Students

Student Exchanges

Beyond the unique cultural diversity of Switzerland, more student interaction beyond the linguistic barrier means more diverse networks of future young professionals and a stronger multilingual working environment in the country. The strategic partnership therefore encourages student exchange between Geneva and Zurich.  

What is the added value of an academic exchange within Switzerland compared to going overseas? What obstacles or difficulties are there and how to go around them? In what follows, you will find more information about these exchanges and the experiences of students.  

To find out about the administrative issues regarding a semester abroad, please consult the relevant webpages.

UNIGE Incoming

UNIGE Outgoing

UZH Incoming

UZH Outgoing

What students are saying

Share your testimonial

If you are a former exchange student or have studied at both universities and would like to share your experience, we would be happy to hear from you! Please feel free to contact us.

Facts and figures

Between 2017 and 2021, 163 students carried out an academic exchange between the University of Geneva and the University of Zurich.

International Summer Schools 2022

The summer schools at the University of Zurich and the University of Geneva offer a unique study experience in the summer months . Students from the two universities profit from a 50% discount for the summer schools at the other university. Do not miss this opportunity and apply now!

UZH International Summer Schools

•  Deep Dive into Blockchain
•  Finance for the Future
•  What defines a country’s success?

Geneva Summer Schools

•  Children at the Heart of Human Rights
•  Design the Future of Global Governance
•  Global Citizenship Education
•  Global Health, Drugs, Policy and Power
•  International Cultural Heritage Law
•  International Law & International Humanitarian Law
•  Leadership for Sustainability Transition
•  Prejudice, Discrimination, and the Diversity Challenge
•  Science Communication in the Post-CODIV19 Era
•  SDG: Open Source Health Solutions
•  Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes
•  Sustainability Activism
•  Technology, the Future and You
•  WIPO – UNIGE: Intellectual Property

Stories on Topics

In this section, you can find a compilation of tips and suggestion that students have mentioned about different yet important topics such as housing, living and culture concerning their exchange!

Find out what they have to say, leave comments and share your experiences and advice in the comment function.