How many universities does Zurich have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Zurich with 710 study programmes between them, 546 taught in English.

Is Zurich affordable for students?

Zurich scores 2/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Switzerland spend roughly €1,470 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Switzerland.

Universities in Zurich

Zurich has 2 universities in our index, offering 710 study programmes — 546 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability2/10

Safety9/10

Student vibe8/10

English-friendly7/10

Weather6/10

Transport10/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Zurich offers a high quality of life with excellent safety and transport, a vibrant cultural scene, and good English proficiency, though it is a very expensive city with distinct seasonal weather.