Overview

Students will accumulate various knowledge:

The Political Science study program at University of Zurich prepares students to systematically examine current questions and problems. It is highly research-oriented and includes intensive methodological training.

In their Master’s thesis candidates demonstrate the ability to independently work on complex social science issues while soundly applying their methodological skills, to present and communicate appropriately, and actively participate in the academic community.

Career opportunities:

The degree prepares students for a further career in science as well as for work in the broader environment of public administrations, federal authorities, consulting, the media, the private sector, and international organizations. Candidates can specialize in a concentration of their choice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Pre-Research Seminar Democracy, Development and International Relations

Pre-Research Seminar Political Data Journalism

Beyond Linear Regression: Categorical, Choice and Count Models

Class and Gender Inequalities in a Comparative Perspective

Digital Technology, Politics, and Policy-Making
Guilt, Responsibility, and Blame

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English, German

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Environmental Economics & Policy Political Science View 24 other Masters in International Relations in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s diploma or a degree that is at least equivalent from a state-accredited university.
Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.
The degree program must last at least three years (of regular full-time study: 180 ECTS credits or equivalent workload).
The diploma must be state-accredited (no equivalency certificates or university-internal confirmations of the successful completion of interim sections).
The diploma must grant entitlement to undertake a consecutive Master’s program at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.
You must fulfill the requirements of the Master’s study program in question; in other words, you must have the knowledge and skills required for the Master’s study program.
These requirements are set on the basis of the quality, content and scope of, and the level of skills imparted in, one or more Bachelor’s degree programs at the University of Zurich.

Tuition Fee

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International

1440 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 CHF per semester during 24 months.
National

1440 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 CHF per semester during 24 months.

Surcharge for foreign students at Master: 100 CHF

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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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