Tips and tricks for oral examinations

Abstract

Oral examinations – Made easy?

You need to prepare for oral examinations differently than for written performance assessments. Find out how at the event “Tips and tricks for oral examinations”.

Here you will learn about the peculiarities of communication in an oral examination, receive tips on preparation and reflect on potential exam scenarios (performed live by actors).

Learning Objectives

This workshop prepares students for oral examinations at ETH Zurich. You will receive information from ETH Zurich professors about the setting of this examination format and tips on how to prepare for an oral examination. You will also gain an insight into how an oral examination is conducted and how you should behave in this situation.

Location

• ETH Zentrum
  Main Building (HG)

Target audience

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When and where does it take place?

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 6.15–8.00 p.m. (CET), Main Building (HG)

Who is it for?

International Master’s degree students and national Master's degree students without an ETH Zurich Bachelor's degree in their first semester

Further tips

For more tips on oral exams, visit the Counselling and Coaching Centre's website, which offers tools to support daily student life.