ETH Zurich presents the definitive course on the relationship between people and technology: “Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).” In an era where software defines our daily reality, this course moves beyond mere aesthetics to explore the cognitive, social, and technical frameworks that make systems truly usable. Through high-level case studies and iterative design projects, you will learn to bridge the gap between complex engineering and the human end-user. While the university provides elite academic instruction, access to the Department of Computer Science (D-INFK), and official ECTS credits, Edulux Summer manages the high-end logistics and travel services required for your stay in Zurich.
What You’ll Learn (at ETH Zurich)
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Foundations of User-Centered Design (UCD): Investigating the core philosophy of placing human needs, abilities, and constraints at the center of every stage of the design process.
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User Experience (UX) Analysis Methods: Mastering a toolkit of qualitative and quantitative research methods—including user interviews, personas, and ethnographic studies—to uncover true user pain points.
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Cognitive Psychology for Interfaces: Exploring how human perception, memory, and attention influence how users interact with menus, buttons, and complex data visualizations.
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Prototyping & Interaction Design: Learning to move from low-fidelity wireframes to interactive high-fidelity prototypes using modern industry tools to test and refine concepts rapidly.
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Usability Engineering & Evaluation: Gaining proficiency in heuristic evaluation, cognitive walkthroughs, and formal usability testing to measure a system’s efficiency and learnability.
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HCI in Emerging Technologies: Analyzing the unique design challenges posed by Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and AI-driven conversational interfaces.
Our Travel & Experience Services
We manage the journey and the sophisticated Swiss lifestyle so you can focus on the future of the user experience:
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Cultural & Exploration Tours: Curated excursions including a VIP tour of the Google Zurich engineering office (a global hub for UX research), a sunset networking cruise on Lake Zurich, and a weekend trip to the FIFA Museum to explore the intersection of digital interaction and global sports culture.
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Ticketing & Flights: Full management of your round-trip airfare and international travel itinerary into Zurich Airport (ZRH) with premium private transfers.
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Guaranteed Housing: Vetted boutique living arrangements or high-end apartments in Zurich’s Seefeld or Zentrum districts, offering a quiet, productive environment within walking distance of the ETH CAB building.
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Visa & Insurance: Professional guidance on Swiss/Schengen entry requirements and comprehensive travel health coverage for the duration of the program.
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Local Transfers: Seamless arrival pickup via private car and a Zurich Card for unlimited use of the city’s world-class trams and the scenic Polybahn funicular.