Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If you cannot find an answer to your question here, please contact us: digitalskills@dsi.uzh.ch

Question:
Can I enroll if I am not yet studying at the University of Zurich (UZH)?

Answer:

The program is open to:

• Students who are matriculated at UZH,
• Students who are applying for a Master’s program at UZH.

If you are not yet a student at UZH, you must first apply to the university. More information about Master’s admission and deadlines: Application and Admission UZH.

When you apply for a Master’s program at UZH, you can combine DSI Minor/LAO Digital Skills with your Major, provided that your Major program allows this combination.

Question:
I am completing my Bachelor’s degree at UZH. I would like to pursue the DSI Minor/LAO program in my Master’s. How do I proceed?

Answer:
Since the Minor/LAO is a Master’s program, you can officially enroll in the DSI Minor/LAO Digital Skills program after finishing your Bachelor's degree. When transferring to the Master’s level, you can enroll in the Minor/LAO by requesting a change of degree and/or study program.

For detailed instructions, please refer to Change of Degree and/or Study Program.

Note: You may already complete modules during your Bachelor’s and count them as electives. When you start your Master’s and enroll in the Minor/LAO, these modules will be credited retroactively.

Question:
Where can I apply?

Answer:
From Fall Semester 2025 onwards, there is no application procedure.

Students matriculated at the UZH can enroll in the program by requesting a «Change of Degree and/or Study Program» via the student portal during the requesting period. Students who apply to the University of Zurich can select the DSI Minor/LAO in combination with their Major.

For more information: Enrollment

Question:
I missed the deadline for the Change of Degree and/or Study Program. What options do I have now?

Answer:
If you missed the deadline, you may still pursue modules from the DSI Minor/LAO Digital Skills program. The modules are open to students from all disciplines through the School of Transdisciplinary Studies (STS). They can be completed without enrollment and credited to the program after you have enrolled in the program.

Question:
Which modules are compulsory?

Answer:
Students of the DSI Minor/LAO Digital Skills program must attend the following compulsory courses:

• Teamwork on Digital Transformation Challenges I & II
• Digital Transformation – a Scientific Overview
• Programming with Python

 For more information:

• Curriculum, Study Path and Content 
• UZH Course Catalogue (VVZ)

Question:
Do I need to provide a C1-English certificate for the application? Is the Federal Matura sufficient proof?
 
Answer:
The language of instruction is English. We expect students to have at least C1 level language skills and consider the Federal Matura to be sufficient proof of this level. You do not need to submit a certificate.

Question:
Can I pursue the DSI Minor/LAO Digital Skills without prior knowledge in programming?
 
Answer:
Yes. You will be introduced to programming through the elective course «Programming Bootcamp» and the compulsory course «Programming with Python» in your first semester.

Question:
Do I need to enroll in the compulsory module «Programming with Python», if I already have Python programming skills?
 
Answer:
If you are already experienced in Python and you can demonstrate your skills through certificates or successfully completed courses at UZH, you may substitute the module with other modules from the program selection. Please send an e-mail to digitalskills@dsi.uzh.ch with your certificates attached.