Master (MSc)English
Informatics
2 years
CHF 820 per semester (720 + 100 surcharge) + CHF 59 contributions
Deadline: 30 Apr 2027 (28 Feb 2027 with visa)
Source
Switzerland · Zurich
University of Zurich (UZH)
Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland.
Key facts
- City
- Zurich
- Type
- Public
- Founded
- 1833
- Students
- Not yet verified
- Language of instruction
- German; most master's specialisations in English
- International student fees
- Tuition CHF 720 per semester; foreign-student surcharge CHF 500 per semester (bachelor) or CHF 100 (master, PhD); mandatory semester contributions CHF 59. Master total about CHF 879 per semester. Application fee CHF 150 for foreign qualifications.Source
- Application dates
- Standard: 30 April (autumn) and 30 November (spring). Business, Economics and Informatics faculty master's: autumn 1 Jan-30 Apr (28 Feb if visa needed), spring 1 Jul-30 Nov (31 Jul if visa needed). Specialised master's require pre-registration.Source
Admission and application
Scholarships for foreign master students not verified.
Language requirement: C1 in main language of instruction. IELTS Academic overall 7 with 6.5 in speaking and writing (not older than 2 years; IELTS Online not accepted); TOEFL iBT 100 with 25 speaking, 26 writing for tests before 21 Jan 2026, new-scale thresholds for later tests (ETS code 0348). Programme exceptions exist (e.g. MSc Neuroscience: no certificate, interview).
- Check programme and admission requirements.
- Create portal account, upload documents and signed declaration of consent.
- Pay application fee and submit before deadline.
- Respond to document requests; admission letter.
Programmes
Faculties and schools
Accommodation
WOKO student cooperative; UZH finance office advises at least CHF 2,200 per month.
Highlights
- UZH master surcharge for foreigners is only CHF 100 per semester, much lower than ETH/EPFL.
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