Further Stay Abroad Options

Apart from studying abroad at a university, students of English also have the opportunity to go abroad for a shorter period of time (summer schools), take part in a teaching and language assistants program, or work abroad for a semester or two. Furthermore, students who have been abroad without earning any ECTS have the chance to book one of the English Department's Stay Abroad modules. Please consult the following sections for more information on each possibility.

Many British and some other universities offer intensive courses covering a whole range of topics during the summer months (sometimes, also in winter).

Please have a look at the Global Student Experience websites for summer schools and winter schools for a list of possible places and information on any stipends.

The annual excursion to Stratford-Upon-Avon and London, organised by the English Department of the University of Zurich has become a tradition over the years. It takes place very two years and is advertised within the department. The next Shakespeare Week will take place in 2027. 

Disclaimer: The information in this subsection is subject to change. In the case of conflicting information, contact studyabroad@es.uzh.ch.

This program is offered annually to students interested in teaching German (or French) to secondary school students in Britain. Before applying you must have completed two years of University study and have either German or French as a native language. You teach 12 hours weekly (preparation time for the lessons is in addition to the 12 hours teaching time) for about nine months (from October to May in England and Wales; from September to May in Scotland and Northern Ireland) for an income that should cover your cost of living. Accommodation and travel expenses are your responsibility.

Applications have to be submitted to Movetia directly Please see the following website for more information and application forms: Movetia Teaching Assistant

Disclaimer: The information in this subsection is subject to change. In the case of conflicting information, contact studyabroad@es.uzh.ch.

The Amity program allows students to spend up to one academic year teaching language classes (and sometimes classes on European culture) at grammar schools, high schools, or, in rare instances, at universities in the USA. Applications can be made all year round but the best time is toward the end of the autumn semester.

For further information, please read the Amity webpage, particularly the section on "interns".

Stay Abroad Portfolio (Bachelor Module)

Students who have spent six or more weeks within one year and with max. one interruption (i.e. min. 42 days) in the same particular Anglophone region (region = usually not a whole country) can choose to compile a research-based portfolio and earn 3 ECTS. For more information, please consult the UZH course catalogue and themodule guidelines.

Stay Abroad: Research-Based Report (Master Module)

Students who have spent six or more weeks within one year and with max. one interruption (i.e. min. 42 days) in the same particular Anglophone region (region = usually not a whole country) can choose to compile a research-based report and earn 3 ECTS. For more information, please consult the UZH course catalogue and the module guidelines.

Within the framework of the Swiss-European Mobility Programme, UZH students who undertake a traineeship in another European country can apply for funding. Please find the relevant information on this opportunity on the Global Student Experience Office website for SEMP-Traineeships.

The Global Student Experience Office also lists a range of other opportunities to go abroad on their website.