ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is a top-tier public science and technology university in Zurich, Switzerland. Known as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, it is world-famous for its rigorous STEM education, cutting-edge research, and high-impact innovation. Founded: The Swiss Federal Parliament enacted a law to establish the university in 1854. Opening: It officially opened its doors as the "Federal Polytechnic School" in 1855. Current Name: It adopted the name Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zurich in 1911. Notable Alumni: Albert Einstein is its most famous graduate. The university has produced over 20 Nobel Prize laureates. 1.QS World University Rankings: It is ranked 8th in the world and is the #1 university in continental Europe. 2.Times Higher Education (THE): It ranks 11th globally. 3.Subject-Specific Rankings: ETH Zurich is consistently ranked among the top three in the world for engineering, earth sciences, and architecture.