• Recommendation letter: We require letters of recommendation from two scientists who are familiar with your previous academic work, and who can judge your potential as a Master student. It is your responsibility to ensure that the letters reach us by the application deadline.
• Personal statement: State the reason why you want to participarte in the Masters program. Describe how it relates to your previous studies, and how graduation from the program would benefit your future career.

Assessment and selection procedure

Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee composed of faculty members from both UZH and ETH. Short-listed candidates may be invited for interview in Zurich. Selection for admission is based on the committee's assessment of the student's ability to perform well in the programme. Offers of admission to the Master programme will be made as soon as possible after the application deadline. All applicants, including those unsuccessful, will be notified of the result of their application. No decisions will be given over the telephone. Successful applicants must confirm their participation in the programme at the latest four weeks after they have been accepted.

Contact information

If you have questions concerning the CBB-Program please contact Barbara Scheuner,
or questions regarding the application please contact the UZH Admission office

Incomplete and late applications cannot be processed.