General description

Students must earn 60 ECTS credits when choosing Informatics as their first minor study program. The minor study program is made up of compulsory and elective modules from the area of informatics.

Admission requirements

Admission to a Bachelor's degree program is granted via UZH Student Services in accordance with the ordinance on admission to studies at the University of Zurich. http://www.uzh.ch/en/studies/application/bachelor.html

Branch of studies

Computer science

Career possibilities

The minor study program in Informatics will add a thorough basic education in informatics to your major study program. This will enable you to understand and shape how your specialization interacts with the field of informatics. You will be in demand for any role which requires specialist expertise in the field of your major paired with informatics skills. Roles of this nature will require you to perform tasks such as ascertaining and analyzing the problems and requirements of users and customers, and designing, developing, testing and implementing informatics solutions. You will also be able to consult on technology and application issues, particularly in the field of your major. The spectrum of potential employers ranges from major companies to small firms.

ECTS credits

60 ECTS Credits

Program structure

45 ECTS made up of compulsory modules and 15 ECTS made up of elective modules from the area of informatics according to the regulations: http://www.oec.uzh.ch/en/regulations

Major/minor subject combinations

This minor study program can be combined with a major study program in accordance with the provisions set out in your program.

Examination and assessment regulations

Assessments are evaluated with grades or on a pass/fail basis. Grades from 1 to
6 are assigned to graded assessments, where 6 indicates the highest grade and 1 the lowest. A grade of 4 or higher is sufficient to pass. Half and quarter grades are permitted.

Language of instruction

German, English