Global initiatives

Excellence in science is fostered by collaboration between individual researchers worldwide. Research partnerships also enhance the international presence and visibility of ETH Zurich and Switzerland.

Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC)

The Singapore-​ETH Centre (SEC) is a collaboration of ETH Zurich with the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore, as part of its CREATE campus. It is the hub of ETH Zurich's strong presence in Southeast Asia.

Singapore-​ETH Centre

ETH for Development

ETH for Development (ETH4D) links researchers from engineering, natural and social sciences with civil society, NGOs, governments and industry to develop and scale innovations for the global population.

ETH for Development

Swiss Bilateral Programme of SERI

Mandated by Switzerland's State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), ETH Zurich is "Leading House" for the bilateral science and technology cooperation of Switzerland with partners in the East and Southeast Asia region

Swiss Bilateral Programmes of SERI

Partnership with United Nations

United Nations flag

ETH Zurich and the United Nations have signed a memorandum of understanding for a partnership to work together more closely. The partnership will support the development of technology-based social innovations for addressing global challenges.

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