Master in Chemistry

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Program Overview

1.5 years

Duration
720 CHF/Semester

Tuition Fees
Feb/April

Application Deadline
Full Time

Pace
On-Campus

Delivery Mode
German/English

Language

The Master's Program in Chemistry aims at providing students with advanced knowledge of particular chemical disciplines of their choice. They will gain an in-depth theoretical understanding of Chemistry concepts, which allows them to understand complex chemical systems. By working on current research projects, the students will be exposed to research projects, which will help them with their Master's thesis

Career

A Master’s Degree in Chemistry will open many career opportunities for students in research and industry. Graduates of this major, depending on their interests and area of specialization, will be able to advance in various fields, such as:

Sales and Marketing
Analytical Chemistry
Process and Applications Engineering
Start-up Companies
Patents
Knowledge Management
Media

Key Facts

Autumn Semester

Application Deadline
April 30. 2021
National
Application Deadline
Feb 28, 2021
International For prospective students who require a visa and are therefore dependent on receiving the admission decision in a timely manner for their visa application.

Credit 90 ECTS/3 semesters
Languages German/English
Delivery Mode On-Campus
Intensity Full Time/1.5 years

Admission Requirements

TOEFL iBT ®
IELTS

Minimum required score:

100

120

Minimum required score:

English Language Requirements

C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE))
C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))

Formal Admission Requirement

Bachelor’s diploma or a degree that is at least equivalent from a state-accredited university.
Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.
The degree program must last at least three years (of regular full-time study: 180 ECTS credits or equivalent workload).
The diploma must be state-accredited (no equivalency certificates or university-internal confirmations of the successful completion of interim sections).
The diploma must grant entitlement to undertake a consecutive Master’s program at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.

Academic Admission Requirement

You must fulfill the requirements of the Master’s study program in question.
If these requirements are not fully met, additional requirements and/or conditions (in the form of Bachelor’s modules) may be imposed. P
Conditions must be met in a preparatory phase within the framework of your Master’s studies.
Admission will not be granted if the coursework to be completed as additional requirements and/or conditions for all Master’s study programs of a Master’s degree program comes to more than 60 ECTS credits.
Faculties may impose additional requirements for admission to specialized Master’s study programs, for example, a minimum overall grade for the Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum grades for individual modules, a letter of motivation, or additional qualifications relevant to the studies in question.
Admission to a Master’s study program is generally not possible if you have previously completed studies with equivalent academic content.
Anyone who has been definitively expelled or barred from one or more study programs at the University of Zurich or another higher education institution is excluded from admission to the study program in question, and all study programs deemed similar by the faculty concerned, at all academic levels.

Master’s Program – Applicants with Swiss Qualification

Fact Sheet: Documents to Submit
When filling out the online application form, under the section “documents to submit” you’ll be asked
to upload the following documents relevant for your chosen study programs:

A signed declaration of consent
Current photo, in color, aspect ratio 3:4, image size at least 400×533 pixel
Copy of official identification (passport or ID, no residence permit)
CV
Upper secondary school-leaving certificate1
Please scan all pages of the document, incl. the Student ID Number (if existing).
Transcript of records, university diploma, and diploma supplement2
Confirmation of withdrawal from last higher education institution attended2
Proof of sufficient skills in the language of instruction

Master’s Program – Applicants with Foreign Qualification.

Fact Sheet: Documents to Submit

A signed declaration of consent
Current photo, in color, aspect ratio 3:4, image size at least 400×533 pixel.
Copy of official identification (passport or ID, no residence permit)
CV
Upper secondary school-leaving certificate
Transcript of records, university diploma, and diploma supplement
Proof of sufficient skills in the language of instruction
Transcript of records from mobility studies/exchange semester (If you have done mobility studies/exchange semester)

For further information regarding admission requirements, check the PDF files and the University of Zurich admission page.
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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

National

720 CHF/Semester
International Surcharge for foreign students at Master level is 100 CHF

820 CHF/Semester

Living costs for Zurich

Living Costs

Funding

Financial Aid

Qualifying for a grant

This is your first course of study.
You are registered at the University of Zurich.
Your parents’ taxable income is not higher than CHF 86,000.– and their taxable assets are not above CHF 300,000.–.
You have exhausted all other sources of financial aid including parents, your own income, and cantonal grants.
You have already applied for aid in your parents’ canton of residence. Students from Germany have submitted a BAföG application for abroad.
You can prove good academic achievement at the University of Zurich within a reasonable period of time.
You will finish your studies before turning 45.
International students who are studying at UZH to obtain their master’s degree can only be financially supported by us if they have obtained their bachelor’s degree at a Swiss Institute of Higher Learning. The amount increases by CHF 6,000.– for each additional child.

Qualifying for a loan

You are registered at the University of Zurich.
You have exhausted all other sources of financial aid including parents, your own income, and cantonal grants.
You have only four or less semesters left to study.
You must submit a notarized guaranty. This can also be handed in when signing the contract.
You must be a Swiss citizen or have a C EC/EFTA residency permit.
You must finish your studies before turning 45.

Proving a case of hardship

You are, for no fault of your own, currently in financial straights.
You can realistically pay your debts within 6 months. Short-term credits serve to overcome temporary difficulties (for example, if you are waiting for your grant) and not to pay off debt. Debt collection will be enforced if payment is not punctual.

Study and living expenses for students

Living expenses depend very much on the individual student. These figures should therefore be regarded as a guideline only: (CHF)

Rent incl. heating	690
Additional expenses (telephone, internet, radio, and television fees)	140
Meals	450
Health insurance, insurance	100
Travel	95
Clothing, laundry, personal items	100
Leisure, spending money	150
AHV / IV	40
Tuition fees	130
Teaching materials	120

The expected minimum cost of living for students at the University of Zurich, therefore, comes to a total of CHF 2000 per month.

Getting a Student Visa

Since Switzerland is a part of the Schengen zone, a Schengen visa will win you the right to go to the country, but if you want to stay there as a student, you must take a few more steps. The procedures are different for EU/EFTA and non-EU/EFTA students.

After getting the acceptance letter, follows the process of setting an appointment with the Swiss embassy or consulate in your country. The procedure takes time, so make sure to set the appointment six months prior to your studying. The processing time for the short stay visas is around 10-15 days, and for long stay visas, eight to ten weeks.

For each document required, you have to provide the original along with three copies. The papers should be in English or in one of Switzerland’s national languages (German, French, Italian, or Romansh). If they are not in one of these languages, you will need a certified translation of those documents.

Switzerland Student Visa Requirements

The completed and signed application forms for a long stay visa (D type) in one of the languages mentioned above.
Passport – valid three months beyond the planned stay.
Four passport-size biometric photographs.
Letter of acceptance (certificate of enrollment) issued by a Swiss university.
Paid visa application fee.
Proof of payment of the registration and tuition fees (for the first year of your studies).
Proof of sufficient financial coverage: copies of bank statements or a letter from the bank provided by you or your supervisor. Funds are supposed to cover living costs in Switzerland for the duration of schooling (21,000 CHF or 19,200 EUR at the beginning of each year of your studies).
Scholarship/Loan proof (if available) from an institution that proves that the scholarship or loan will cover all expenses for the study.
CV.
Letter of motivation, which should also include your professional plans for the future.

Submitting the Switzerland student visa application

After filling the application and completing all required documents, you should submit them in person at the Swiss embassy/consulate at the designated time of your appointment. Along with submitting your documents, you are required to pay the Swiss student visa application fee.

After receiving your Swiss Student Visa

You may enter Switzerland after you receive a student visa. Within the first two weeks of arrival, you have to register at the local Residents Registration Office of your canton as well as visit the cantonal migration office in order to obtain a residence permit form.

B permit (a biometric card) is the type of residence permit for student stay. Prior to that, you will receive an attestation that allows you to open a Swiss bank account. It will take up to 8 weeks for your B permit to be processed.

Student Visa Validity

The student visa or the B permit obtained in Switzerland initially is valid for one year. After one year, you have the option to extend it. However, updated proof of income is required in order for your student visa to be extended.

Protip

If you’re a student who wants to study in Switzerland but are not quite sure what are the steps of the student visa application process, you are advised to read the following resources on Everything You Need To Know about getting a visa for Switzerland.

Work Permit

Find out all you need to know about work permit regulations for working part-time (during studies) and full-time (after graduation) in Switzerland.

Work while studying in Switzerland

For many international students in Switzerland, working while studying is an ideal option. Still, that is not recommended by some universities since it can distract and affect your academic work. With job boards and other advisory services, other schools facilitate job searches to help students. During the school year, students’ working hours are limited, and there are a few requirements they need to fulfill.

How many hours are international students allowed to work per week?

International students can work up to 15 hours a week in part-time jobs. But during semester holidays students can work full-time.

When are students allowed to start working?

Students from outside the EU/EFTA countries may start working only 6 months after starting their degree program.

Is there a work permit required for students working part-time?

Citizens from EU-27/EFTA states do not require authorization for short-term employment up to three months or 90 days per the calendar year. For an extended time, they will have to earn a residence permit. Third-country nationals are obliged to submit numerous documents to prove their eligibility for a work permit in Switzerland.

What job can I get as a student in Switzerland?

During your years as a student, there are many part-time jobs that you can do. For most students, employment in retail, restaurants, and others are sought-after options. However, a lack of language skills (in German, French, or Italian) can limit your employment chances.

Work after graduation in Switzerland

Upon your graduation, you have the right to look for a permanent job in Switzerland. Prior to that, a residency permit that allows you to search for a job should be obtained. The permit is only valid for 6 months, and it cannot be extended.

What requirements do students need to fulfill in order to receive a residency work permit?

In order to receive the residency work permit, you have to provide proof that you:

Have graduated.
Are financially able to support your say.
Have secured housing.

Are students allowed to work during this 6 months period?

During this six month period, graduates can work up to 15 hours a week. These rules do not apply for EU/EFTA nationals as they benefit from the freedom of movement under bilateral agreements.

How difficult is for international students to find a permanent job after graduation in Switzerland?

A non-EU/EFTA can get a job in Switzerland only if there are no qualified individuals from within the Swiss labour market or from an EU/EFTA state that apply for the position. Employers are required to show that they made “big efforts” to find qualified applicants from EU/EFTA countries or nationals who already have a permit to work. Furthermore, employers must show why those with priority to get the job were not suitable candidates for the position.

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