Bachelor's · Master's · Doctorate
The LMD system
Zurcher Adventist University follows the LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorat) system: three degrees, one path.
3 years after the Bac
Bachelor's (Licence)
- 3 years
- 6 semesters
- 180 ECTS credits
The first university degree, awarded after three years of study (six semesters) and 180 ECTS credits.
5 years after the Bac
Master's
- 2 years (M1 · M2)
- 120 ECTS credits
- 300 credits in total
Open to bachelor's graduates, it takes two more years and offers in-depth specialisation.
After the master's
Doctorate
- Research
Master's degrees prepare graduates for positions of responsibility or for doctoral studies.
What is an ECTS credit?
Each course you pass earns credits. 30 credits represent one semester of full-time work, and they are recognised by universities that use the LMD system.