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Licence · Master · Doctorate

LMD system

Zurcher Adventist University follows the LMD system (Licence, Master, Doctorate) for its programs.

  1. Bachelor's (Licence) Bac+3
  2. Master's Bac+5
  3. Doctorate After the Master's
Climb the degrees

The climb

Three degrees, one path

  1. First university degree

    Bachelor's (Licence) Bac+3

    3 years 6 semesters 180 ECTS credits

    The Licence (bachelor's degree) is the first university degree, earned after three years of study (six semesters) and 180 ECTS credits.

  2. In-depth specialization

    Master's Bac+5

    2 years (M1 · M2) 120 ECTS credits 300 ECTS credits since the Baccalaureate

    The Master's is open to holders of a Licence and takes two more years of study (M1 and M2), for 120 ECTS credits (300 ECTS credits in total since the Baccalaureate). It allows in-depth specialization.

  3. What comes next

    Doctorate After the Master's

    A Master's degree prepares students for positions of responsibility or for further study toward a Doctorate.

Bachelor's (Licence) · Bac+3

Our majors

UAZ offers several recognized academic majors, including Computer Science, Theology, Nursing, Law, English Studies, Communication and Management.

Each major offers a complete course of study that combines theory and practice, preparing students for professional and scientific challenges.

  • Computer science

    Tracks

    • Information systems and software engineering
    • Network maintenance and administration

  • Theology

    Tracks

    • Pastoral studies
    • Biblical studies

  • Nursing

    Tracks

    • General nursing
    • Midwifery

  • Law

    Tracks

    • Public
    • Private

  • English studies

    Tracks

    • Translation and interpreting
    • Sociolinguistics

  • Communication

    Tracks

    • Business
    • Media and Journalism

  • Management

    Tracks

    • Business management
    • Finance and accounting

Master's · Bac+5

Master's degrees

The Master's program at Zurcher Adventist University is designed to deepen the knowledge gained in the Licence (Bac+3) and to specialize over two more years (M1 and M2). Master's degrees are awarded in the following majors: Management, Computer Science and English Studies.

  1. M1
  2. M2

  • Management

    Tracks

    • Business administration
    • Finance and accounting

  • Computer science

    Tracks

    • Information systems and software engineering
    • Systems and computer network administration

  • English studies

    Tracks

    • Applied foreign languages - LEAP
    • Applied linguistics - LIAP

Doctorate · What comes next

A Master's degree prepares students for positions of responsibility or for further study toward a Doctorate.

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