61 Master's degrees offered by the university

Graduates from the Mathematics program at University of Zurich deepen their knowledge of an area of Mathematics by completing a master’s thesis and attending specialized lectures. 

The Quantitative Finance course at University of Zurich offers a specialization both in the basic economic pinciples of finance as well as in the application of probability theory, stochastic theory and numerical analysis in finance.

The student of the Biology - Immunology course from University of Zurich learns how to analyse and isolate human blood cells and leukocytes from murine lymphoid tissues and studies their interactions in vitro and in vivo.

The Management and Economics program from University of Zurich provides an advanced academic education and allow students to complete independent academic and project-based work.

The English Literature and Linguistics course from University of Zurich expands on the Bachelor's study program.

Students choosing this Biology - Cancer Biology program from University of Zurich are interested in understanding basic molecular pathways that regulate genome instability events underlying cellular transformation, crucial characteristics of cancer initiating cells, their interaction with tumor microenvironment and their molecular characteristics that offer therapeutic opportunities.

The Medical Biology course from University of Zurich is oriented exclusively toward graduates of degree courses in human medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry

The student of the Biology - Virology course from University of Zurich will have an opportunity to carry out independent experimental or theoretical work, with a focus on basic science, medical science or veterinary science.

The program in Geography from University of Zurich without a specialization is suitable for generalists. It is a qualification for careers in geography. The Master’s degree also serves as the basis for a dissertation and forms the academic foundation to work toward a Teaching Diploma for Secondary Education.

The Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology (Fast Track) course from University of Zurich is intended for exceptional students envisioning an academic career. 

The Evolutionary Language Science course is offered by University of Zurich. Those completing the program are equipped with the specialist linguistic knowledge required to analyze language evolution.

The Comparative and International Studies course offered by University of Zurich is a research-oriented graduate program in political science. With its strong emphasis on methods, theory and research.

The Physics (Fast Track) course at University of Zurich targets outstanding students with an excellent Bachelor’s diploma seeking an academic career.

The History of The Contemporary World course at University of Zurich is an opportunity for students to engage with the historicity of social upheaval and present-day conflicts.

The Neural Systems and Computation program offered by University of Zurich provides students with scientific knowledge and understanding and the capability to carry out independent scientific work.

The goal of behavioral biology is to analyze animal and human behavior from a biological point of view and with biological methods. The Biology - Animal Behaviour course offered by University of Zurich provides an understanding of the diversity, regulation and function of behavior.

Graduates of the Molecular and Cellular Biology course at University of Zurich have skills in scientific research. Their knowledge allows them to understand complex biological systems.

The program in History at University of Zurich involves a thorough examination of history from antiquity to the most recent past.

This Geography - Human Geography program from University of Zurich offers an in-depth subject-specific focus and guides students towards applied research. Students learn to apply theories, methods and approaches from certain fields in Geography to problems in research and practice, and to critically classify and reflect on these. 

The Biostatistics program from University of Zurich provides students with a deeper scientific understanding and the capability to carry out independent scientific work in biostatistics.