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 early, as courses might close if they are booked out before the application deadline.
Fields of study
- Economics
- Education (Global)
- Finance
- Health Longevity
- History
- International Sports Law
- Technology
More information about specific available courses can be found on the host university's
Only courses offered within the Program Dates 04 July - 23 July 2027 will be permitted.
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 host university听 for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
Step 1: Apply to UQ听
All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria
We recommend applying to UQ first.听 If you are seeking credit towards your UQ degree, you must first apply through UQ and obtain credit approval before submitting your host university application.
Step 2: Apply to the Host University
Once your UQ application has been deemed 'eligible' and credit has been approved (if applicable), you can then submit your host university application.
Places and discounts are awarded on a rolling basis, and programs may book out before the application deadline.
All applicants must meet the听听
Important
鈿� Students听who intend to undertake this experience for credit are strongly recommended to submit their application to the Global Experiences team听at least 4 weeks before the host deadline 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.
Cost
This experience is offered under the Study Abroad participation mode. This means you will pay tuition fees directly to the host institution rather than to UQ.听Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the听
Approximate tuition fees are:
- One course: AUD $4,317
Discount:
Discounts are awarded to students from partner universities but are limited. Plan and apply early, as discounts are not guaranteed and issued on a first-come, first-served basis.听Applicants will be automatically assessed and notified about any available discounts upon submission of their application.
Scholarships:
Deep Dive into Blockchain - Industry Scholarships: please refer to the .
Accommodation
*Housing fee: AUD $1,727 (only if requested in the application):听
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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 2027
Host: 22 April 2027
Program Dates
Start: 04 July 2027
End: 23 July 2027
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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.