University of Zurich

The MSc in Evolutionary Language Science at the University of Zurich explores how language changes and develops over time, drawing on linguistics, biology, anthropology, and cognitive science. You will build skills in both theoretical analysis and research design for interdisciplinary study. • Level: Master’s programme (MSc) • University: University of Zurich • Credits/Duration: Not specified in the provided record (please confirm with the programme page) • Delivery format: Not specified in the provided record (please confirm with the programme page) • Language of instruction: Not specified in the provided record (English requirements indicate an English-taught component) • Tuition fees: Not specified in the provided record • Application deadlines: Not specified in the provided record • Start dates: Not specified in the provided record

Programme Structure

The MSc is built around advanced, interdisciplinary courses and a written research component. Course content focuses on how language develops in individuals and changes across time, linking linguistic evidence with biological, cognitive, and social perspectives.

• Variation in Child Language Development
• Written Paper in Linguistic Ontogeny
• Evolution of the Human Brain, Cognition, and Language
• Sociobiology in Animals
• Conditions of Language Dynamics

Assessment & research output: The programme includes a written paper in linguistic ontogeny. Additional assessment formats (e.g., exams, coursework, presentations) are not specified in the provided record and should be confirmed on the official programme page.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

• Bachelor’s diploma or a degree that is at least equivalent from a state-accredited university.

• Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.

• The degree programme must last at least three years (of regular full-time study: 180 ECTS credits or equivalent workload).

• The diploma must be state-accredited (no equivalency certificates or university-internal confirmations of the successful completion of interim sections).

• The diploma must grant entitlement to undertake a consecutive Master’s programme at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.

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Post-study work permit (Switzerland):

After completing your Master’s degree in Switzerland, you may be eligible to apply for a residence permit for employment. Eligibility and the exact permit type depend on your degree level, your employer, and the Swiss authorities’ assessment of labour-market needs.

Typical eligibility considerations:

• You must have successfully completed your programme and hold the required residence status for study.
• You generally need a job offer that matches your qualification and meets the conditions set by Swiss immigration authorities.
• Permit duration is commonly linked to the employment contract and the applicable Swiss rules at the time of application.
• Some permits may require that the employer follows specific hiring and documentation procedures.

Important notes:

• Rules can change and may differ based on your canton and your nationality.
• Processing times and documentation requirements vary; apply as early as possible after graduation.

For the most accurate guidance, consult the official Swiss immigration authority and your university’s international office.