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Welcome back! Once you’re home, it’s completely normal if a bit of wanderlust kicks in — many students miss their exchange life at first. Take some time to reflect on your experiences and celebrate what you’ve achieved! After settling back in, make sure to check with your partner university about when your exam grades will be transmitted to UZH. This step is especially important if your exchange semester was the final semester of your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, since you’

The next step is to take care of all the practical arrangements, such as finding housing, applying for a visa (if necessary), and preparing your travel documents. You’ll usually receive helpful information and resources directly from your partner university, including: Guides for incoming exchange students Tips on housing options Information about orientation weeks , student support , and arrival dates You can also find useful housing information on our website , and it’s wor

After you’ve submitted your application on Mobility Online, the Global Student Experience (GSE) team will review your documents. They might contact you if any information or document is missing, so make sure to check your emails regularly. Once your application has been reviewed, you’ll receive a reply from the GSE stating which university UZH has assigned to you. Congrats, now you are one step closer to your exchange! 🎉 If you receive an offer, you’ll have 5 days to accept 

Once you’ve chosen your preferred universities, it’s time to prepare your application documents. Each university has slightly different requirements, but in general, you’ll need to upload the following documents to Mobility Online: Curriculum Vitae (CV)  – a concise overview of your academic background, work experience, and skills. Motivation Letter  – explain why you chose the specific university, how you informed yourself about the available courses, and what benefits the e

After attending the Global Experience Talks  (usually in October ), the next step is to create your account on Mobility Online . Once you’re registered, you can start exploring your exchange options. The first important decision is whether you want to go: Inside Europe – through a SEMP  exchange Outside Europe – through a non-subject-specific agreement   You’ll find both options on the Mobility Online search portal, where you can browse all partner universities that UZH offer

Before you can start planning your exchange semester, your first step is to attend the Global Experience Talks  organized by the Global Student Experience (GSE)  team at UZH. During these sessions, former exchange students  and faculty coordinators  will share all the key information you need to know about studying abroad — from application procedures and partner universities to deadlines and funding opportunities. The main Global Experience Talks  event usually takes place i