Universität Zürich (University of Zurich)

The University of Zurich (Universität Zürich, UZH) is the largest university in Switzerland and a leading comprehensive research university in Europe. Founded in 1833, it offers the widest range of study programs of any Swiss higher education institution, spanning faculties of theology, law, business, economics, medicine, veterinary medicine, arts and social sciences, and science. UZH is known for its strong research output, interdisciplinary collaboration, and close ties to the city of Zurich and ETH Zurich, with which it shares a campus and numerous research initiatives. The university consistently ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide and is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). The university operates across several campuses in Zurich, with its main hub located near the city center adjacent to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). It attracts a diverse student body and faculty from around the world, offering numerous programs in English at the master's and doctoral levels, while undergraduate programs are primarily taught in German. UZH emphasizes research-led teaching and provides students with access to extensive libraries, laboratories, and cultural institutions.