ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is a world-leading science and technology university which stands on a bedrock of true Swiss values: freedom and individual responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit and open-​mindedness. Situated in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, our students and researchers are pioneering effective solutions to the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

ETH Zurich has more than 15,000 students from approximately 80countries, 3,400 of whom are doctoral candidates. Around 400 professors teach and conduct research in the areas of engineering, architecture, mathematics, natural sciences, system-oriented sciences, and management and social sciences. ETH Zurich regularly appears at the top of international rankings as one of the best universities in the world. 21 Nobel Laureates have studied, taught or conducted research at ETH Zurich, underlining the excellent reputation of the institute.

Transferring its knowledge to the private sector and society at large is one of ETH Zurich’s primary concerns. It has succeeded in this, as borne out 80 new patents awarded each year and the 195 spin-off companies that were created out of the institute between 1996 and 2009. ETH Zurich orients its research strategy around global challenges such as climate change, world food supply and human health issues.

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ETH Zurich News

Swiss innovation is on a roll

In just 10 years, Switzerland has become a leader in technology innovation in Europe. It’s not yet on a par with Silicon Valley, but they are on the right path, says one German venture capitalist
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ACES profile: Dybuster develops software to treat dyslexia

The winner of the Science|Business Academic Enterprise award in ICT – presented at ETH Zurich in February - has applied mathematical modelling to help dyslexics overcome the inability to match the sound of a word to the letters that spell it
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ACES profile: Enval targets the unrecyclable

The Science|Business Academic Enterprise Award winner in the Materials and Chemistry category - presented at ETH Zurich in February - has made a breakthrough in waste management, developing a sustainable recycling process for food and drink packaging made from plastic/aluminium laminates
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Mirasense lets shoppers compare prices in store

ACES winner Mirasense is bringing price comparison to the smart phone. The ETH Zurich spin-out is letting users check out what competitors are charging and how previous purchasers rate products, as they shop on the high street
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