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AI Buddy

OEC AI Buddy 2.0 is here!

Now supporting the full WWF Faculty: Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Informatics for Bachelor & Master. Ask AI Buddy about study regulations, course search, exams, deadlines, and UZH services.

Disclaimer: AI Buddy's answers are not legally binding and do not replace official academic advising. Important information should always be verified against official UZH sources.

First Steps!

Want to become a Beta-Tester?

Do you want to become a Beta-Tester? Reach out to us via e-mail, and we will grant you access to the prototype!

A student-centered approach

The AI Buddy project aims to provide a university-optimized AI assistant for all UZH students. To achieve this, we collaborate intensively with students from design to user testing!

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Our core values

Additional Information

Inclusive

Our AI buddy is designed for all students, regardless of background or abilities. We are committed to breaking barriers in education.

Open

We favour open source software and platforms to ensure interoperability, collaboration, and independence.

Data Protection

Your privacy is paramount. We present transparently how data is used and let you decide how much information you want to share. 

Latest News and Events

  • Get to know Vinzent Schatzmann

    His little blue octopus won over the UZH students in the design competition and is now the new face of the AI Buddy. Get to know Vinzent Schatzmann and the idea behind his design in a short video!

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  • We have our winners!

    1124 UZH students voted for their favourite AI Buddy avatar from October 8 to 30 and we now have our three winners! Congratulations and thank you to all participants!

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  • Vote for your favourite AI buddy avatar!

    It is time for all UZH students to vote for their favourite AI Buddy avatar! 32 UZH students submitted their ideas in the past weeks and now the avatars have about 3 weeks to win the hearts of all UZH students! 

    More about Vote for your favourite AI buddy avatar!

What is the AI Buddy?

The AI Buddy is the UZH-optimized virtual assistant. At the moment, it is optimized to support students with organisation and regulatory questions. 

When will the AI Buddy be available?

The AI Buddy 1.0 was released in September 2025. As a first step, the assistant focuses on the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics (OEC). Its first features seeks to facilitate course selection and organisation.

Release of next AI Buddy version, which will be accessible for all UZH students, is scheduled for February 2026.

Can I give feedback on AI Buddy?

Yes! We understand students as experts. All feedback are valuable. You can send us feedback via email.