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We aim to cultivate the personality and ability of each pupil and strive to create the educational environment necessary for developing the individual's highest capability which will be useful now and in the future, in Switzerland and Japan and the wider international community. Our educational aim is to provide an environment in which the children will understand the pleasure of learning and independently develop a high motivation towards learning. To cultivate love and respect for themselves and others and to educate children to have a creative mind with the ability to be robustly active in the international society. We strive ... For effective School Management of and with the firm cooperation and understanding from all staff in realizing the educational and philosophical aims of the school. To execute the characteristic curriculum while meeting the needs of the actual school, for increasing the stability of the fundamental academic ability and for deploying the educational activities which develop the personality of each pupil to their maximum extent, based on the Government Teaching Guidelines "a new scholastic ability view. For advancing the international understanding education which cultivates the foundation of a fertile international sense systematically and continuously while attaining enhancement of the local education. To provide and maintain the school facilities to sustain an excellent educational environment. To promote planned, systematic, and creative training activities for all staff, aimed at realizing the educational and philosophical aims. For cooperation between parents, local community members, and other organizations and groups that are connected with maintaining the Japanese school. View full school

On the site of a former thread factory and easily accessible by public transport, SIS Zürich offers an exceptional infrastructure for all education levels. Over twenty spacious classrooms, a variety of special subject rooms for arts, music, crafts, and woodwork, a gym, and a library are to be found under one roof in the school building. A cafeteria and the popular roof terrace offer recreational space for personal development and stories – be it in German or English. SIS Zürich launched its bilingual college in August 2005. In the summer of 2012, we moved to the new school building at Seidenstrasse in Wallisellen. Today, we offer all educational levels from kindergarten to primary school, advanced secondary school, and college. Bilingualism is experienced both in class and day-to-day school life on all educational levels. The two school languages, German and English, act as a bridge connecting the diverse nationalities and cultures represented under our roof. SIS Zürich is an officially designated bilingual Swiss Gymnasium. Students can graduate both with the Swiss Matura and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Our modern, bright school building with modern classrooms, its gym, playground, and rooftop terrace appeals to all educational levels. Joint events and projects involving all age levels strengthen the diverse school community. A personal learning environment, an appreciative attitude, and a positive approach towards performance are what makes our school unique. Despite its size, SIS Zürich is a personal school with high-quality before and after school care where important skills and attitudes are imparted to children, adolescents, and young adults to help them find their way in a globalized world. Find out everything you need to know about the education levels on offer at SIS: preschool, primary school, secondary school, and college, culminating in the Swiss bilingual Matura and/or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Learn more about the continuous education from kindergarten through to secondary and college level at SIS – one of the major advantages of our bilingual educational concept. SIS Swiss International School Zürich provides a complete education from preschool through to secondary school and college. On all levels, subjects are taught in German and English. Bilingualism, however, is not a requirement for entry at any level. “The sooner, the better.” When it comes to learning a language, this statement is irrefutable. In preschool, children are at an age when their language is particularly susceptible to outside influences. This is why it is important for them not only to practice the second language but also to use it naturally to engage with the world. As a result, kindergarten will prove to be a varied and exciting time for both children and parents. Our bilingual Kindergarten offers a well-supervised, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children aged four to six. SIS has developed its curriculum for children in this age group, comprising six areas of learning and discovery. Our Kindergarten is the ideal preparation for the transition into bilingual SIS Primary School. At our bilingual Primary School, teaching is based on the curriculum of the respective canton. This state curriculum is supplemented by elements of international educational practice as well as by pedagogical standards developed by SIS. By attending our Primary School, children are ideally prepared for the transition into our Bilingual College. Students can transfer from and into the public school system at any time. Following primary school, SIS Zürich offers a three-year advanced secondary school program generally known as progymnasiale Sekundarschule. Since the curriculum is similar to the one used at the college level and classes are largely taught by college teachers, it offers students an ideal preparation for continuing their education in the four-year college program. At SIS secondary level, English and German are equally important, both as languages of instruction and in other parts of day-to-day school life. However, unlike in primary school, each subject is generally taught exclusively in one language. At the college level, SIS Zürich offers two attractive options to students: the Bilingual College and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. With the Swiss Matura or the IB Diploma, there is no limit to the educational opportunities available to our students. As a school, we are committed to doing everything we can to support children as they are growing up and to provide a valuable complement to their family life. This includes lunchtime meal offers, homework supervision, flexible drop-off and pick-up times, as well as exciting activities, even during school holidays. SIS Swiss International School Zürich is a day school. Including our optional before and after school care, the school day runs from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. It is important to us that students of all age groups feel happy and comfortable at our school, which is why we offer a range of services to cater to our students’ various needs. View full school

Our school building is located right by Lake Zürich. From various classrooms, students enjoy a wonderful view of the lake and the mountains in the background. Besides spacious and modern classrooms, our school provides a crafts room, a music room, a stylish library, a cafeteria as well as a comfortable recreation room. Our playground offers plenty of opportunities for the children to play, balance, climb, or slide. Our ping-pong table and sandbox are especially popular among the students. Both local and newly arrived parents appreciate our bilingual education and our day school structure in this family-friendly region. The two school languages, German and English, act as a bridge connecting the twenty different nationalities represented under our roof. From kindergarten to grade 6, everybody knows each other just like in a big family. We aim to foster a sense of community in a variety of ways: school assemblies, projects involving different class groups, sports days, and the celebration of local and international holidays and traditions. Goal-oriented lessons and a healthy competitive spirit are what make our international and bilingual learning environment unique at SIS Männedorf-Zürich. Find out everything you need to know about the education levels on offer at SIS Männedorf-Zürich. Learn more about the continuous education from kindergarten to primary school at SIS – one of the major advantages of our bilingual educational concept. The SIS Swiss International School Männedorf-Zürich offers bilingual education from kindergarten to grade 6 of primary school. On all levels, classes are held both in German and English. However, bilingualism is no prerequisite for admission. As a school, we are committed to doing everything we can to support children as they are growing up and to provide a valuable complement to their family life. This includes lunchtime meal offers, homework supervision, flexible drop-off and pick-up times, as well as exciting activities, even during school holidays. SIS Swiss International School Männedorf-Zürich is a day school. Including our optional before and after school care, the school day runs from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. It is important to us that students of all age groups feel happy and comfortable at our school, which is why we offer a range of services to cater to our students’ various needs. Our students are at the heart of everything we do. At the same time, we are aware that a school can only successfully educate young people to meet the challenges of today’s world if it is run by a management that is based on clear conceptual, economic, organizational, and social principles. View full school

It is not only the school’s easy access to public transport but also its exclusive location that makes SIS Zürich-Wollishofen unique. Separated from Lake Zürich by an extensive public park, the two school buildings are combined in a charming garden complex. The bilingual kindergarten is housed in the historical building, whereas the bilingual primary school, library, and cafeteria can be found in the modern school building. It is a truly ideal setting for learning, growing up, stories and history. Overlooking the Landiwiese and Lake Zurich, we are currently teaching around 220 students in 14 grade-based classes from kindergarten to grade 6. Our school is influenced by the various Swiss families, as well as international ones, who have made their home or place of work in the Lake Zürich area. Everyday school life is enriched by this diversity on all levels however, we also place great value on establishing ties with the local community. Teaching is based on our competency-based bilingual curricula, which also makes it possible for students to transfer from and into the public school system at any time. While we aim to provide a performance-oriented education, we also place great importance on equipping our students with strong social skills and values. We offer our students a stimulating learning environment that is characterized by cooperativeness and kindness thus, providing them with all of the necessary conditions to develop into motivated and socially competent individuals. Find out everything you need to know about the education levels on offer at SIS Zürich-Wollishofen. Learn more about the continuous education from preschool to college offered at SIS – one of the major advantages of our bilingual educational concept. The SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen offers bilingual education from kindergarten to grade 6 of primary school. On all levels, classes are held both in German and English. However, bilingualism is no prerequisite for admission. "The sooner, the better." When it comes to learning a language, this statement is irrefutable. In preschool, children are at an age when their language is particularly susceptible to outside influences. This is why it is important for them not only to practice the second language but also to use it naturally to engage with the world. As a result, kindergarten will prove to be a varied and exciting time for both children and parents. Our bilingual Kindergarten offers a well-supervised, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children aged four to six. SIS has developed its curriculum for children in this age group, comprising six areas of learning and discovery. Our Kindergarten is the ideal preparation for the transition into bilingual SIS Primary School. At our bilingual Primary School, teaching is based on the cantonal curriculum. This state curriculum is supplemented by elements of international educational practice as well as by pedagogical standards developed by SIS. By attending our Primary School, children are ideally prepared for the transition into our Bilingual College at SIS Zürich. Students can transfer from and into the public school system at any time. As a school, we are committed to doing everything we can to support children as they are growing up and to provide a valuable complement to their family life. This includes lunchtime meal offers, homework supervision, flexible drop-off and pick-up times, as well as exciting activities, even during school holidays. SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen is a day school. Including our optional before and after school care, the school day runs from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. It is important to us that students of all age groups feel happy and comfortable at our school, which is why we offer a range of services to cater to our students’ various needs. Surrounded by our garden and a large nearby park area, and with views of the Landiwiese and Lake Zürich, our students live and learn at a central but green location. In addition to well-equipped contemporary classrooms, we offer various special-purpose rooms such as a crafts room and a library. For sports and swimming lessons, we are allowed to use the buildings of the nearby public schools and swimming pool. Transport is provided by our school bus. Our day school structure wouldn’t be complete without our cafeteria, which also serves as a venue for school events. An adventure playground invites children to climb, play balancing games or use the slide. Students also enjoy themselves playing table tennis or soccer. Individual classes sometimes spend their lunch breaks at the Belvoirpark or on the beautiful Landiwiese, always accompanied by supervisors. View full school

In Grades 9 and 10 we offer the highly respected IGCSE, a 2-year course that culminates in subject examinations at the end of Grade 10 and which is excellent preparation for the rigors of senior school education. At Grades 11 and 12, we provide the International Advanced Subsidiary (IAS) and International Advanced Level (IAL), which are offered by Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and are universally accepted as university entrance exams. View full school

With around 2,800 students and 650 teaching staff, Zurich University of the Arts is one of the major universities of the arts in Europe. The study and research program covers design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre, transdisciplinary studies, and the teaching of arts and design. The university also has many venues for exhibitions and performances, where the results of the education provided can be shown in public. Zurich University of the Arts is part of the Zurich Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts (ZFH) and is a state university with its legal entity. Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is a regionally anchored, internationally oriented provider of higher education and research. Our academic programs, leadership, and administration are fully committed to the highest standards and sustainability precepts. We endeavor to play a decisive role in shaping the practical and theoretical discourses within the arts, design, and education. Thus, we are actively involved in the renewal of the disciplines taught and researched at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). We place our work in the context of cultural, social, and economic responsibility. What we do is characterized by openness, critically-minded curiosity, respect, and critical self-reflection. We provide an outstanding experimental field for teaching and research. On a national level, we are committed to ensuring that arts universities are entitled to award doctoral degrees in their own right. We interrelate the disciplines represented at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and thereby create added value for teaching and research. We are committed to systematically extending cross-disciplinary cooperation with other universities and higher education institutions. Our self-conception rests on our status as an autonomous arts university. We receive public funding, in addition to which we raise private, third-party funding in order to fulfill our mission and performance contract successfully. We have dedicated core teaching and research areas. Networked both within and beyond Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), these core areas have an assertive outreach. We are committed to the international state of the art and its further advancement. We offer graduate study leading to Bachelor's and Master's degrees and a wide range of continuing education and professional development programs. Our degree programs qualify students for professional careers in the arts and culture, in the creative industries, and in other business and society areas. We present our teaching and research results to a broader public in manifold ways, including public events, performances, concerts, exhibitions, and publications. In doing so, we showcase our staff and students' work and thus embrace the challenge of public debate. We host a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and other kinds of public presentation. Together with our affiliated Museum of Design and its collections, these different forms and formats play a significant role in the City and Canton of Zurich's cultural life. We maintain active alliances with our national and international strategic partners. We maintain a continuous dialogue with our suppliers and with the exponents of the professional fields associated with the disciplines taught at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). Our teaching faculty has excellent professional and interpersonal skills and actively brings its international experience in teaching and research. Teaching faculty is committed to nurturing and promoting individual students' development and conscious of its social responsibility. We systematically promote our non-professorial, midtier teaching staff, and support it in obtaining further qualifications under our commitment to nurturing talent. Our staff is qualified professionals who know the culture and workings of an internationally oriented arts university. They are fully dedicated to supporting teaching and research. We are an attractive employer about our fields of activity, networking, development opportunities, and financial framework. Our students are talented and committed to performance. We enable our students to build specialist skills in their chosen disciplines and extend them by actively engaging with other disciplines. Our students assume responsibility for co-determining teaching and learning. Our student body is international. Our leadership and organization support us in realizing our mission. The leadership skills necessary for realizing our mission exists on all levels of our organization. We are an equal opportunities employer. Our organizational culture wholly observes the imperatives of individual dignity and integrity through endorsing the principles of open communication, social responsibility, and participatory leadership. Adherence to these core principles ensures that all members of Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) can contribute to shaping its future development. Teaching at ZHdK is aligned with the demands facing our graduates in the cultural and creative industries. Our teaching anticipates possible developments in these industries and influences such developments. We equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to actively and sustainably shape their future professional fields. Our teaching approach is flexible and open-minded, thereby enabling swift responses to the changes and shifts occurring within a highly dynamic environment. Our teaching aspires to nothing less than excellence. Given the crucial importance of teaching, we develop our strategic aims closely associated with the principles guiding our teaching practice. Our further education programs are aimed at national and international specialists. Our programs are demand-driven. They are oriented toward the current state of knowledge and embrace the highest possible quality standards for teaching and research. We will improve our organizational framework by further standardizing our administrative processes. We will develop a University-wide understanding of the collaborative partnership between our organizational units. Our administration will render the agreed services to ensure we fulfill our performance mandate in a useful, efficient, client- and solution-oriented manner. We are an organization fully committed to sustainability. View full university

With approximately 3300 students and more than 12,000 continuing professional development participants a year, the Zurich University of Teacher Education (PH Zurich) is one of Switzerland's largest teacher education institutions and a leading center of expertise, teachers, and educational authorities. The university's approximately 830 employees generate and transform knowledge for schools and public and private sector organizations. Due to the high quality of its research, the PH Zurich is involved in various national and international networks. The services of the PH Zurich include: Education Training Research Additional services, such as consulting and international development projects. The PH Zurich prepares students to become teachers in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. The degree programs at the PH Zurich can be attended on a full- or part-time basis. Courses for vocational college teachers take place alongside their work. The PH Zurich offers the joint Master's program in teaching methodology in collaboration with the University of Zurich and the ETH Zurich. An outstanding feature of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs is the high proportion of practical teaching experience, which prepares prospective teachers for today's schools and the future. Students are introduced to a school class from their first week of studies, and they spend almost a third of their entire studies in partner schools and teaching practice. Further features are: Internationally recognized university degree (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts) and teaching diplomas recognized throughout Switzerland. Relevance to school practice from the first week of study. Prospective teachers spend approximately one-quarter of their entire training period in teaching practice schools. This enables them to gain first-hand experience of current developments in education and experience a school's overall culture. The study program's various contents – practical training, teaching methodology, specialized knowledge, and educational sciences – are complementary and co-ordinated with each other. Acquisition of a detailed subject profile appropriate to a teacher's particular abilities and specialization in various fields. No subject specialists are trained in Switzerland for the pre-primary level and the nine years of compulsory schooling. The range of subjects includes seven to eight pre-primary and primary levels and four for secondary one education. Exchange opportunities with more than 70 partner universities in 30 countries with recognition of academic performance and no extension of the study period. Multiple further study options after graduation at the PH Zurich or other universities, thanks to the flexibility of the Bologna system (e.g., a Master's degree at the Zurich University of Special Education or the University of Zurich) Close cooperation with the other universities in the Zurich area The lively campus at the university's location next to Zurich central station with cultural opportunities, a broad range of sports, and many student activities View full university

Our university is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. In our research and development work, the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences concentrates on critical societal challenges, with a particular focus on energy and social integration. With Winterthur, Zurich, and Wädenswil, the ZHAW is firmly integrated into the local region while also collaborating with international partners. There are eight Schools in the University: Applied Linguistics Applied Psychology Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering Engineering Health Professions Life Sciences and Facility Management Management, and Law and Social Work. Graduates of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences possess reflective, professional, research, and practice-based competencies that can be applied in demanding professional fields in our knowledge-based society. The dual emphasis of higher education is guaranteed by the programmatic coupling of studying with research and development and practical application. What is fundamental to all of our degree and continuing education programs is their scientific foundation and evaluation and the systematic reflection of the competence-oriented educational process involving students, lecturers, and external experts from the spheres of science, practice, and society. In this way, the basis for successful life-long learning is laid. Qualitatively and quantitatively vital research and development, which focuses on specific areas, give the Zurich University of Applied Sciences its incisive profile regarding content. The research and development are linked with our degree and continuing education programs, with business services and practice - conceptually and organisationally and in terms of subject and staffing. Furthermore, it is oriented to international scientific communities and standards. Our society's sustainability is a central concern at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, which is an exciting place for transformative science oriented towards societal challenges. This knowledge is based on an understanding of innovation, which considers cultural, ecological, economic, legal, social, and technical challenges. Transformative education, research and development, and services are anchored disciplinarily and are often set up interdisciplinarily and transdisciplinarity and involving inter-university cooperation. The Zurich University of Applied Sciences is regionally integrated and cooperates with international partners. It is oriented towards global challenges and markets, and it is a university with a focus on Europe. It actively participates in developing the European Higher Education and Research Areas and European economic, social, and cultural environments. Qualified and motivated service-oriented employees and management are prerequisites for the Zurich University of Applied Sciences to accomplish its mission and achieve its goals as a well-managed university. The university creates an environment that allows it to attract, promote, and keep the right people. It creates and lives out a university culture based on individual responsibility, creativity, and ability to reflect and deal with conflict, esteem, dialogue, participation, and its principles of diversity and equal opportunity. The ZHAW fosters the independent, self-reflective, and cooperative development of knowledge and competence-based on internationally compatible competence profiles. Furthermore, the ZHAW supports individualized educational programs, insofar as this is possible because of subject-specific disciplinary requirements and available resources. At the ZHAW, fundamental and systematic importance is given to the research-based development of knowledge and competence («research-based learning»), which is seen as the basis for reflective and transformative cooperation with practical application. Digital educational programs and media support the cooperative, individualized development of knowledge and competence, independent of time and location. Both in admissions and during studies, the ZHAW considers knowledge and competence, which has been acquired by students through non-formal and informal education («recognition of learning»). The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences assumes joint responsibility for our society's cultural, ecological, economic, legal, social, and technical sustainability. The ZHAW offers its students transformative experience and educational formats and fosters competencies in developing and applying transformative knowledge. The ZHAW consolidates its transformative research and development, both methodologically and as regards content. The university sees itself as a societal knowledge transformer and fundamentally works together with its social partners creatively and in a multifaceted manner to understand research and its research profile. Researchers take part in joint transformative research and development areas beyond their schools' limits and the main research focus areas of the individual Schools. The ZHAW promotes its young academics at all levels and in a manner specific to their field. In areas in which years of continuity must be demonstrated and where the high, internationally recognized quality of research and development is provided and in its transformative focus areas, the ZHAW also promotes its young academics through participation in nationally or internationally networked post-graduate and doctoral programs. We offer practice-oriented and scientifically based continuing education courses, from short courses to comprehensive professional Master's programs, focusing on reflection and practical application. The courses are suitable for university graduates with several years of professional experience or proven specialist expertise in their field. View full university

With its 26,000 enrolled students, the University of Zurich (UZH) is Switzerland's largest University. Founded in the year 1833, UZH was Europe's first University established by a democratic political system. Today, UZH is one of the foremost universities in the German-speaking world. Made up of seven faculties covering some 100 different subject areas, the University offers a wide variety of Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. programs. Also, UZH's continuing education programs offer excellent learning opportunities. As a member of the "League of European Research Universities" (LERU), the University of Zurich belongs to Europe's most prestigious research institutions. Numerous distinctions highlight the University's international renown in the fields of medicine, immunology, genetics, neuroscience, and structural biology, as well as in economics. To date, the Nobel Prize has been conferred on twelve UZH scholars. The academic excellence of the University of Zurich brings benefits to both the public and the private sectors, not only in the Canton of Zurich but throughout Switzerland. Knowledge is shared in a variety of ways: in addition to granting the general public access to its twelve museums and many of its libraries, the University makes findings from cutting-edge research available to the public in accessible and engaging lecture series and panel discussions. The University of Zurich already contributes to regional and global sustainable development through its research and teaching and is committed to systematically expanding its efforts. This includes strengthening interdisciplinary and cross-faculty collaboration as well as supporting projects with external partners. Also, the University of Zurich strives to promote sustainable procurements, foster efficient energy consumption, and take other steps toward achieving a sustainable campus to reduce the environmental impact of its operations – and contribute to the quality of life in Zurich. The University of Zurich (UZH) is an institution with a strong commitment to the free and open pursuit of scholarship. The scholarship is the acquisition, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge methodologically and critically. To flourish, scholarship must be free from external influences, constraints, and ideological pressures. The University of Zurich is committed to unrestricted freedom in research and teaching. Academic freedom calls for a high degree of responsibility, including reflection on the ethical implications of research activities for humans, animals, and the environment. Work in all disciplines at the University is based on a scholarly inquiry into the realities of our world; as Switzerland's largest University, the University of Zurich promotes wide diversity in both scholarship and the fields of study offered. The University fosters free dialogue, respects the individual characteristics of the disciplines, and advances interdisciplinary work. UZH pursues scholarly research and teaching and provides services for the benefit of the public. UZH has successfully positioned itself among the world's foremost universities. The University attracts the best researchers and students and promotes junior scholars at all academic career levels. UZH sets priorities in research and teaching by considering academic requirements and the needs of society. These priorities presuppose basic research and interdisciplinary methods. UZH strives to uphold the highest quality in all its activities. To secure and improve quality, the University regularly monitors and evaluates its performance. UZH contributes to the increase of knowledge through the pursuit of cutting-edge research. UZH is primarily a research institution. It enables and expects its members to conduct research and supports them in doing so. While basic research is the core focus at UZH, the University also pursues applied research. UZH has the responsibility to provide its students with academic education. The University also offers programs in continuing education and advances lifelong learning. Teaching at UZH is research-based. Academic education is rooted in a scholarly community of teachers and students. This environment develops students' ability to formulate and answer questions, methodically gain insight into an issue, critically assess problems, and share knowledge with others. Through a university education, students acquire the skills necessary to think and act independently and responsibly. UZH provides services related to research and teaching for the benefit of the public. UZH promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology, doing research and teaching accessible to others. UZH endeavors to achieve a spirit of shared responsibility and self-management when pursuing its goals and carrying out its responsibilities. The University acknowledges the specific demands placed on management structures at knowledge-based institutions. UZH governance is based on the principles of subsidiarity, participation, transparency, and balanced interests. The inclusion of an appropriate representation of students and staff in decision-making processes is an expression of shared responsibility. University education is open to all persons who possess the required entrance qualifications. UZH is dedicated to promoting talent at all levels. UZH offers its staff up-to-date employment and working conditions and supports them in their professional development. The University offers the entire UZH community the opportunity to participate in a wide range of cultural and athletic activities. UZH is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge but also bears a responsibility to the public at large. The University provides an academic foundation for self-reflection in society, thereby contributing significantly toward its positive development. UZH practices transparency by informing the public about its activities and concerns. A part of UZH's resources is made available to the general public through libraries, museums, and public events. UZH considers sustainability in scholarship as well as in its operations to be a core responsibility. In research, teaching, and daily operations, the University safeguards human and animal rights. View full university

Established in 1855 as the Federal Polytechnical School, ETH Zurich has, from the outset, been a national center for education with international appeal, attracting talent from all over the world. At ETH Zurich, students discover an ideal environment for independent thinking, researchers a climate that inspires top performance. Situated in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, ETH Zurich is pioneering effective solutions to the global challenges of today and tomorrow. Our university for science and technology dates back to 1855 when the founders of modern-day Switzerland created it as a center of innovation and knowledge. The successful combination of a cosmopolitan outlook with national roots made the young educational institution one of the driving forces behind industrialization in Switzerland: it brought the necessary expertise into the country, trained technical specialists, and set up groundbreaking national infrastructures. ETH Zurich was given its present name, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule), in 1911. Over the decades that followed, it entered into solid partnerships with the state and with industry. It invested increasingly in both applied and fundamental research, which were gaining in importance about education. The university grew steadily, and in 1961 it embarked on the first stage of constructing its second site on the Hönggerberg, on the outskirts of Zurich. In more recent times, global developments such as computer-assisted data processing and the far-reaching consequences of globalization have placed ever-increasing demands on universities. ETH Zurich reacts to these new challenges by creating flexible organizational structures: new research units and programs have emerged. The research itself is becoming more and more integrated and interdisciplinary. The long-standing tradition of ETH Zurich, combined with its ability to adapt to new requirements frequently, has brought much success to the university. Today, it ranks among the world’s leading universities of science and technology. View full university