International Ph.D. Programs in the Life Sciences

The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several highly
competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the
University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education
opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious
students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students
perform their research project in one of the participating research
groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific
interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout
the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D.
studies usually last 3-4 years.

Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Masters degree or
equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the
Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to
register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending
on the affiliation of their future research group.

To be eligible for the Ph.D. programs of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School, applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent from a university in the field of natural sciences, medical sciences, computer sciences or engineering. Applicants admitted to the programs will have to register with either the University of Zurich or the ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future mentor.

Application Process

Online application STEP 1 and STEP 2


For further information please contact the LSZGS administrator:


Scholarships on Life Science Zurich Graduate School

Dr. Susanna Bachmann

University of Zurich

Institute of Molecular Biology

Winterthurerstrasse 190

8057 Zürich


Fax: ++41 44 635 68 61

Email: gradschool@lifescience.uzh.ch