hi,does anyone know something about the phd-program in finance in zuerich? maybe somebody has even taken part in that program. how are the courses and the chances for getting a job afterwards?and zuerich? how much chf-money do you approximatly need per month for living? after completion do you get an english title like the phd or a title like the 'dr' common in european countries?how is the reputation of the phd-program compared to others phd-program within switzerland and compared to phd-programs worldwide?thanks a lot.

the Phs is young, only 2 years.==> - not well recognized- not really exeptionnal students- not a lot of publicationsbut+ very good teaching faculty+ link with ETH+ zurich is the center of finance in switerland+ zurich is beautifull+ get 3000 CHF per month the first year of studies+ link with gamma fundationFAME in Lausanne : too corporate finance and no flexibility... ZH is better for that.

hi spaagg,thanks for your reply.you did the master at eth - do you know where are the difference between the master and the first year of the phd-program?where do you do you phd? as a teaching-assistant how much do you get?which universities would you recommend instead of zuruch? is the university zurich as well known as eth?thanks for your help...

ask shadi for the ranking of universities. I don't care. in my situation, I did't apply for a PhD in ZH since the first year overlap at 80% the Master program. So I would not have learned more...I went to FAME, but that was too much corporate finance for me. And now, that's worst (they changed the lectures). Do not care about money: as a PhD student you'll get engough to live. In the first year you just take lectures, you don't teach.

ok. you know anything about the program in lugano?i dont care about money, but it would be interesting how much you get in the second and third year.if the master and the phd-program are so similar it is strange that they recommand such a master before entering the phd-program.do you think it is managable without such a master, too? after having finished the phd, is it easy to get a job?how much are the living costs in zurich?so many questions... thanks.

QuoteOriginally posted by: ruphusok. you know anything about the program in lugano?i dont care about money, but it would be interesting how much you get in the second and third year.if the master and the phd-program are so similar it is strange that they recommand such a master before entering the phd-program.do you think it is managable without such a master, too? after having finished the phd, is it easy to get a job?how much are the living costs in zurich?so many questions... thanks.1. lugano --> nice weather, friendly people, but the PhD is less interesting2. you'll be paid for the teaching you give : ~3'000-4'000 CHF/month3. yes, no problem to follow the PhD without the MASF. But I am sure you'ld need a master anyway4. room ~700 CHF/month, food ~800 CHF/month, parties ~30CHF/entry, transports ~3CHF/ticket, insurance ~300CHF/month, phone ~50CHF/month, TV~50CHF/month.At FAME I received 2'000/month and it was okay (just okay...) So in ZH, with 3'000 that enough !

thanks. for your quick reply...do you know if you have to pay tax during the phd-program? or is the first year tax-free as it is a grant and in the following two years you have to pay tax on your income?with insurance you mean health insurance? or more?did you get a phd-degree or a title like 'dr.' as you did your program in switzerland?

1.you have to pay taxes, even in the first year (but cheap), like 500 CHF / semester2.health insurance + RC (you are responsible in case of fire, crash, etc)3.you get the title Dr. + paper to certify that you did a PhD degree

hi,how long does it take to finish such a phd-program?is it possible to do it within 3 years?thanks.

QuoteOriginally posted by: SPAAGGthe Phs is young, only 2 years.==> - not really exeptionnal studentsHow did you figure out that? And who are "exeptional" students in your opinion?

I can vouch for the staff at ETH Zurich as being one of the most accessible. ETH Zurich is the place to go for higher studies in Switzerland.

SPAAGQuotehi spaagg,thanks for your reply.you did the master at eth Have you heard of/met Dr Martin Schweizer at ETH Zurich? He is in the maths department though his interests lie in quantitative finance.

Hi allSVG : Since the PhD is young, it it not well known and not well recognized around the world. Hence, the best students in the world do not really know the program and apply elsewhere in the world. Of course, outliers exist!!!Adas : I have heard about him. Seems to be a nice person.