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UZH International Summer Schools

Social Program

Our social program offers a variety of opportunities for getting to know your fellow students, developing your intercultural competences outside of a classroom, and learning more about the University of Zurich and Zurich as a city.

The Social Program events are finalized and registration for the individual events will be accessible to enrolled students once the application window has closed. If you have any questions regarding the schedule or about a specific event, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team via summer@int.uzh.ch.

Past programs have included:

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Traditional Swiss Dinner

On a little hill just outside of Zurich we get to enjoy a delicious Swiss dinner made up of traditional dishes. While exploring the Swiss cuisine, we get glimpses of cows grazing and small bunnies just outside the converted barn that is the night's event location.

Hike on Uetliberg

On a leisurely hike, you experience a quintessentially Swiss activity: hiking! Visiting the Uetliberg and taking a walk along the ridge across to Felsenegg, you get to see an amazing alpine panorama, including a beautiful view across Lake Zurich and the city of Zurich. The gondola ride and boat journey back home are the cherry on top!

Day Trip to the Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen

While on a boat ride, we experience one of the largest waterfalls in Europe from up close. The impressive scenery is best experienced with all senses! Afterwards, a tour takes us through the scenic old town of Schaffhausen and to the Munot, a 16th century fortress.

Guided City Tour in Zurich

Discover the city of Zurich with our guide Philippe! The tour is especially tailored to UZHISS students and their short visit to the city.

Campus BBQ

On the penultimate day of the UZHISS, we look back on a successful three weeks and celebrate with a tasty BBQ in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Junu Jahana, American University of Sharjah (UZHISS 2025)

The BBQ at Irchel campus was the most relaxing part of the social program after the academic program had finished. I was able to connect with students from other programs and share our different experiences.

Kai Lam, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (UZHISS 2024)

I really wanted to have an exchange experience so I chose this school because it's in Switzerland, because of the views and the mountains. If you have the chance to do it, the summer school is a good opportunity to study here and explore the city of Zurich.

Yuansi, University of Queensland (UZHISS 2023)

I am so glad that the University of Zurich offered me this opportunity. I met impressive classmates from different cultures and very nice teachers. The university took care of our needs and arranged a variety of social activities. It really is an unforgettable and impressive experience for me and I will miss the time spent in this summer school.