Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for the program?

Students at UZH must have completed their Bachelor with either:

• A major in a natural science with a minor in either computational science or Informatics (computer science).
• A major in a computational field (computer science, computational linguistics, etc.) with a minor in a natural science or computational science.

Students that do not meet these requirements may be required to take additional courses ("Auflagen") in order to meet the requirements. These additional courses do not count towards the program. Students are not eligible if more than 60 ECTS (two semesters) of courses are needed to meet the requirements.

Students with a non-UZH degree must meet the same requirements as someone who has graduated with a Bachelor degree from UZH. Applicants will be assessed based on the closest matching UZH degree program, and if there are deficits then addtional courses will be assigned to remedy this. If more than 60 ECTS would be required then students are not eligible.

What are the Language requirements?

The Master program is taught in English. Students must demonstrate C1 level fluency in English. More details on the requirements as well as who is exempt can be found here.
Language Requirements

How do I apply?

You can find the procedure here:
Online Application and Admission

What is the deadline to apply?

There are separate deadlines for starting in the Spring or Fall semester which you can find here:
Application Deadlines

Do I need to pre-register?

No. The Specialized Master in Computational Science does not require pre-registration. When you are ready to apply visit the UZH Application Portal

Can I start in the Spring Semester, or only in the Fall?

You may start in either semester. Some of the course prerequisites are geared towards starting in the fall, but it is still possible to start in the spring.

What courses can I take?

The list of course may be found in the program structure section of the program page.

Can I take courses that are not on the list?

It is possible with the permission of the director of the master program.

How do I register to graduate?

You must register to graduate in the "Study Progress & Graduation App". Instructions can be found on the Register for Graduation page.