Welcome to ETH Zurich!
Invest a few minutes to go through the following links. This will make your start at ETH and in Switzerland much easier.
- You will receive your student card at the opening event.
- In Swiss German, your student card is called "legi". When somebody asks for your "legi", they want to see your student card (e.g. at the ETH library, etc.).
- With your student card, you have access to the ASVZ sport offers. (ASVZ stands for "Akademischer Sportverband Zürich" which translates to "academic sports association Zurich".)
- Your student card is valid beyond the end of the semester. Nevertheless, you only have student status at ETH for the duration you find in Mobility-Online (regardless of the validity date on your card).
Maps and apps to get to know Zurich
Where can I ...
- use WLAN in ETH's buildings and how?
- find the different ETH buildings?
- find a workspace?
- scan or print documents?
- eat around campus?
- find the ETH Library?
- shop for ETH merch, IT supplies or get a hair cut?
- park my bike, find a pump or toolbox for it, and learn about offers surrounding bikes?
- learn the timetable of the shuttle bus between Hönggerberg and Zentrum campus?
- learn about the Swiss public transport system in general?
- external page work out, sign up for various sport programmes, etc.?
- get help if I'm ill?
The following site gives you other great tips for your stay in Switzerland.
Student Exchange Office: Nicole Tobler
Nicole is your contact point for administrative questions. Tip: Take advantage of our FAQ where you can find answers to most queries.
More contact points
The following site lists more contacts for you (e.g. student associations, Counselling & Coaching at ETH, Psychological Counselling Service, and many more).