Programmes and Courses at the Intersection of Science and Policy

ETH Zurich offers a diverse range of study and continuing education programmes as well as courses and workshops at the intersection of science and policy. These are tailored to the needs of the respective target groups.

The Science-Policy Interface also offers smaller, tailored courses and workshops on the topic of science-policy engagement. If interested, please feel free to contact us.

For Master Students

Master in Science, Technology and Policy (MSc ETH STP) of the Institute for Science, Technology and Policy

Master of Arts in Comparative and International Studies (MACIS) of the Center for Comparative and International Studies

Major in Environmental Systems and Policy from the Master of Science ETH in Environmental Sciences (MSc ETH Environmental Sc.) of the Department of Environmental Systems Science

Major in Agricultural Economics from the Master of Science ETH in Agriculural Sciences (MSc ETH Agricultural Sc.) of the Department of Environmental Systems Science

Study programme Science in Perspective of the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences

For Doctoral Students

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For ETH Members

Communication Academy of the Corporate Communications, in particular the courses and workshops in 2024 on «Science and policy in Switzerland (in German)» and «Science based policy consulting in in spatial planning»

For Practitioners

The ETH Policy Fellowship is a tailored programme of ETH Zurich for executives from the public sector with the goal of strengthening the dialogue-based exchange and networking between policymakers and ETH researchers.

Continuing education programme in Technology and Public Policy of the Institute for Science, Technology and Policy. This programme consists of the following Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS) und Master of Advanced Studies (MAS):

MAS ETH in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development of the NADEL - Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development

MAS ETH in Mediation in Peace Processes of the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences

CAS ETH in Public Governance and Administration of the Swiss School of Public Governance