Facts & Figures 2018 University of Zurich Founded in 1833 Excellence in Medicine The University of Zurich (UZH) was The proximity between medical research founded in 1833. With a current enrollment and the clinical services provided in the of over 25,800 students, UZH is now the University’s four hospitals translates into largest university in Switzerland, and with first-rate medical care for the general around 100 subject areas on offer, it boasts population. the most comprehensive academic program in the country. Twelve Nobel Prizes The University’s international standing is Studying at UZH reflected in the many renowned academic The University’s seven faculties offer a distinctions conferred upon its members wide variety of Bachelor’s, Master’s and over the years, including 12 Nobel Prizes, PhD programs. Around 6,000 academic one of which went to Albert Einstein. staff (in clu ding 685 professors) research and teach in around 140 departments Among the World’s Best and clinics. UZH’s excellent reputation as a research institution is mirrored in the global rankings. Research-Based Teaching In the 2018 Shanghai Ranking UZH was As a research university, teaching at UZH ranked 54th in the world. is inspiring and research-based, and junior researchers are encouraged and supported Public Outreach in their careers. All those with a thirst for knowledge are welcome at UZH. The University’s museums, Innovation libraries and a variety of events and lectures Through its spin-off ventures and partner- are free and open to the public. ships, UZH encourages the transfer of know ledge into private enterprise, generat- Continuing Education ing attractive employment opportunities UZH’s continuing education programs in innovative fields. ensure knowledge is shared between academia and practitioners. Interdisciplinary Research Networks UZH Digital Society Initiative (DSI) – Global Change and Biodiversity Digitalization is fundamentally changing – Social Networks both the world of academia and society, – Language and Space bringing challenges to existing paradigms – Translational Cancer Research and calling for new skills, while inspiring – Solar Light to Chemical Energy novel approaches to teaching and research. Conversion It is the task of all of the academic disci- plines and of society as a whole to reflect National Centers of Competence in Research critically on these challenges and to take a The Centers of Competence in Research are proactive approach to shaping the future. high-quality long-term research projects that The UZH Digital Society Initiative (DSI) cultivate interdisciplinary approaches and provides an academic platform to achieve innovation across different areas. The Uni- these goals. versity of Zurich is the leading house for the → www.dsi.uzh.ch/en National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) Kidney.ch. University Research Priority Programs In order to maintain its standing at the fore- Faculty Research Priority Programs front of international research and scholar- The seven faculties at the University of Zurich ship, UZH has initiated a broad range of have a variety of Research Priority Programs. University Research Priority Programs These interdisciplinary and cross-faculty (URPP). These programs aim to strengthen programs build on UZH’s excellent research and bring together selected academic fields competencies, enhance collaborative oppor- within the university while promoting tunities, and foster the development of highly highly qualified young scholars. Current qualified junior researchers. The Faculty of URPP at UZH are: Medicine has also defined Clinical Research Priority Programs that are carried out in – Dynamics of Healthy Aging cooperation with the University’s hospitals. – Evolution in Action: From Genomes → www.uzh.ch/en/research/priorityprograms to Ecosystems – Financial Market Regulation UZH in Figures Students in 2018 Total Students 4,260 Of which e.g.: from abroad 1,399 Germany 25,827 328 students Italy 255 873 China Thurgau 138 2,384 10,250 1,742 USA Aargau Zurich St. Gallen 21,567 137 from Switzerland Russia 929 616 622 Of which e.g.: Lucerne Zug Schwyz 83 137 India 565 69 Glarus Bern 81 96 Uri 682 France 102 Fribourg Grisons Vaud 729 38 105 Ticino Canada Valais 80 Geneva Countries of origin UZH in Figures Students in 2018 Student Numbers by Faculty and Level B 350 students M Faculty of Theology D 14,903 women B 3,375 students M 10,924 men Faculty of Law D B 3,473 students Faculty of Business, M Economics and Informatics D B 3,613 students M Faculty of Medicine D B M 711 students Vetsuisse Faculty D B M 9,898 students Faculty of Arts and T Social Sciences D Bachelor B M aster 4,407 students M Teaching Diploma Faculty of Science D Doctorate UZH in Figures Students in 2018 Five Most Popular Major Subjects Five Most Popular Minor Subjects Law Business Administration 3,375 1,054 Human Medicine Finance I LIKE 3,118 822 Majors Psychology 2,300 Informatics 767 Business Administration Law 1,101 519 I LIKE Biology Political Science 972 Minors 515 Degrees Awarded Fall Semester 2018 In addition: Advanced Federal Diploma: 304 (Med.), 49 (Vet.) 5,712 Teaching Diploma: 250 (Arts) Other: 7 (Arts) 2,333 2,017 752 Bachelor Master PhD Faculty of Faculty of Law Faculty of Business, Faculty of Vetsuisse Faculty of Arts Faculty of Theology Economics Medicine Faculty and Social Science and Informatics Sciences UZH in Figures International UZH Student Mobility Nationality From Switzerland From abroad By nationality Exchange students 80 % coming to UZH UZH students going abroad 2018 57 % 56 % 54 % 2017 2016 46 % 43 % 44 % 2015 2014 36% 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Exchange Students (In and Out) FS 2018 20 % Exchange program outside of Europe 23% Exchange program within Europe 54% Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 5% CH-Unimobil 12% Students PhD Non-professo- Professors Double doctorate 3% candidates rial academic Visiting study program 3% enrolled staff UZH in Figures Partnerships International Network As part of UZH’s interna- Freie tionalization strategy, Universität strategic partnerships Berlin UZH has been a mem- are formed to foster ber of the League Charles LERU collaboration in research Strategic of European Research and teaching and ex- University Universities (LERU) Prague change of best practice Partners since 2006. LERU is a at the operational level. UZH network of 23 research- intensive universities from 12 different Euro- University pean countries. of Geneva U21 Since 2017, UZH has also been a member of Universitas 21, a global network of 27 research universities from all over the world which aims to encourage international research collaboration and the exchange of knowledge. UZH in Figures Innovation in 2018 Spin-Offs ERC Funding in 2018 Locations 126 20.9 millionot spin-off companies 9% Total in Euros (cumulative) abroad 20% 2.5 m Advanced Grants Switzerland 9.4 m Consolidator Grants 89% (excl. Zurich) 0.2 m Proof of Concept 71% Canton of Zurich 4.0 m Starting Grants 94% 4.8 m ERC Synergy Grants 94% Survival rate since founding Survival rate after five years Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding 2013–2018 Number of Total amount 120 grants granted Arts and social 80 947 212.0 sciences m CHF Mathematics, natural 280 125.8 40 sciences and engineering m CHF Biology and medicine 694 376.6 m CHF sold, active business 1,921 714.4 operational, independent ceased grants m CHF UZH in Figures UZH in Figures Income Statement 2018 Third-Party Funding 1.42 Expenditure 315 billion CHF m CHF total income total 883 m (62%) staff costs 1 m other 167 m from federal organizations m (38%) 544 in Switzerland (e.g. Swiss other operating National Science Foundation) expenses m 3 26 m financial Income from abroad Revenue expenditure (EU and other international 121 m research programs) 306 m ( 21%) from the private other basic funding and sector and individuals operational funds 315 m ( 22%) Development of Income Structure project funding 350 m Other 180 m ( 13%) 300 m services and other 250 m operating income Private sector 200 m Abroad 8 m ( 1%) 150 m financial yield 100 m Swiss federal organizations 611 m ( 43%) 50 m Canton of Zurich 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Governance Structure of the University of Zurich February 2019 Board of the University Prof. Dr. Michael Schaepman Vice President Research Dr. Silvia Steiner President, Member of the Government Council of the Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarzenegger Canton of Zurich Vice President Faculty Affairs and Scientific Information Barbara Basting Stefan Schnyder Staatsexamen, Head of Fine Arts, City of Zurich Cultural Affairs Dipl. Ing. ETH, Director of Finances and Human Resources Prof. em. Dr. Beat Hotz-Hart François Chapuis Expert at the Swiss National Science Foundation Dipl. Bauing. MAS REM, Director of Real Estate and Facility Management Ulrich Jakob Looser Dipl. Phys. ETH/lic. oec. HSG, Partner at BLR & Partners Deans of the Faculties Prof. Dr. Antonio Loprieno Prof. Dr. Peter Opitz Former President of the Swiss Rectors' Conference (CRUS), Faculty of Theology President of the Swiss Study Foundation and member of various university boards Prof. Dr. Brigitte Tag Faculty of Law Prof. em. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Lüscher Professor Emeritus of Physiology at the University of Bern Prof. Dr. Harald Gall Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics Dr. iur. Urs Oberholzer Vice President, former ZKB Bank Council President Prof. Dr. Rainer Weber Faculty of Medicine Executive Board of the University Prof. Dr. Roger Stephan Prof. Dr. Michael O. Hengartner Vetsuisse