Studying at PH Zurich within a mobility programme
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PH Zurich is happy to welcome exchange students from partner universities and offers a range of exciting course units taught in English, German and French.
Study at PH Zurich for one or two semesters
You are eligible to apply for an exchange semester at PH Zurich if you have already completed at least two semesters at a university of teacher education.
If you are a student at one of the PH Zurich partner universities – of which there are over 100 – you should be able to take advantage of one of the many available exchange and mobility programmes. If you are studying at a university that does not have a bilateral mobility agreement in place with PH Zurich, you can still apply to study with us independently as a free mover.
As an exchange student at PH Zurich, you can benefit from an attractive range of course units taught in English within the degree programmes (Pre-Primary and Early-Primary, Primary, Lower Secondary).
National exchanges
Are you a student at a university in French-speaking Switzerland or in Ticino who is interested in completing an exchange semester at PH Zurich? You can study at PH Zurich for one or two semesters through the National Teacher Exchange Programme (NALE) coordinated by Movetia.
International exchanges
International student exchanges at PH Zurich are funded by the Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP), the Swiss programme for Erasmus+. Bilateral exchange agreements are in place with universities outside of Europe.
My time in Switzerland was a transformative experience, where I grew as a teacher, embraced cultural diversity and developed a global educational perspective. Natasha Thom, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Short-term programmes
Have you decided against an exchange semester in Switzerland but would still be keen to study alongside other students from all around the world and gain some intercultural experience? PH Zurich offers special programmes to introduce students at our international partner universities to Swiss education, culture and society, such as the Summer School.
Why choose PH Zurich
There is a long list of reasons for choosing to study at PH Zurich as an exchange student or as part of a short-term programme:
- You will be studying at one of the largest universities for teacher education in Switzerland, which is leading the way on expertise for schools, teachers and education authorities.
- You will receive an unforgettable insight into the Swiss educational system and cover topics of relevance in teacher education.
- The PH Zurich campus is right at the heart of the city of Zurich, conveniently located next to the main train station. The city of Zurich is the largest location for higher education in Switzerland and is ranked by students among the five most popular university locations in the world according to the QS Best Student Cities rankings.
- The city has so much to offer outside of your studies. You can take a refreshing dip in Lake Zurich on warm summer days and head to the snowy mountains by public transport during the winter months. The varied social and cultural programmes alongside your studies will help you get to know the city and country better too.
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Erasmus code of PH Zurich: CH ZURICH21
Contact
Do you have questions about PH Zurich’s mobility programmes? The International Office will be happy to assist you:
Students with an international degree who are interested in studying for their teaching diploma at PH Zurich should phone the PH Zurich hotline. The same applies to students who already have some credits and are keen to continue and complete their studies at PH Zurich. Refer to the information provided for your degree programme to find out about the admission process for students with qualifications from another country. Our hotline is available if you have any questions.