The ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences. It is well known for its excellent education, ground-breaking fundamental research and for implementing its results directly into practice.
Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich today has more than 18,500 students from over 110 countries, including 4,000 doctoral students. To researchers, it offers an inspiring working environment, to students, a comprehensive education.
Twenty-one Nobel Laureates have studied, taught or conducted research at ETH Zurich, underlining the excellent reputation of the university.
Facts und Figures
| Key statistics |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students (headcount) |
18,178 | 17,781 |
17,187 |
| Professors (headcount) |
497 | 482 |
462 |
| Personnel (headcount) |
10,478 | 10,242 |
10,040 |
Further topics
Where the future begins:
ETH at a glance
Leading the way since 1855
Working, Teaching and Research at ETH
