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The application window for Explore – Academic Orientation Program for Refugees at UZH for the 2024/25 program is closed.
«Explore - Academic Orientation Program for Refugees at UZH» is a semi-intensive program at the University of Zurich (UZH) and is aimed at qualified refugees who want to improve their German language skills at an academic level and get to know the content and demands of studying in Switzerland. Participants attend German courses, academic modules and various information events on higher education opportunities at UZH for at least one semester.
Duration Mid-September 2024 – End of December 2024 & Mid-February 2025 – End of May 2025 |
Costs 3000 CHF/Semester |
Application 2. Mai 2024 – 30. Juni 2024 |
Target Group Qualified refugees (N, F, B, S) with at least a upper secondary school-leaving certificate |
Participants of Explore attend a German course with 6 lessons per week at UZH. German courses are offered at levels B1 and B2-C1. Participants improve their German language skills in these courses with a focus on academic language skills. In the B2-C1 level German course, participants prepare for the "telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule" and "Goethe-Zertifikat C1" exams. The placement in German courses is based on an oral assessment during the application process conducted by the Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich.
Deutsch im akademischen Kontext; B1
Tuesday, 08:00 – 12:00 & Thursday, 10:15 – 11:45
The course is at B1 level. Academic language skils are improved through:
The course provides an intensive training program in all four language skills. Using set phrases, guided discussions, and short presentations, oral skills are trained and developed. Through texts, vocabulary lists, listening texts, and conversations on various topics, both productive and receptive vocabulary is expanded. Practice is conducted to express oneself in various situations of private and social life. Additionally, course participants engage in reading, understanding, and writing texts of various types. In oral and written expression, the focus is on argumentative strategies. Grammatical knowledge is taught at level B1, progressing to B2 during the second semester. The course does not specifically prepare for certification exams.
Deutsch im akademischen Kontext; B2-C1
Tuesday, 08:00 – 12:00 & Thursday, 10:15 – 11:45
The course is situated at the B2 language level. Depending on the proficiency level of the participants, topics at the C1 language level may also be addressed throughout the course. Academic language proficiency is enhanced through:
The course provides an intensive training program in all four language skills: The training of these skills is primarily aimed at exam preparation for "telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule" and "Goethe-Zertifikat C1". Additionally, course participants engage in reading, understanding, and writing academic texts. Furthermore, grammatical knowledge is deepened and expanded with the aim of enabling more nuanced speaking, understanding, and writing.
Participants in Explore attend 1-2 regular academic modules at UZH as auditors*. This corresponds to a weekly workload of approximately 2-8 lessons. In doing so, they become familiar with the content and requirements of regular study programs and can expand their subject-specific knowledge. Selected academic modules from the Faculty of Theology and the Studies of Religion, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, Faculty of Philosophy, and Faculty of Science are available. Academic modules from the Faculty of Medicine and the Vetsuisse Faculty cannot be attended.
To the academic modules of Explore in the fall semester of 2024
*Auditors can attend individual courses at UZH without enrollment. However, auditors cannot take exams and do not receive ECTS credits.
Participants of Explore attend various information sessions or workshops on higher education opportunities per semester. For the Fall Semester 2024, events with a focus on the following topics are planned:
Participation in the information events is mandatory for all participants of Explore.
The following requirements must be met in order to participate:
The fulfillment of the following criteria are an advantage:
The number of places is limited. Participation is determined by the Coordination Office Explore.
Program Fees
Please contact us with any questions about Explore via e-mail (refugees@global.uzh.ch), telephone (+41 44 634 65 12), or visit our information desk (PDF, 1 MB) in the main building of UZH.
Location and opening hours of the information desk:
You can find further contact information on our contact page.
We answer the most common questions about Explore in our FAQ.
"Explore - Academic Orientation Program for Refugees at UZH" is a program of UZH. Learn more about the general provisions of Explore here (PDF, 68 KB).
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