ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)
ETH Zurich is a leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences. It is well-known for its excellent education, ground-breaking fundamental research and for applying its research findings directly into practice. It offers researchers an inspiring working environment and its students a solid and comprehensive education. Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich today has over 18,000 students from more than 100 different countries, inlcuding 3,800 doctoral students. About 500 professors currently teach and conduct research in the areas of engineering, architecture, mathematics, natural sciences, system-oriented sciences, and management and social sciences. 21 Nobel Laureates have studied, taught or conducted research at ETH Zurich, underlining the excellent reputation of the institute. Transferring knowledge to the private sector and society at large is one of ETH Zurich?s primary concerns. It does this very successfully, as borne out by the 80 patent applications filed each year and more than 280 spin-off companies that emerged from the institute since 1996. ETH Zurich helps to find long-term solutions to global challenges. The focal points of its research include energy supply, risk management, developing the cities of the future, global food security and human health.
ETH Zurich consciously directs its activities to the needs of humanity, nature and society. It is aware that knowledge and skills must be grounded in a fundamentally open and dynamic attitude if they are to be truly useful in practical life and capable of growth. ETH Zurich strives to apply its know-how towards maintaining Earth`s ecosystem for future generations. Solving humanity`s urgent problems requires interconnected knowledge and skills developed in an interdisciplinary environment. By integrating natural sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences, ETH Zurich seeks to devise innovative concepts of education and research which can help tackle humanity`s grand challenges and lay a path for a sustainable development. ETH Zurich imparts knowledge and skills on the highest level, enabling its students to orient themselves in a complex, rapidly changing world and to appreciate ethical and cultural values so that they graduate as highly qualified professionals and responsible members of society. Beyond addressing known problems, ETH Zurich seeks to identify new problems as an early warning system, and assume a leading role in seeking solutions. It draws upon the spirit of discovery, innovative force and flexibility of its members. As a research-intensive university in a small country, ETH Zurich competes with the world?s best by recruiting its faculty and staff worldwide, and by remaining attractive to international students. The multicultural tradition of Switzerland and its long-standing cultural heritage, provide ETH Zurich a strong base.
Foundation year: 1855
Short name: ETH Zurich Type: Public
Students: 17680
Faculty: 1350
Faculty/Students Ratio: 13:1
Region: Europe
Location: Zurich
