University of Zurich - Semester-Long Opportunity

The University of Zurich (UZH) is a public research university in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the largest university in Switzerland and one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. UZH is a League of European Research Universities and a Coimbra Group member. It was founded in 1833 and it has been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. The UZH campus is located in the heart of Zurich, making it a convenient and attractive place to study. Zurich is a global financial center, as well as home to numerous international companies. The city’s wide variety of cultural activities and educational institutions define it as a diverse, open city with a passion for life. It is famous for its lakeside location, well-preserved old town, and spectacular alpine views.

Semester Dates

Spring semester only from January to June.

Accessibility

The University of Zurich is committed to making its campus and facilities accessible to international students. The goal of Uniability UZH is to provide information that is relevant to people with disabilities. The information concerns accessibility and facilities of the University of Zürich. Note that most parts of the Uniability UZH guide for people with disabilities are so far only available in German. For further information please contact the Disability Office. UZH also offers professional psychological counseling services for all students, the sessions are confidential and free of charge. Sessions can be offered in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch. For more information please click here.

Course Offerings

Exchange students have the opportunity to attend and be assessed for courses from the entire RWF UZH Bachelor’s and Master’s curriculum. Once students have booked the courses, they must attend, and it is compulsory to sit for examinations unless canceled within the add/drop period. Otherwise, the courses will be stated as failed in their transcript of records and there will be no credit points. Please visit the UZH course catalog and UZH lectures offered in English for more information.

Students may not transfer foreign language or other non-law courses taken at the partner exchange school back to Miami Law for J.D. credit. If a student enrolls in such courses, they understand they are for self-interest only and will not be considered for transfer towards their J.D. degree.

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  • Student Housing

    The rooms reserved for exchange students are administered by the Housing Office of the University and ETH Zurich. The Global Student Experience office provides exchange students with the necessary information about registering online for a room. Alternatively, exchange students can organize their own accommodation with support from the Housing Office of the UZH/ETH. General information can be found here. Please note that the Housing Office oversees allocating rooms. Alternatively, you can organize your own accommodation, for more information visit the following links:

    Exchange students should keep in mind that the cost of living in Switzerland is comparative high, exchange students may find apartments for rent in Zurich’s City Centre raging from $2400-4000, or outside the City Centre ranging from $1800-3000. For more information, please see here. 

  • Cost of Attendance

    Students participating in Miami Law’s semester abroad program will pay regular full-time Miami Law tuition for the semester that they study abroad. During the semester abroad, University of Miami on-campus fees will not be charged.

    Students generally will not owe tuition to a partner exchange school while studying abroad through Miami Law’s International Exchange Programs, as long as they stay within the host institution’s credit limits (if applicable). Some administrative fees may apply.

    Living expenses will vary depending on the student’s lifestyle and location. The following are estimated costs of living:

    • Meals: $500
    • Phone, Internet, television, etc.: $150
    • Health Insurance*: $120
    • Public Transportation (Monthly pass): $100

    * Health insurance is compulsory for anyone staying in Switzerland longer than three months. After your arrival in Switzerland, you will be contacted by the health services department of your place of residence. If you are not contacted, please ask the local authorities about the procedure. Travel insurance taken out in your home country will not be accepted.

     

  • Language of Instruction

    Almost all courses of the Bachelor’s program are offered in German. Numerous courses at Master’s level are offered in English. In addition, the Master’s program in International and Comparative Law is offered entirely in English. For courses taught in German, Miami Law students participating in an exchange semester at UZH must have at least a C1 German proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), issued by the Goethe Institute, or the German language department of the home university (by a native speaker).

  • Requirements for Student Performance and Grading Methods

    The Faculty of Law uses a 6-point grading scale, with 1 being the lowest possible grade and 6 being the highest possible grade. Half grades are also permitted. The grading scale is as follows:

    Local Grading Scale

    ECTS Grade

    6.0 Excellent

    A

    5.5 Very good

    B

    5.0 Good

    C

    4.5 Fair

    D

    4.0 Pass

    E

    < 4.0 Fail

    FX / F

    For more information, please visit UZH, Faculty of Law, Exams.

    Students also must comply with Miami Law’s International Exchange Policies & Procedures. Students should aim to take at least the equivalent of 11 Miami Law credits while studying abroad; they can earn a maximum of 14 Miami Law credits from a study abroad semester. Additional rules regarding eligible course work and credit transfer back to Miami Law apply.

Contact Person/Office:

Global Student Experience
University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, CH-8006, Zurich
Phone: 0041 44 634 45 05
Email: incoming@int.uzh.ch


 

Contact team:

  • Ilaria Russo (Ms.), Incoming Coordinator / Project Manager
  • Nadine Fossati (Ms.), International Student Advisor

Helpful Links

International Exchange Student Handbook

A comprehensive guide to helping international students prepare to spend a semester at Miami Law. Learn more.

Study Abroad: Application Process Guide

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