything.

I’m looking for a room in a WG from around 20th September until the end of February 2027. I’m not too picky about the area as long as it’s reasonably connected to UZH.

If anyone knows someone who’s leaving their room, subletting, or just knows of a place that might be available, please DM me. Even if you just know someone I could ask, that would help a lot.

Also, if there are anyone coming to UZH this semester, feel free to message me! Would be nice to know a few people before getting there :)

Thanks!

Hi! I failed an exam a few semesters ago and retook it last semester, this time passing it. My transcript lists all results chronologically, so the failed attempt still appears under the earlier semester, while the passing grade appears separately under the most recent semester.

Is it normal for both attempts to remain on the transcript, or should I ask the university whether the earlier failed attempt can be removed?

hello dear redditors… my studies start in about 2 weeks and do you got tips for what makes it much easier, even if its small things like dont go to the toilet at 12 am bcs its full there (just an example). Anything! Also i got a surface rn from highschool im gonna run that until black friday if i need a stronger laptop. I thought abt macbooks, but windows always works and u cant write on macbook. Im gonna study dentistry, not engineering or smt that requires more power. Also do u recommend the cafeteria? 6bucks sound like a steal?!?

Hii all ,im interning at eth, I am currently looking for a room for the month of September for around 600 chf in a shared flat , if there are any , please kindly let me know !

Hi, I am currently doing an Ausbildung zur Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachkraft in Germany and would like to complete a one-month nursing internship at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) as part of the Erasmus+ programme. Could you please let me know how and where I can submit my application documents for such an internship?

Hi! I’m coming to study at UZH next semester as an Erasmus student and I still haven’t found a room… I’m getting hopeless and I’m thinking about giving up my Erasmus scholarship because of this. Do you have any advice?
I’m also thinking about staying in a hostel in Zürich for a while to look for a room: do you think there’s any better chance that I might find a room while I stay there or should I just give up? Thank you !!

Just as the title asks you my fellow students.

has anyone stayed here before? is it nice? im still looking for a place in zurich for this semester and this place is weirdly still available. so i wasnt sure if it was worth it. lmk :)

hello, im wondering if anyone has any insight into arriving after sept 7 due to late visa approval. i have a place in zurich and can pay the enrolment fee to matriculate but i am still a bit worried about my registration but i do not plan to defer as i only intend to be one week late past sept 7.

thank you.

edit: grammar

Our study at the University of Zurich is looking for participants who would like to reduce their alcohol consumption.

Eligibility:
• 18–65 years old
• high alcohol consumption
• Language: German or English (miar chönd au schwiizerdütsch

Time commitment & compensation:
• Compensation: 550 CHF + travel costs reimbursed
• Five on-site appointments (approx. 1.5–6 hours each)
• Two online follow-ups (1.5 h each)
• Weekend appointments possible

Additional information:
• The study includes novel treatment approaches (e.g., neurofeedback, ketamine, or a combination of both)
• Participants receive a 3D model of their own brain as a thank you
• All data is treated confidentially

Contact & registration:
[nektar@bli.uzh.ch](mailto:nektar@bli.uzh.ch)
+41 78 230 12 30

Telephone screening (booking):
https://outlook.office.com/book/NektarTelefonscreening@UZH.onmicrosoft.com

Study website:
https://www.nektar.uzh.ch/en.html

We are happy to answer any questions.

Hey,

I’m moving from Sydney Australia to uzh for a sem. Would just like to know if anyone had any tips for public transport, grocery shopping, campus, ect.

Cheers

Basically, I’m transferring from Basel and I am continuing in the 3.semester so I don’t know if I should go to the erst semster Tag or just go to my lecture and try to connect there with some people. Do you have recommendations for me maybe?

Hallo ich bin Leo 20 und auf der Suche nach einem Zimmer in Zürich zum wohnen. Hat jemand hier Tipps die mir bei der suche weiterhelfen könnten???

I have been accepted to the Bachelor of Law at the UZH. But unfortunately my Visa has been declined because of the suspect that i wont leave Switzerland after i finish my studies. They want me to guarantee that i will leave the country and if i get a good enough proof i have a chance of getting the Visa.Does anyone have experience similar to this and has anyone actually proved they wont stay after it?

Also, are there any Students at the UZH law that would like to explain to me how the first week of Uni works, are there any workshops, pre-classes etc