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Useful information for newcomers in Zurich
Insurance
Attention!Health insurance is required for everyone in Switzerland
Links● General information about insurance● Health insurance for international students● Insurance price comparison● Become a Rega patron
Transport Network
Tips● Public transport with a half-fare discount is cheaper. ● Buy a daily ticket on all Swiss Network (except some mountain lifts and special trains) in your Gemeinde
Links● Zurich transport network ● Swiss transport network
Shops and Restaurants
Schedule● Monday to Saturday are workdays● Sunday is a day off
Links ● ETH Restaurants and Cafeterias● UZH Mensas
Language education
TipsYou can learn German with the Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich as well as with our UASAZ Language Tandem
Links● German courses● ETH tandem learnings● Autonomous learning
Accommodation
For refugees
Tips from ETH and AVETH
Information from ETH and AVETH on arriving in Switzerland, living in Zurich, looking for jobs and doctoral positions, being a doctoral student, using ETH services, taxes, etc.Welcome Center of ETHSurvival guide from AVETH
Ukrainian Organisations in Switzerland
There are several organisations in Switzerland uniting Ukrainians and those passionate about Ukraine. You can find a group of people with shared interests, whether it is education, culture, sport, or social activities!Ukrainian Organisations in Switzerland