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Information for Refugees

Applications for Explore 2026/27 program will be accepted from 5 May to 24 July 2026 via our online application form.

The University of Zurich wants to help refugees gain access to university education. The Coordination Office Explore at Global Affairs is responsible for coordinating the various services available.

Services and information for refugees:

Explore – Academic Orientation Program for Refugees

Scholars at Risk

Studies and Education in Switzerland

General information:

Studies at UZH

Research at UZH

Information for International Students and Scholars

News and Events

  • Bildung Verboten!

    Das Kompetenzzentrum Menschenrechte der Universität Zürich lädt zu folgender Veranstaltung ein:

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    Wie Mahbube Ibrahimi nach ihrer Flucht in der Schweiz eine geheime Online-Schule für afghanische Mädchen gründete.

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  • Digitale Teilhabe für Alle

    Im Rahmen des Pilotprojekts «Digitale Teilhabe für alle» werden vergünstigte oder kostenlose Notebooks an Menschen mit gültiger KulturLegi vergeben, die keine Sozialhilfe beziehen. 

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Additional Information

Coordination Office Explore

Contact:
Please contact us via e-mail (welcome@globalaffairs.uzh.ch) or phone (+41 44 634 65 12) or visit our information desk in case of questions regarding regular studies or the Explore program.
More information about contact persons, as well as location and opening hours of our counter can be found here.

Flyer Explore

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Quicklinks and available languages

Subpages of Information for Refugees