What languages are taught at University of Zurich?

University of Zurich lists the following languages of instruction in the Circulus catalog: English, German.

How many programmes does Circulus list for University of Zurich?

Circulus currently lists 190 degree programmes for University of Zurich. Browse the programmes section on this profile for fields and languages.

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University of Zurich

Zurich · Central Europe · SwitzerlandPUBLIC

#33 Circulus rank

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1833Founded

28,700Students

24%International

22.5%Acceptance

#33Circulus rank

190Programs

€1,750Living (est.)

Overview

University of Zurich at a glance

The University of Zurich (UZH) is the largest university in Switzerland, founded in 1833. It offers a diverse range of programs across seven faculties, excelling in research and education, particularly in fields like medicine and economics. UZH is well-suited for both local and international students, providing programs in German and English, with a competitive acceptance rate.

Catalog status

Deep catalog

3/3 fields

Tuition, deadlines, languages, and verification stamp present — strong basis for decisions. Last checked 21 May 2026.

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Key facts & signals

Numbers and summaries from the Circulus catalog — always confirm on the official site.

1833

Founded

28,700

Students

24%

International

7:1

Student : Faculty

22.5%

Acceptance

URBAN

Campus

Semester

Calendar

English, German

Languages

€1,750

Living cost / mo

Central Europe

Region

#33

Circulus rank

Circulus signals

Short summaries from our catalog — always confirm on the official site.

Bilingual options. English · German — confirm per programme.
Selective. 22.5% acceptance. Official numbers vary by programme.

Rankings

#91

QS World

#80

THE World

#67

Shanghai (ARWU)

Costs

Tuition

Annual fees listed in the catalog — check the official site for your situation.

Domestic

€1,440

per year · Local residents

EU / EEA

€1,640

per year · European citizens

International

€2,440

per year · Non-EU students

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Admissions & applying

Deadlines, requirements, and selectivity from the catalog — confirm on the official portal before applying.

22.5%acceptance (university)

Application portal

Deadlines

Cycles:
Label: Programme-listed date
Notes: April 30
Label: Programme-listed date
Notes: March 31
Label: Programme-listed date
Notes: July 31
Summary: Distilled from programme deadlines in the Circulus catalogue (not institutional legal text).

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Funding

Scholarships & funding

Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)
University of Zurich
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UZH Global Student Grant
University of Zurich
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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Swiss Government
Funding details
Departmental Research Grants
University of Zurich
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