Assistance for your start at ETH Zurich

Some steps students must complete before their arrival, others in the first few weeks in Switzerland. Use the instructions and tips to navigate the first weeks.

Getting to the campus
EduApp for navigation to rooms and much more
Building orientation
Workspaces for students at ETH
ETH Library locations
Gastronomy and shopping
Safety and security at ETH

Videos

external page Watch the campus Zentrum tour (on YouTube)
external page Watch the campus Hönggerberg tour (on YouTube)
Learn about safety, security, health and environment at ETH

See the services offered to students

EduApp: Timetable, navigation to rooms, feedback to lecturers and more
ETH App: Campus map with mobility locations, restaurants and menus, events and more
ETH Tour app: Thematic tours of ETH buildings

Learn about sustainability at ETH (e.g. map, excursions, what you can do and more)
Learn about transport: Public transport, shuttle bus, cycling and more
external page Open the GreenErasmus Portal to get tips

Studying abroad may mean a dive into the unknown: new people, new language, new academic system, cultural differences. This can be fun and is a valuable part of your study abroad experience, yet dealing with so much change can also be challenging. The guide helps you prevent, recognize and cope with "culture shock".

Download Read the guide on "culture shock" (PDF, 545 KB)

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Sport: ASVZ

ASVZ offers a varied range of over 120 sports and around 18.000 courses.

If you work at ETH Zurich, external pageyou can buy a membership.
If you work at a research institute, contact the to clarify whether an exceptional membership can be arranged.