ETH Zurich connected to the world

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ETH faculty collaboration contacts by country

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ContinentCountryUniversityResearch instituteNon-governmental organisationPublic authorityPrivate sector organisation
Europe676122764767541193
Albania20071
Austria2095871024
Belgium16127172023
Bosnia and Herzegovina30040
Bulgaria310010
Croatia101201
Cyprus81101
Czech Republic3817111
Denmark11911219
Estonia40200
Finland73121115
France307207151239
Germany10414923343120
Greece3614034
Hungary1116002
Iceland83001
Ireland302011
Italy4157671022
Latvia00011
Liechtenstein403111
Lithuania51002
Luxembourg146202
Malta30001
Netherlands29940201724
North Macedonia11000
Norway9739022
Poland428010
Portugal427202
Romania94101
Russian Federation87000
Serbia152320
Slovakia42021
Slovenia75103
Spain167796513
Sweden16712407
Switzerland27071063338585835
Türkiye201001
Ukraine63011
United Kingdom6664981232
Vatican City State (Holy See)00010
Africa10932112015
Benin20000
Botswana20000
Burkina Faso03000
Cameroon00100
Congo, Democratic Republic of71121
Congo, Republic of00100
Côte d'Ivoire32000
Egypt30003
Ethiopia20000
Gabon01040
Gambia10000
Ghana220011
Kenya77061
Madagascar20000
Malawi10111
Mauritania00001
Mauritius01000
Mayotte20000
Morocco11004
Namibia21000
Nigeria212000
Rwanda20000
Seychelles00010
Sierra Leone00001
South Africa372322
South Sudan11020
Sudan10000
Tanzania, United Republic of00100
Togo10000
Tunisia10000
Uganda60300
Zimbabwe10010
North America19231724995301
Canada224124107
Mexico80000
United States16911604585294
South America1741215916
Argentina102110
Belize10000
Bermuda00001
Bolivia30200
Brazil490006
Chile301112
Colombia474235
Costa Rica30000
Cuba22010
Dominican Republic10030
Ecuador50100
El Salvador10200
Grenada01000
Guadeloupe20000
Guatemala20000
Haiti10000
Honduras00001
Nicaragua10000
Panama01000
Peru91100
Trinidad and Tobago10000
Uruguay60400
Venezuela00101
Asia83392144469
Afghanistan00010
Bangladesh20000
Bhutan20100
China18651329
Georgia70000
Hong Kong390100
India5310402
Indonesia73000
Iran (Islamic Republic of)90000
Israel953105
Japan162310611
Jordan00010
Kazakhstan10000
Korea, Republic of677018
Kuwait00001
Lao People's Democratic Rep.10001
Lebanon50000
Malaysia70000
Mongolia12000
Myanmar00200
Nepal20011
Pakistan51001
Palestinian Territory10200
Philippines00200
Qatar61030
Saudi Arabia30002
Singapore127200243
Sri Lanka11010
Taiwan180011
Thailand100010
United Arab Emirates42000
Uzbekistan31012
Viet Nam90002
Yemen05000
Oceania17219031
Australia1479031
Fiji10000
New Zealand2310000
Solomon Islands10000
Total997226035659251595

Cooperation agreements

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ContinentCountryLink / URLTotal
Europe23
AustriaAgreement between Switzerland and Austria about the mutual recognition of higher education qualifications
Abkommen vom 10. Dezember 1993 zwischen der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft und der Republik Österreich über die gegenseitige Anerkennung von Gleichwertigkeiten im Hochschulbereich
BulgariaAgreement ETH Zurich - EPFL - Sofia University - Government of Bulgaria
Agreement to establish Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) [Sofia Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute (SCAI)]
CroatiaMemorandum of Understanding on Academic Cooperation between the Ruder Boskovic Institute and the Department of Physics of ETH Zurich (expired 2021)
FranceAgreement for student exchange between Institut EURECOM and ETH Zurich
FranceFranzösisch-Schweizerisches Rahmenabkommen über die Anerkennung von Diplomen und Studienleistungen
Accord-cadre franco-suisse entre la Conférence des Présidents d’Université française (CPU), la Conférence des Directeurs des Ecoles Françaises d’Ingénieurs (CDEFI) et la Conférence des recteurs des universités suisses (CRUS), la Conférence des recteurs des hautes écoles spécialisées suisses (KFH) et la Conférence suisse des rectrices et recteurs des hautes écoles pédagogiques (COHEP) sur la reconnaissance des diplômes
GermanyAbkommen Schweiz-Deutschland über die gegenseitige Anerkennung von Gleichwertigkeiten im Hochschulbereich
Abkommen vom 20. Juni 1994 zwischen der Regierung der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft und der Regierung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland über die gegenseitige Anerkennung von Gleichwertigkeiten im Hochschulbereich
GermanyBauHow5 Alliance
Memorandum of Understanding Relating to the Development of Collaborative Activities between Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment; University College London, The Bartlett, Faculty of the Built Environment; ETH Zurich, Department of Architecture; Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Architecture; Technical University of Munich, Department of Architecture
GermanyIDEA League, Memorandum of Understanding
The IDEA League, founded in 1999, is a network of four leading universities of technology and science: RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, and ETH Zurich.
GermanyMax Planck ETH Center for Learning Systems
Joint research center of ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Society.
GermanyMemorandum of Understanding between ETH Zürich and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
GermanyMemorandum of Understanding relating to academic activities in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ItalyAgreement between Switzerland and Italy about the mutual recognition of higher education qualifications
Abkommen vom 7. Dezember 2000 zwischen dem Schweizerischen Bundesrat und der Regierung der Italienischen Republik über die gegenseitige Anerkennung von Gleichwertigkeiten im Hochschulbereich
ItalyAgreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Italy and Switzerland
Abkommen vom 14. Mai 2003 zwischen dem Schweizerischen Bundesrat und der Regierung der Republik Italien über die wissenschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit; erneuert 2006
LiechtensteinAgreement between Liechtenstein and Switzerland on the Promotion of Science-based Innovation
Vereinbarung Schweiz-Liechtenstein über die Förderung wissenschaftsbasierter Innovation
NetherlandsBauHow5 Alliance
Memorandum of Understanding Relating to the Development of Collaborative Activities between Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment; University College London, The Bartlett, Faculty of the Built Environment; ETH Zurich, Department of Architecture; Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Architecture; Technical University of Munich, Department of Architecture
NetherlandsIDEA League, Memorandum of Understanding
The IDEA League, founded in 1999, is a network of four leading universities of technology and science: RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, and ETH Zurich.
Russian FederationAgreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Russia and Switzerland
Abkommen zwischen dem Schweizerischen Bundesrat und der Regierung der Russischen Föderation über die wissenschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit, signed 2012
SloveniaAgreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Slovenia and Switzerland
Abkommen Schweiz-Slowenien über die wissenschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit
SwedenBauHow5 Alliance
Memorandum of Understanding Relating to the Development of Collaborative Activities between Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment; University College London, The Bartlett, Faculty of the Built Environment; ETH Zurich, Department of Architecture; Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Architecture; Technical University of Munich, Department of Architecture
SwedenIDEA League, Memorandum of Understanding
The IDEA League, founded in 1999, is a network of four leading universities of technology and science: RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, and ETH Zurich.
SwedenMemorandum of Understanding between ETH Zurich, Switzerland and Wallenberg Autonomous Systems and Software Program WASP hosted by Linköping University, Sweden.
The intent of this MoU is to advance cooperation between the Parties with focus on the mutual interests in the research and academic programs related to Al, autonomous systems and software.
UkraineMemorandum of Understanding between Kyiv School of Economics and ETH Zürich
United KingdomBauHow5 Alliance
Memorandum of Understanding Relating to the Development of Collaborative Activities between Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment; University College London, The Bartlett, Faculty of the Built Environment; ETH Zurich, Department of Architecture; Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Architecture; Technical University of Munich, Department of Architecture
Africa5
EthiopiaAgreement on Capacity Building and Research Partnership between Swiss and Ethiopian Institutions in the Fields of Science and Technology
Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, signed 2008, renewed 2013.
EthiopiaMemorandum of Understanding between Addis Ababa University and ETH Zurich
Activities to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and technology transfer, in cooperation with the Tesfa-Ilg Foundation, Switzerland, within the framework of its “Swiss Tesfa-Ilg Entrepreneurs Program (STEP)
GhanaMemorandum of Understanding between Ashesi University and ETH Zürich
GhanaMemorandum of Understanding between Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and ETH Zürich
South AfricaAgreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between South Africa and Switzerland
Abkommen zwischen dem Schweizerischen Bundesrat und der Regierung der Republik Südafrika über die wissenschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit, signed 2007, renewed 2013
North America4
United StatesAgreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the USA and Switzerland
Abkommen zwischen dem Schweizerischen Bundesrat und der Regierung der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika über die wissenschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit, signed 2009, renewed 2013
United StatesMemorandum of Understanding between Swiss National AI Institute and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
United StatesMemorandum of Understanding between The Inter-American Development Bank and ETH Zurich
Joint initiatives in areas related to sustainable urban development; development of knowledge and technology-transfer modules; identification of joint projects of mutual interest; and organization and cross-participation in events such as workshops, seminars and others.
United StatesMemorandum of Understanding between the Regents of the University of Michigan and ETH Zurich
South America1
BrazilAgreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Brazil and Switzerland
Abkommen zwischen dem Schweizerischen Bundesrat und der Regierung der Föderativen Republik Brasilien über die wissenschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit, signed 2012
Asia13
ChinaMemorandum of Understanding between China Agricultural University and ETH Zürich (Institute of Agricultural Sciences)
Hong KongCooperation Agreement between ETH Zurich and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering and School of Science
JapanAgreement for Collaboration between ETH Zurich and Tokyo Institute of Technology
JapanAgreement for Cooperation between Institute of Science Tokyo and ETH Zurich
JapanAgreement for International Joint Doctoral Program between RIKEN and ETH Zurich
JapanAgreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Japan and Switzerland
Abkommen zwischen dem Schweizerischen Bundesrat und der Regierung von Japan über die wissenschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit
JapanGeneral Collaborative Agreement between ETH Zurich and RIKEN
JapanMemorandum of Understanding between JSPS and ETH Zurich
with Addendum on Program for young researcher exchange between Japan and Switzerland
JapanMemorandum of Understanding between Tohoku University and ETH Zurich
JapanStrategic Partnership Agreement between the University of Tokyo and ETH Zurich
Korea, Republic ofAgreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Switzerland
Abkommen zwischen dem Schweizerischen Bundesrat und der Regierung der Republik Korea über die wissenschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit, signed 2008, renewed 2013
Korea, Republic ofFramwork Agreement between National Research Foundation of Korea and ETH Zurich (Leading House Asia)
KuwaitMemorandum of Understanding between The Kuwaiti Danish Dairy Co KCSC (KDD) and The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich)
Oceania2
AustraliaMemorandum of Understanding between ETH Zürich Institute for Mathematical Research and Australian National University Mathematical Data Science Centre
AustraliaMemorandum of Understanding between University of Melbourne and ETH Zürich
Total48

Student exchange agreements

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ContinentCountryTotal
Europe91
Austria3
Belgium3
Denmark3
Finland3
France11
Germany8
Iceland1
Ireland1
Italy7
Netherlands7
Norway6
Poland3
Portugal1
Spain5
Sweden9
Switzerland11
United Kingdom9
North America13
Canada3
United States10
Asia13
China1
Hong Kong3
India2
Japan2
Korea, Republic of2
Singapore2
Taiwan1
Oceania4
Australia4
Total121

Relations to institutions in strategic alliances

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ContinentCountryLink / DescriptionTotal
Europe55
AustriaCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
BelgiumCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
BelgiumLERU - League of European Research Universities
Czech RepublicCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
DenmarkCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
DenmarkIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
DenmarkLERU - League of European Research Universities
FinlandCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
FinlandLERU - League of European Research Universities
FranceCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
FranceLERU - League of European Research Universities
GermanyCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
GermanyENHANCE University Alliance
Strategic alliance of ten technical universities under the European University Initiative.
GermanyIDEA League
The IDEA League, founded in 1999, is a network of five leading universities of technology and science: RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, and ETH Zurich.
GermanyLERU - League of European Research Universities
GreeceCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
HungaryCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
IrelandCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
IrelandLERU - League of European Research Universities
ItalyCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
ItalyENHANCE University Alliance
Strategic alliance of ten technical universities under the European University Initiative.
ItalyGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
ItalyIDEA League
The IDEA League, founded in 1999, is a network of five leading universities of technology and science: RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, and ETH Zurich.
ItalyLERU - League of European Research Universities
NetherlandsCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
NetherlandsENHANCE University Alliance
Strategic alliance of ten technical universities under the European University Initiative.
NetherlandsIDEA League
The IDEA League, founded in 1999, is a network of five leading universities of technology and science: RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, and ETH Zurich.
NetherlandsLERU - League of European Research Universities
NorwayCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
NorwayENHANCE University Alliance
Strategic alliance of ten technical universities under the European University Initiative.
PolandCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
PolandENHANCE University Alliance
Strategic alliance of ten technical universities under the European University Initiative.
PortugalCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
RomaniaCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
SerbiaCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
SlovakiaCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
SpainCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
SpainENHANCE University Alliance
Strategic alliance of ten technical universities under the European University Initiative.
SpainLERU - League of European Research Universities
SwedenCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
SwedenENHANCE University Alliance
Strategic alliance of ten technical universities under the European University Initiative.
SwedenIDEA League
The IDEA League, founded in 1999, is a network of five leading universities of technology and science: RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, and ETH Zurich.
SwedenLERU - League of European Research Universities
SwitzerlandCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
SwitzerlandENHANCE University Alliance
Strategic alliance of ten technical universities under the European University Initiative.
SwitzerlandGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
SwitzerlandIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
SwitzerlandIDEA League
The IDEA League, founded in 1999, is a network of five leading universities of technology and science: RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, and ETH Zurich.
SwitzerlandLERU - League of European Research Universities
TürkiyeCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
UkraineCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
United KingdomCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
United KingdomGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
United KingdomIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
United KingdomLERU - League of European Research Universities
Africa2
South AfricaGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
South AfricaIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
North America3
CanadaGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
United StatesGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
United StatesIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
Asia9
ChinaGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
ChinaIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
Hong KongGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
IsraelCESAER - Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Founded in 1990, CESAER is an association of 50+ universities of science & technology from all across Europe and beyond. Its members advocate, learn from each other and inspire debates. The alliance champions excellence in higher education, training, research and innovation, contributes to knowledge societies for a sustainable future and delivers significant scientific, economic, social and societal impact. It promotes research integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
JapanGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
JapanIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
Korea, Republic ofGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
SingaporeGULF - Global University Leaders Forum (World Economic Forum)
A forum of the presidents of leading universities, initiated by the World Economic Forum.
SingaporeIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
Oceania1
AustraliaIARU - International Alliance of Research Universities
IARU, the International Alliance of Research Universities, is a strategic partnership between eleven leading research-intensive universities, established in 2006: Australian National University, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, and Yale University.
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ETH members

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By nationality (headcount)+ / -

Students employed as scientific staff are included in both categories (excluding stateless persons).

2025
ContinentCountryProfessorsScientific staffStudents
Europe468704324021
Albania0717
Andorra001
Austria16254613
Belarus026
Belgium165197
Bosnia and Herzegovina0411
Bulgaria140131
Croatia24379
Cyprus01120
Czech Republic03164
Denmark11647
Estonia01023
Finland22338
France21281639
Germany11714033413
Greece6149185
Hungary436105
Iceland0922
Ireland02636
Italy336211082
Kosovo0521
Latvia0815
Liechtenstein01678
Lithuania02442
Luxembourg042213
Malta026
Moldova003
Montenegro014
Netherlands6129222
North Macedonia0517
Norway11428
Poland180178
Portugal44798
Romania057193
Russian Federation264118
San Marino001
Serbia23354
Slovakia13060
Slovenia02452
Spain9183380
Sweden23598
Switzerland200293114951
Türkiye2130329
Ukraine14589
United Kingdom18121142
Africa279226
Algeria055
Benin001
Botswana011
Burkina Faso021
Cabo Verde001
Cameroon0314
Chad001
Congo, Democratic Republic of021
Congo, Republic of001
Côte d'Ivoire011
Egypt11435
Ethiopia034
Ghana0428
Kenya0823
Liberia001
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya001
Madagascar001
Mauritius001
Morocco01150
Namibia001
Nigeria0714
Rwanda011
Senegal002
Sierra Leone001
Somalia001
South Africa0610
Sudan013
Tanzania, United Republic of022
Tunisia1614
Uganda015
Zambia001
Zimbabwe010
North America53300416
Canada1266106
Mexico03054
United States41204256
South America2105149
Argentina064
Bolivia012
Brazil22545
Chile01218
Colombia03346
Costa Rica056
Dominica001
Dominican Republic010
Ecuador055
Guatemala020
Honduras022
Nicaragua001
Paraguay010
Peru01017
Saint Kitts and Nevis001
Venezuela021
Asia3112072065
Afghanistan0010
Armenia022
Azerbaijan0513
Bangladesh045
Bhutan012
China116241169
Georgia026
India5233316
Indonesia01024
Iran (Islamic Republic of)17164
Iraq014
Israel51811
Japan33156
Jordan033
Kazakhstan0619
Korea, Republic of36690
Kyrgyzstan001
Lebanon01341
Malaysia0312
Mongolia004
Myanmar011
Nepal045
Pakistan0912
Palestinian Territory022
Philippines0714
Saudi Arabia017
Singapore21938
Sri Lanka0720
Syrian Arab Republic0315
Taiwan13455
Thailand059
Timor-Leste001
Turkmenistan011
United Arab Emirates022
Uzbekistan045
Viet Nam01526
Oceania13650
Australia12630
New Zealand01020
Total557877026927

ETH alumni / alumni chapters

Map Alumni

+ / -

2025
ContinentCountryTotal
Europe72838
Albania5
Andorra0
Austria532
Belarus4
Belgium118
Bosnia and Herzegovina1
Bulgaria14
Croatia25
Cyprus18
Czech Republic29
Denmark86
Estonia10
Faroe Islands0
Finland44
France755
Germany2989
Gibraltar0
Greece236
Guernsey0
Hungary20
Iceland33
Ireland21
Isle of Man0
Italy434
Jersey0
Latvia2
Liechtenstein183
Lithuania19
Luxembourg272
Malta1
Moldova3
Monaco4
Montenegro1
Netherlands366
North Macedonia4
Norway173
Poland42
Portugal44
Romania22
Russian Federation18
San Marino0
Serbia26
Slovakia17
Slovenia13
Spain134
Svalbard and Jan Mayen0
Sweden119
Switzerland65446
Türkiye73
Ukraine4
United Kingdom478
Vatican City State (Holy See)0
Africa98
Algeria0
Angola0
Benin0
Botswana0
Brit. Indian Ocean Territory0
Burkina Faso0
Burundi0
Cabo Verde0
Cameroon0
Central African Republic0
Chad0
Comoros0
Congo, Democratic Republic of0
Congo, Republic of1
Côte d'Ivoire2
Djibouti0
Egypt8
Equatorial Guinea0
Eritrea0
Eswatini0
Ethiopia9
Gabon3
Gambia0
Ghana8
Guinea0
Guinea-Bissau0
Kenya13
Lesotho0
Liberia0
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya0
Madagascar1
Malawi3
Mali2
Mauritania0
Mauritius2
Mayotte0
Morocco3
Mozambique0
Namibia1
Niger0
Nigeria7
Réunion1
Rwanda3
Saint Helena0
São Tomé and Príncipe0
Senegal0
Seychelles0
Sierra Leone0
Somalia0
South Africa17
Sudan2
Tanzania, United Republic of6
Togo0
Tunisia3
Uganda1
Western Sahara0
Zambia1
Zimbabwe1
North America1288
Canada213
Mexico33
United States1042
South America147
Anguilla0
Antigua and Barbuda0
Argentina11
Aruba0
Bahamas0
Barbados0
Belize0
Bermuda1
Bolivia4
Brazil43
Cayman Islands0
Chile16
Colombia24
Costa Rica4
Cuba1
Dominica0
Dominican Republic0
Ecuador9
El Salvador0
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)0
French Guiana0
Greenland0
Grenada0
Guadeloupe0
Guatemala3
Guyana0
Haiti0
Honduras0
Jamaica1
Martinique0
Montserrat0
Nicaragua1
Panama0
Paraguay1
Peru26
Puerto Rico0
Saint Kitts and Nevis0
Saint Lucia0
Saint Pierre and Miquelon0
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines0
South Georgia & S. Sandw. Isl.0
Suriname0
Trinidad and Tobago0
Turks and Caicos Islands0
Uruguay1
U.S. Virgin Islands0
Venezuela1
Virgin Islands (British)0
Asia996
Afghanistan1
Armenia3
Azerbaijan1
Bahrain0
Bangladesh4
Bhutan1
Brunei Darussalam0
Cambodia3
China329
Georgia2
Hong Kong29
India135
Indonesia21
Iran (Islamic Republic of)17
Iraq0
Israel27
Japan73
Jordan0
Kazakhstan2
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. of1
Korea, Republic of42
Kuwait2
Kyrgyzstan5
Lao People's Democratic Rep.2
Lebanon4
Macau1
Malaysia14
Maldives0
Mongolia1
Myanmar1
Nepal6
Oman1
Pakistan7
Palestinian Territory1
Philippines7
Qatar4
Saudi Arabia7
Singapore155
Sri Lanka4
Syrian Arab Republic0
Taiwan36
Tajikistan0
Thailand28
Turkmenistan0
United Arab Emirates11
Uzbekistan0
Viet Nam8
Yemen0
Oceania158
American Samoa0
Australia127
Christmas Island0
Cocos (Keeling) Islands0
Cook Islands0
Fiji0
French Polynesia0
Guam0
Heard & McDonald Islands0
Kiribati0
Marshall Islands0
Micronesia, Fed. States of0
Nauru0
New Caledonia0
New Zealand31
Niue0
Norfolk Island0
Northern Mariana Islands0
Palau0
Papua New Guinea0
Pitcairn0
Samoa0
Solomon Islands0
Tokelau0
Tonga0
Tuvalu0
US Minor Outlying Islands0
Vanuatu0
Wallis and Futuna0
Antarctic0
Antarctica0
Bouvet Island0
French Southern Territories0
Total75525

International Knowledge Base


The International Knowledge Base (IKB) contains information on ETH Zurich's international contacts, exchange programmes and collaboration links. The web platform features a global report (public) and detailed reports which are available per country, institution, department and professor (ETH members only).

Amongst others, the IKB is useful:


For professors

For professors being approached by students looking for a supervisor for their doctorate, professors can find out who already collaborates with the home university of these students.

For departments

ETH departments are confronted with many requests from other universities. Knowing about individual faculty contacts and existing agreements provides a basis for informed decisions.

For students

ETH students who would like to write their Bachelor or Master thesis abroad can find information on the institutions their supervisor collaborates with and on existing student exchange programmes or bilateral agreements.