University of Zurich
| City | Country |
| Zürich | Switzerland |
Services
Student services
- Central advisory services of the University
- Student Advisory Services
- Psychological Counseling Services
- Housing Office of University and ETH Zurich
- Student Financial Aid Office
- Disability Office
- Career Services University of Zurich
- International Scholars Center
- Office for Gender Equality
- Funding for Individuals and Projects
Housing services
The University of Zurich neither owns nor rents out any student rooms. In fact, none of the universities in Zurich administrate student accommodation. Housing for students is offered by different institutions that are connected with the University, but operate independently.Since the demand on housing is high, it is important to start looking for accommodation in good time and to explore every possible avenue. The Housing Office of University / ETH Zurich issues an overview of useful addresses, if you’re looking for reasonably priced accommodation as well as accommodation at short notice. Accommodation offers can also be found on the various notice boards in the University buildings and institutes.
Library services
Libraries at the University of Zurich are regulated and supported by two committees established by the Executive Board of the University: The Library Commission makes strategic decisions and users are represented by the Library Coordinating Board.
- Main Library – Study Center
- Main Library – Medicine Careum
- Main Library – Science
Medical services
Health insurance is compulsory for anyone staying in Switzerland longer than three months. Students from an EU state who are legally insured in their home country can apply for exemption from this obligation by using the European Health Card or a provisional certificate, both of which issued by the health insurance company in the home country.
Student Life
Campus life
Public transportation in the city of Zurich is dense and well planned, and residents can get around by bus, streetcar, regional train - even by boat. There is a discount for students under the age of 25. Bicycles are an inexpensive alternative to public transportation.You can find more information about getting around in the city on website of the City of Zurich, where there are maps for pedestrians or cyclists, walking tours, and other information (website in German):
Sports facilities
Do you enjoy physical exercise? Do you want to get or stay in shape and improve your quality of life? Then the Academic Sports Association Zurich (ASVZ) is the right place for you. The ASVZ and its wide range of sports facilities and activities are open to the entire university community. Its offers include traditional sports as well as various new and exciting kinds of sports.
Student clubs
- The University of Zurich Student Association VSUZH – Switzerland's largest student association – represents all students at the University of Zurich
- Academic Alpine Club Zurich
- The Zurich Academic Choir
- Association for Critical and Interdisciplinary Thinking
- Academic fencing club Zurich
- Amnesty International - University Group Zurich
- Catholic Community of the University of Zurich
- Academic Chamber Orchestra Zurich
- Student organization advocating animal rights.
- African Students Association of Zurich
- Banking & Finance Student Association
- Erasmus Student Network
- The Finance Club
- Initiative for Psychology in Ecology