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Overview
Study Geography and Earth System Sciences at University of Zurich
The Geography - Earth System Sciences PhD program from University of Zurich also includes a curriculum encompassing 12 ECTS credits.
Of these, 6 must be gained from a core set of mandatory courses including an introduction to the PhD process, exchanges over research themes in Geography and the opportunity to present individual research projects.
The remaining 6 ECTS credits are gained through attendance of additional recommended courses offered within the framework of the Graduate School or the wider university.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- International Geochronolgy Summer School
- Promotion Seminar
- Research Forum on Political Geography
- Research Forum on Biogeochemistry and Landscape Dynamics
- Research Forum on Water, Cryosphere and Climate
- Teaching Advanced Microscopy for Life Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English, German
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
12 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geography Geology View 3 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to doctoral study is governed by the ordinance on admission to studies at the University of Zurich (Verordnung über die Zulassung an der Universität Zürich VZS).
- The main requirement for admission to doctoral study is a Master's degree from a university or an equivalent degree. Each PhD project must receive approval from a professor at the Faculty of Science or from a person who has the right to confer a PhD at the Faculty of Science.
- All applicants whose native language is not English, or whose prior studies have not been conducted in English, are required to provide proof of sufficient knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
284 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 142 EUR per semester during 36 months. -
National
284 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 142 EUR per semester during 36 months.
- Tuition fee is 150 CHF per semester
Living costs for Zürich
1920 - 2572 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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