OpenFieldUZH Master of Science (MSc) in Informatics (English-taught)
Two-year Master of Science offering specialized tracks in Artificial Intelligence, Software Systems, Data Science, and People and Computing, taught 100% in English in Zurich.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field with minimum 180 ECTS.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Rigorous coursework in algorithms, theoretical computer science, and object-oriented programming.
- Recommendation letters
- Academic transcript and curriculum vitae.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- UZH Foundation merit grants and research assistantship positions (CHF 28 to 35/hour)
- Application fee
- CHF 500 foreign credential evaluation fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 1,220/semester (including non-resident surcharge; approx. USD $2,700/year).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Fall semester international application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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