School students from Zurich Gymnasiums are able to attend regular study modules at UZH and thus deepen and broaden their subject knowledge. The university program for school students comprises one to four semesters and consists of selected modules from the Faculty of Theology, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science, such as:

• Environmental Studies: Sustainability and Society
• Neuroinformatics: Consciousness: from philosophy to neuroscience
• Economics: Human-Computer Interaction
• Law: Introduction to Law
• Theology: Bible Study, The Old Testament
• Study of Religions: Introduction to Islam
• Communications Studies: Media Politics and Media Economics
• Philosophy: Introduction to Practical Philosophy

The offer is aimed at high school students with above-average and broad talents who are in the final two years of Gymnasium (5th/6th grade in Langgymnasium or 3rd/4th grade in Kurzgymnasium). The high school students must also demonstrate strong school performance, an interest in research, and a high level of motivation. In addition, they must show a high level of self-competence and be able to independently follow the course of study and catch up with missed school material.

The high school students may enroll in one module per semester and obtain the associated certificate of performance. The ECTS points earned in a module during a semester can, in accordance with the applicable regulations, be taken into account if students go on to study at UZH. No academic degree will be granted to high school students taking part in the program.

Students may only register for the program through their school. UZH will not accept direct applications from school students or parents. A limited number of places are available.