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On this page we will continuously publish frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding the application, your study path and content, as well as general questions in the context of the DSI Minor Digital Skills.
If you cannot find an answer to your question here, please contact us: digitalskills@dsi.uzh.ch
Can I apply when not already studying at the UZH?
No. Starting in HS 24 (2024 Fall Semester) only students already registered at UZH can apply for the DSI Minor Digital Skills. The application is only open to students who are currently completing their bachelor’s degree at UZH (by the end of the FS/2024 Spring Semester) and intend to pursue their master’s degree at UZH (starting from HS/2024 Fall Semester). It's also available to current master students at UZH who plan to change their Master Minor (by HS/2024 Fall Semester).
Where can I apply?
You have to apply via Selectus and upload all required documents (essay, CV, Bachelor diploma or Transcript of Records) here.
On the starting page of Selectus you choose Sprache «Englisch» and Position «Application DSI Minor Digital Skills (Semester)» and then go through all steps, fill in all information required and upload the documents.
I missed the application deadline, what options do I have now?
If you missed the application deadline you can still visit and complete courses from the DSI Minor Digital Skills. Please inform yourself here about the curriculum. After you completed the courses you can apply for the DSI Minor Digital Skills during the next possible application process. If you are accepted, the successfully completed courses can be credited.If the following semester will be your last semester in the Master's program, please contact us: digitalskills@dsi.uzh.ch
Which courses do I have to take in the first semester?
In the first semester (HS 24/2024 Fall Semester), students of the DSI Minor Digital Skills must attend the compulsory courses «Teamwork on Digital Transformation Challenges I» (P / 3 ECTS), «Digital Transformation – a Scientific Overview» (P / 3 ECTS), and «Intermediate Python Programming» (P / 3ECTS). To make planning easier for students, all courses will take place monday (#minormonday) allowing you to freely plan the rest of your week.
For more information see also themodel curriculum (PDF, 204 KB) or the
barrier-free version (PDF, 54 KB) andVVZ.
If you want to obtain more ECTS in the first semester, you can freely choose from a wide range of different courses offered within the DSI Minor Digital Skills (seeVVZ for current offer).
Do I need proof of C1 level English (in the sense of a certificate) for the application? Is the Federal Matura sufficient proof?
The language of instruction is English. We require 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.
Can I study the DSI Minor Digital Skills when not having prior knowledge in (Python) Programming?
Yes. You will be introduced to Programming through the elective course «Programming Bootcamp» and the compulsory course «Intermediate Python Programming» in your first semester.
Do I need to enroll in the compulsory module «Intermediate Python Programming», if I already have Python competencies.
If you are already experienced in Python and you can demonstrate your skills through certificates or successfully completed courses at UZH, you can substitute the courses with advanced modules from the module group «Programming, Machine Learning & AI».
