Preparations
Application to the University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich
If you are interested in being a guest student or taking part in an exchange period at the University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich please apply by post using the following documents:
Additionally provide:
A curriculum vitae including a list of practical experience in your subject area
A Letter of recommendation from your home institute
Calendar Dates
Deadline for the following autumn semester: 1 February
Deadline for the following spring semester: 15 November
(A decision on your application to study will be reached ca. 4 weeks after the deadline)
Please contact the International Office if you are unable to meet the deadlines.
Autumn semester
Begins CW 38 / ends CW 51
Spring semester
Begins CW 8 / ends CW 22
Work placements, exams and several special events take place between semesters.
Costs
Exchange students (students from Erasmus partner institutes) remain enrolled at their home institution and do not pay tuition fees to the University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich.
The entrance modalities and level of tuition fees for guest students (students from institutes with no cooperation agreement) will be set and calculated on an individual basis by the University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich.
Requirements / Acceptance for a guest or exchange period at the University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich
A basic knowledge of the German language is highly recommended. Lectures are primarily held in German.
Acceptance for a guest or exchange period is always valid for the coming, respectively two coming semesters only. It does not entitle automatic transfer to the University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich.
Health Insurance
Since January 1, 1996 it is necessary for everybody intending to stay for more than 3 months in Switzerland to have basic health insurance coverage. There are a few exceptions to this rule, including students who come to Switzerland on a guest or exchange period programme. It is necessary, however, to have equivalent insurance protection to cover all possible medical costs resulting in Switzerland.
If you already have a health insurance policy valid in your own country it will be necessary for you to check whether this conforms with Swiss basic insurance requirements. If this is the case, then please bring your European Health Insurance Card EHIC, an E111 form or confirmation of your cover in Switzerland from your insurer with you.
If your health insurance offers insufficient coverage then it will be necessary for you to take out additional health insurance. This is possible in Switzerland but will be expensive. Please note that without a valid insurance certificate you will be obliged to take out an insurance policy in Switzerland.
Visa
Students from 'old' EU countries must register with the respective Residents' Registration Office and apply for their visa there within 8 days of arriving in Switzerland.
Students from 'new' EU countries and all other countries must apply for a visa for a guest or exchange period at the Swiss embassy in their home country. Application will require a letter of confirmation from the University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich. Note: Please apply for your visa early. It usually takes 3 months for an application to be processed and entry into Switzerland is only possible with a valid visa. You can find a list of all Swiss Embassies here: www.eda.admin.ch/eda/de/home/reps.html
Staying / Living Expenses in Zurich
Staying in Zurich is not cheap! A room in a flat-share will cost at least CHF 400 per month. A further CHF 1000 – 2000 should be calculated for living expenses. Rooms can be found on notice boards or on the net. You will find useful addresses in the Links section.