ETH Structure, Policies and Guides
Overal Organisation
Refer to the Organisation page for an overview of ETH and its governance structures.
ETH History - Since 1855
University associations for employees | Representation within ETH
KdL - Lecturer's Conference (Konferenz des Lehrkörpers) - composed of the 6 members of the General Conference of the Teaching Cadre, a representative from each department, and the Rector.
AVETH - The Academic Association of Scientific Staff at ETH Zurich (Akademische Vereinigung des Mittelbaus an der ETH Zürich) - represents doctoral students, research assistants, postdocs and all other non-professorial scientific staff.
PeKo - Staff Commission (Personalkommission der ETH Zürich) - The Staff Commission represents the interests and concerns of the administrative and technical personnel with respect to the Executive Board of ETH Zurich.
VSETH - Association of Students at ETH (Verband der Studierenden an der ETH Zürich) is the union of students at ETH Zurich. It represents the interests of ETH Zurich students to the university (Executive Board, ETH Board, University Assembly, etc.) and third parties (the general public, media, etc.).
With ETH-wide representation found within...
the University Assembly (Hochschulversammlung) - comprised of members of the aforementioned groups.
Download Compliance Guide (PDF, 600 KB) - This guide provides an overview of all main ETH business practices and protocols, with links to more detailed information and to relevant ETH contacts. It serves as an orientation tool, in particular, for new professors and provides tips for "best practices" in leadership at ETH.
Download ETH Professorial Ordinance - This document clarifies the rights and responsibilities of appointed ETH professors.
Download ETH Zurich Ordinance (2020, German only) - A clarification of the structure, organisation and responsibilities of member of the ETH Zurich community.
Download Factsheet Important Regulations for ETH Zurich (PDF, 46 KB)
Download Leadership Principles (PDF, 58 KB)
Download Leadership Competencies for Professors (PDF, 242 KB)
ETH Values of Respect - Creating working environments based on respect