University of Zurich International Summer School
The 听offers you a unique study experience 鈥� learn from听world-leading experts, interact with students from all over the world and build friendships that last a lifetime.
During the UZH International Summer Schools, students will get the best out of what the program has accumulated from student engagement and teaching formats over the last few years, combined with exciting and highly interactive in-person sessions and a comprehensive social program.
Make sure to apply sooner rather than later, as courses might close if they are booked out before the application deadline.
Fields of study
- Economics
- Finance
- Health
- Law
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the
Credit equivalent
6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2听UQ Units upon successful completion of 6 ECTS (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As听the Global Experience team听is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the听webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the听UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria听and the听听
Places and discounts are awarded on a rolling basis and programs may book out before the application deadline.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline. 听
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is听Study Abroad. The program fee is听approximately $6,750 AUD, and includes tuition and accommodation. Discounts are awarded on a rolling basis, and programs may book out before the application deadline.听 Generous discounts of up to 1,500 Swiss Francs.听 These are limited and will be allocated on a "first come, first served" basis.
Scholarships available - Deep Dive into Blockchain - Industry Scholarships, please refer to the .
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the听.听
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the听.听
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an听experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the鈥�Short-Term Experiences Funding鈥� page for details.听
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
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Student Testimonials
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听B Laws (Honours), Winter 2024
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Huangjingjie - University of Zurich
B Business Management, Winter 2023
It also exposed me to cutting-edge research and real-world applications of blockchain technology.
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Siyun - University of Zurich
B Business Management/B Commerce, Winter 2023
This allowed me to thrive in an unfamiliar academic setting and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
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听Jiaqi - University of Zurich听
听 Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management, Winter 2023
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 23 April 2026
Program Dates
Summer One
Start: 30 June 2026
End: 21 July 2026
Summer Two
Start: 05 July 2026
End: 24 July 2026
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Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Zurich, Switzerland (In-person)
Credit: For-credit听and Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
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Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and听attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.