Profile

Freedom and individual responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit and open-mindedness:

ETH Zurich stands on a bedrock of true Swiss values. Our university for science and technology dates back to the year 1855, when the founders of modern-day Switzerland created it as a centre of innovation and knowledge. At ETH Zurich, students discover an ideal environment for independent thinking, researchers a climate which inspires top performance. Situated in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, ETH Zurich is pioneering effective solutions to the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

ETH Zürich at a glance

• Created in 1855
• 22'200 students including 4,170 doctoral students, from 126 countries
• 500 professors
• Annual revenue: 1,897 CHF million
• 438 spin-offs since 1973
• 6th International University Ranking (QS 2020)