History

Founded in 1855, it today offers researchers an inspiring environment and students a comprehensive education as one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences.

Education

ETH Zurich has more than 16,000 students from approximately 80 countries, 3,500 of whom are doctoral candidates. More than 400 professors teach and conduct research in the areas of engineering, architecture, mathematics, natural sciences, management, and social sciences.

Research

ETH makes a valuable contribution to the economy, politics and society in general. Based on the Strategy 2012-16, ETH Zurich is focusing, amongst others, on the areas of world food system, cities of the future, climate change, energy, health, risk research, information processing, new materials and industrial processes.

Departments

Architecture and Civil Engineering

Department	Website
Architecture	www.arch.ethz.ch
Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering	www.baug.ethz.ch

 

 

Engineering Sciences

Department	Website
Biosystems Science and Engineering	www.bsse.ethz.ch
Computer Science	www.inf.ethz.ch
Information Technology and Electrical Engineering	www.ee.ethz.ch
Mechanical and Process Engineering	www.mavt.ethz.ch
Materials	www.matl.ethz.ch

 

 

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Department	Website
Biology	www.biol.ethz.ch
Chemistry and Applied Biosciences	www.chab.ethz.ch
Mathematics	www.math.ethz.ch
Physics	www.phys.ethz.ch

 

System-oriented Natural Sciences

Department	Website
Earth Sciences	www.erdw.ethz.ch
Environmental Systems Science	www.usys.ethz.ch
Health Sciences and Technology	www.hest.ethz.ch

 

 

Management and Social Sciences

Department	Website
Management, Technology and Economics	www.mtec.ethz.ch
Humanities, Social and Political Sciences	www.gess.ethz.ch

 

Housing Office of ETH Zurich

The Housing Office arranges accommodation between private individuals and members of University and ETH Zurich by providing a search portal and by delivering several information about living in Zurich.

Housing Office of ETH Zurich: http://www.wohnen.ethz.ch/en.html

Housing Office of ETH Zurich/ International Students:

http://www.wohnen.ethz.ch/en/search-accommodation/international-students.html

 

Admission at ETH:

On these pages, international prospective students will find information on practical matters such as immigration, residency, health care, et cetera.

ETH Zurich Admission for International Students: https://www.ethz.ch/en/studies/international-immigration-housing.html

Registration/Admission Doctorate: https://www.ethz.ch/en/doctorate/registration-admission.html

 

 

Scholarships: https://www.ethz.ch/students/en/studies/financial/scholarships.html

 

Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Program / Master Scholarship Program:

https://www.ethz.ch/students/en/studies/financial/scholarships/excellencescholarship.html

 

Solidarity Fund for Foreign Students: https://www.ethz.ch/students/en/studies/financial/solidarity-fund.html

 

 

Top 10 Scholarships in Switzerland for International Students

http://www.scholars4dev.com/8874/scholarships-in-switzerland-for-international-students/

 

Innovation Centers:

For developing innovative ideas into marketable products, Switzerland Innovation offers domestic and foreign companies the best locations in Switzerland: first-class accessibility, close to universities, suitable for further expansion, and in attractive areas. Switzerland Innovation – connecting great minds.

Innovation Center of Switzerland:

https://www.switzerland-innovation.com/

https://www.switzerland-innovation.com/offer/innovaare#competences