ETH Zurich
Freedom and individual responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit and open-mindedness: ETH Zurich stands on a bedrock of true Swiss values.
Our mission
We serve society by educating the next generations of critical and creative thinkers and doers. With our research, we create knowledge and develop technologies to meet the global challenges of our time. We project a future-oriented and innovative image of Switzerland to the world and network our country with the global community. Together with our partners from science, business, politics and society, we rely on the power of teamwork and strive for excellence - in everything we do.
Our Values
- Responsibility: Be accountable for our actions.
- Ingenuity: Use creative imagination for complex problem solving.
- Openness: Be accessible and receptive.
- Respect: Have high regard for all people.
- Inclusion: Create a sense of belongingness.
- Empowerment: Develop and trust in the competence of others.
Value Creation Model
The Value Creation Model provides an interactive tour through the different areas of the university, as well as describing how ETH functions and the contribution it makes to Swiss society.
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Our history
Ever since it was first founded, ETH Zurich has been a driving force behind Swiss industry, whose innovative products and services are in demand worldwide. Ever since it was founded under the name “Polytechnikum” back in 1855, ETH Zurich has been a ...
Key statistics
* includes externally employed dual professors
For more figures, see the Value Creation Model.
Rankings
ETH Zurich regularly features in international rankings as one of the best universities in the world. When the rankings are differentiated by specialist area, ETH Zurich is in the first twelve for Science and Engineering in the THE and QS listings.
University rankings are a consequence of the globalisation of tertiary education and provide a useful basis for decision-making. However, they vary greatly in their methods and focus and in how they define specialist areas, and so should be interpreted with caution when assessing the quality of a university.
Serving society
ETH Zurich performs many services for the federal government and uses its expertise to make important contributions to public debate.