Exchange semesters and mobility credits

Exchange semesters

While exchange semesters are not part of the curriculum, students may spend one semester (or parts thereof) at another university or go abroad for purposes of MA thesis-related field research while remaining enrolled at ETH (leave of absence).

Stays abroad must be well justified in terms of the academic standing of the student and specialization of the chosen university and program of studies. ECTS may be accredited in the categories 'lectures' and 'seminars' upon approval by the Director of Studies.

Stays abroad have to be organized and funded by the student.

Can I have external credits recognized?

Cedits may be earned at universities other than ETH Zurich or UZH (mobility credits). Of these mobility credits a maximum of 30 may be recognised towards the Master’s degree, as long as they involve equivalent achievements.

The Director of Studies decides whether mobility credits will be recognised.