ETH Zurich

leading the way since 1855


The University

Enlarged view: ETH Zurich, Central Campus, Zürich.
ETH Zürich, Central Campus, Zürich. Photy by Alessandro Della Bella, © ETH Zurich.

ETH Zurich, founded in 1855, embodies Swiss values of freedom, responsibility, entrepreneurship, and open-mindedness. It provides an environment for independent thinking, fostering top-tier research and global collaboration from its central European location. It's central campus is situated right in the heart of Zürich. 

With 530 professors and 20,500 students from 120+ countries, ETH covers diverse disciplines. Their research yields innovations for Switzerland’s high-tech sectors, from computer science, robotics, to medicine, with an impressive record of 90 patents and 200 inventions annually. Since 1996, 380 commercial spin- offs have emerged.

With 21 Nobel laureates, ETH consistently ranks among the world’s top universities in international tables.


Hönggerberg ETH Campus

Enlarged view: Hönggerberg Campus
Hönggerberg Campus. Photo by Alessandro Della Bella, © ETH Zurich.

Participants of the MAS ETH CSD programme will be based at the Hönggerberg campus of ETH Zurich. Built in 1961, it is located in the north of the city in rural surroundings on the Hönggerberg hill. The campus continues to evolve, with new building projects under way.  

The Hönggerberg ETH Campus offers advanced labs, collaborative spaces, and a focus on sustainability, with green areas and views of Zurich and the Alps — it is an ideal setting for focused study and research.


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