Further contact points
For incoming students, there are important and helpful contact points in addition to the Student Exchange Office and the departmental exchange coordinators in the departments.
Counselling & Coaching (offered by ETH)
Support in everyday study life & personal matters: coping with unfamiliar academic culture, difficulties with trying to organize daily academic life, and personal issues.
Psychological Counselling Service (offered by University of Zurich and ETH)
Help with adjusting to life in Zurich, unusual high stress levels before exams, conflicts in study / research environment and counselling on cultural integration, especially for international students (several languages offered)
Respect (offered by ETH)
- Advice & support if you witness, or are personally affected by, inappropriate behaviour
- ETH does not tolerate discrimination, bullying, threats, violence, or harassment of any kind. ETH members must adhere to the Respect Code of Conduct.
Nightline (offered by students of the University of Zurich & ETH)
Advice on anything from the best pub in town to dealing with exam pressure – or simply somebody to chat with
Disability Advisory Services (offered by ETH)
Studying on an equal footing with others & with a high degree of autonomy. Support for students with a disability or chronic medical conditions (mental and physical) in academic matters
MeWell: Mental wellbeing community (offered by students & employees of the Zurich universities)
Community that seeks to improve mental wellbeing in academia