University profile

University of Zurich

Switzerland

Founded in 1833, University of Zurich is a university in Switzerland. It enrols approximately 25,732 students, a member of League of European Research Universities. The institution is ranked #100 in the QS World University Rankings.

Founded

1833

QS World Rank

#100

QS 2026 · Score 68.5

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students

Foreign bachelor's students pay the CHF 720 tuition fee plus a CHF 500 surcharge for foreign students = CHF 1,220 per semester (2 × 1220), plus CHF 59 mandatory semester contributions; Swiss students pay CHF 720 per semester. The page does not state the academic year or define 'foreign'.

Source: https://www.uzh.ch/en/studies/application/fees.html · as of 2026-27

CHF 2,440 / year

Tuition — non-EU students

CHF 720 tuition + CHF 500 surcharge for foreign students at bachelor level = CHF 1,220 per semester (2 × 1220), plus CHF 59 mandatory contributions per semester.

Source: https://www.uzh.ch/en/studies/application/fees.html · as of 2026-27

CHF 2,440 / year

Taught in English

Main language of instruction for all bachelor's programmes is German; the master's programme list marks a number of programmes as 'Sprache: englisch' (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Data Science). No total count stated.

Source: https://www.uzh.ch/en/studies/programs/master.html · as of 2026-27

Some programmes

Intakes

Fall semester 2026 teaching begins 14 September 2026; spring semester 2027 teaching begins 22 February 2027. All bachelor's programmes can start in fall; spring start is possible only for some programmes (not e.g. Business and Economics, Informatics).

Source: https://www.uzh.ch/en/studies/dates/dates.html · as of 2026-27

September, February

About the institution

Affiliations: European University Association, Informationsdienst Wissenschaft, League of European Research Universities, ORCID, Inc., Swissubase (+1 more)

Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

When was University of Zurich founded?

University of Zurich was founded in 1833.

How many students attend University of Zurich?

University of Zurich enrols approximately 25,732 students.

How much is tuition at University of Zurich for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Zurich is about CHF 2,440 a year (2026-27, official source). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Zurich?

University of Zurich is ranked #100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of University of Zurich?

The official website of University of Zurich is uzh.ch.

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