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Language courses and academic communication

Seminars, Lectures & Colloquia
August 01, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Study one of 15 languages at an academic level with other motivated learners

Abstract

The Language Center provides language support to UZH and ETH students, staff, and alumni. We teach courses in 15 languages, and we assist our course participants to enhance their academic communication skills.

Learning objectives

Learn how to express yourself in a different language in writing or orally; expand your vocabulary by deepening your knowledge of a foreign language.

Content

The Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich is a service center provided by the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. We offer a range of academic language courses and services, and we act as a point of reference for universities on issues relating to the acquisition of foreign and specialist languages.

Location

  • ETH Zentrum
    ETH Zentrum
  • ETH Hönggerberg
    ETH Hönggerberg
  • Outside ETH
    UZH
  • Online
    Zoom/ Moodle/ OLAT

Comment

Visit our Self-Access-Centre in Rämistrasse and on Hönggerberg.

Language

English & German

Target audience

Bachelor students
Master students
Doctoral students
Postdocs

Organiser

Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich

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