Study & University Resources
Great to have you here! On this page, you'll find cool resources for your studies and university, as well as some exciting student clubs. We're constantly working on improving and expanding the site, so please check back often. Thanks for being with us!
Young professional & student organizations
SUJS
Founded in 1948, the Swiss Union of Jewish Students (SUJS) is the national union representing Jewish people aged 18–35 in Switzerland. They regularly organize Shabbaton and engage in political and social engagement with Jewish youth.
Hamakom
HaMakom is a non-profit project launched by the Israelitische Cultusgemeinde Zürich (ICZ) with the aim of offering students and young professionals in Zurich a rich social life.
JuKo
The ICZ Youth Commission organizes events for children, teenagers, and young adults. The focus is on conveying Jewish identity, Jewish knowledge, and Jewish values.
Contact points for students in crises
Are you feeling mentally unwell? Is your studies stressing you out? Are you looking for immediate help, counseling, or a support group? Here you'll find a list of resources.
Overview of the Canton of Zurich
Here you will find various services and contact points for mental stress and mental illness – for example, psychosocial counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention or inpatient psychiatric facilities.
PBSZH
Students and doctoral candidates at UZH and ETH Zurich can contact the Psychological Counseling Center of the Universities of Zurich (PBSZH) in case of psychological or social crises. They offer free, confidential support from experienced psychologists.
Jewish concerns
For specifically Jewish concerns or those in need of religiously sensitive counseling, organizations such as the Israelitische Cultusgemeinde Zürich (ICZ) and Chabad Zürich are available. They offer consultations, pastoral support, and practical assistance. Chabad Zürich, in particular, also offers personal guidance for those experiencing identity conflicts, antisemitic experiences, or spiritual crises.
For ZHAW students in Winterthur
If you're a student at the ZHAW, welcome! You're cordially invited to participate in one of our VJSZ events in Zurich. We value the exchange with young Jews from all over the world.
At the same time, the IGW in Winterthur also organizes great events specifically for Jewish students and young professionals in the region. So whether you want to stay locally or join us in Zurich—the choice is yours!
Just get in touch with us. We'd love to have you in our community!