Profile
Annual report
The annual report is the official report of the University of Zurich for the cantonal authorities.
Image Brochure
The UZH image brochure offers readers a look into the diversity and academic excellence at Switzerland’s largest university and includes brief descriptions of its seven faculties.
Figures
More than 25,000 students attend the University of Zurich which is the biggest university in Switzerland.
History
The University of Zurich was founded in 1833. It was the first university in Europe established by a democratic state without ecclesiastical or royal patronage.
Nobel Prize Laureates
Twelve scientists of the University of Zurich were awarded the Nobel Prize. Their achievements have contributed considerably towards establishing the scientific reputation of the university.
Awards (Auszeichnungen)
The University of Zurich honors outstanding academic achievements with an honorary doctorate and other awards.
Dies academicus
Every year on 29 April, the University of Zurich celebrates the anniversary of its foundation in 1833 .
