FAQ

The UZH Guest Apartments are a temporary solution, primarily for visiting lecturers from abroad and individuals who are taking up a professorship at UZH. If available, they are also offered to a wider circle of UZH guests.

The application form must be obtained from the host institute of UZH and signed there. You can also request it directly by email and forward it to the host institute for signature.

The disposition of the apartments start about three months before the arrival of the guest.

Usually the period of use is three to six months but the minimum lenght is one month.

Use begins on the first working day of each month at 4 p.m. If this day falls on a weekend or public holiday, the move-in will take place on the next working day. Keys will be handed over at the external administration office at Waldmannstrasse 4, 8001 Zurich.

Use ends on the last working day of each month at 10:00 a.m. If this falls on a weekend or public holiday, the move-out will take place on the previous working day. The apartment must be vacated on a working day directly in the apartment.

No, the start of the period of use is always at the beginning of the month and ends at the end of the month.

The use of the apartment, the deposit, the service fee, Wi-Fi fees, the final cleaning and laundry service are usually paid by the tenant. The host institute may cover all costs, but this must be clarified directly.

No, it is not possible to view the apartments in advance, as they are usually occupied throughout the year.

No - pets are not allowed in the Guest Apartments.

Parking spaces are not available. Information on parking spaces can be found at the City of Zurich or at the UZH parking management office.
 

The person who uses the apartment is responsible for any damages. The insurance is the tenant's responsibility and it is mandatory.