Events
Exchange students can find an overview of events here, some of which they must attend. Platforms offering events for students or all ETH members are also listed.
Pre-arrival info session (students from Asia & Australia)
- 26 August 2024, 09.30 to 10.30, webinar (link will be provided by email before the event)
- Content: Information that will help you upon arrival. This includes the basics (food, transport, banking, internet and mobile, authorities, etc.) as well as other things that you need to know before the start of the semester. Plus: Great opportunity to network with other exchange students in small groups and Q&A.
- Target group: Exchange students starting their studies
Pre-arrival info session (students from Europe & North America)
- 26 August 2024, 17.00 to 18.00, webinar (link will be provided by email before the event)
- Content: Information that will help you upon arrival. This includes the basics (food, transport, banking, internet and mobile, authorities, etc.) as well as other things that you need to know before the start of the semester. Plus: Great opportunity to network with other exchange students in small groups and Q&A.
- Target group: Exchange students starting their studies
Welcome & introduction at ETH Zurich, part 1
- 16 September 2024, 09.00 to 11.30, HG F 30 (Audimax; ETH Main Building; Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich)
- Content: Official welcome by the Rector, important information about your stay in Switzerland and at ETH, presentation of ESN and VSETH
- Target group: Mandatory for exchange students starting their studies at the beginning of the semester
Welcome & introduction at ETH Zurich, part 2
- 16 September 2024, start at 12.00, end and place depends on the department
- Content: Individual programmes of the departments and / or departmental student associations ("Fachvereine"). You might receive a separate invitation with more details directly from your department.
- Target group: Mandatory for exchange students starting their studies at the beginning of the semester
International "Zvieri" (informal get-together)
- 19 September 2024, 15.30 to 17.00, HG K 30.5 ("Dozentenfoyer", ETH Main Building; Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich)
- Content: Informal get-together with fellow students and representatives from the Student Exchange Office. Includes snacks and beverages.
- Target group: Exchange students (incoming & outgoing)
Health insurance in Switzerland: All you need to know
- 24 September 2024, 18.00 – 19.30, webinar (link will be provided shortly before the event via email)
- Content: Presentation and Q&A. General information about liability and health insurance in Switzerland, exemption process for students with an EU health insurance card, Swiss health insurance packages for international students and how to claim refunds.
- Target group: Mandatory for exchange students newly arrived in Switzerland
Examinations at ETH Zurich
- 7 October 2024, 18.15 – 19.15, webinar (link will be provided shortly before the event via email)
- Content: The first 30 minutes will focus on registration, deregistration, and how to manage your exam schedule. The next 30 minutes will clarify how to shift your exams – if necessary – and / or organize distance exams.
- Target group: Mandatory for exchange students who plan to shift exams due to academic reasons.
Intercultural competence workshop: Expand your cultural perspective
- 15 October 2024, 11.15 to 13.15, PBS Labs (RZ building; Clausiusstrasse 59, 8006 Zürich)
- Important: Registration required, link will be sent by email at the end of September
- Content: Successful and enriching transition to Switzerland. Insights into social norms, values, and cultural practices that define everyday life in Switzerland and at ETH. Learn to identify unconscious biases and to implement strategies to effectively mitigate them. A joint event with international Master's students and an opportunity to connect.
- Target group: Exchange students interested in cultural self-awareness, Swiss norms and values, intercultural communication etc.
Intercultural competence workshop: Expand your cultural perspective
- 17 October 2024, 17.45 to 19.45, HIT building (Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 27, 8093 Zürich)
- Important: Registration required, link will be sent by email at the end of September
- Content: Successful and enriching transition to Switzerland. Insights into social norms, values, and cultural practices that define everyday life in Switzerland and at ETH. Learn to identify unconscious biases and to implement strategies to effectively mitigate them. A joint event with international Master's students and an opportunity to connect.
- Target group: Exchange students interested in cultural self-awareness, Swiss norms and values, intercultural communication etc.
International "Zvieri" (informal get-together)
- 17 October 2024, 16.00 to 17.30, CAB H 47.3 (FoodLab; CAB building, top floor; Universitätsstrasse 6, 8092 Zurich)
- Content: Informal get-together with fellow students and representatives from the Student Exchange Office. Includes snacks and beverages.
- Target group: Exchange students (incoming & outgoing)
Tips and tricks for your oral exam
- 21 November 2024, 18.15 – 20.00, HG F 30 (Audimax; ETH Main Building; Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich)
- Content: Tips and tricks on how to prepare for oral exams.
- Target group: Exchange students taking courses at ETH and new Master’s degree students
- external page ESN Zürich: The Erasmus Student Network organises events for mobility students
- VSETH events: The VSETH (umbrella organisation of all students at ETH) organises events for ETH students
- ETH events: The ETH student portal lists events that students can attend
- ETH events tip: With the ETH App, you can see all the public events at ETH
- Safety and security at ETH: Courses on safety, security, health, environment at ETH take place throughout the year
Your ETH department might hold additional events that are not included above.