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Through Sunday
Take a look behind the scenes of the city of Zurich and experience research firsthand by interacting directly with researchers at Scientifica at the UZH and ETH city campus.
Scientifica 2026
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Hospitals, Emergency Services, Züri Water
What will the hospital of the future look like? How do emergency responders train? And what does it take to safely treat drinking water? The city of Zurich invites you to take a look behind the scenes.
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From A for AI to Z for Zoology
How is AI changing the world, how is language evolving, and when will the glaciers have melted? 1,000 scientists will present their research on current issues at around 80 exhibition booths.
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Shows, Workshops, Lectures
8 science shows, 9 science cafés, 25 workshops, 14 guided tours, and 35 short lectures: Be amazed by the latest research and join the discussion on the most pressing issues facing our society.
Shaping the Future
Seven faculties, over 150 departments and more than 200 study programs: benefit from the interdisciplinary and pioneering spirit of Switzerland’s largest university.
Education at the Cutting-Edge
The teaching at UZH is varied, dynamic and high quality, designed to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society with innovation and creativity.
Research Excellence
Imagination, daring, patience and determination are vital to shed light on scientific unknowns and make breakthrough discoveries. For this, freedom and space to reflect and question are required.
Exhilarating Variety
UZH encompasses a huge breadth of differing but mutually stimulating perspectives, ways of thinking and academic milieus. Our knowledge and findings are made to be shared: let yourself be inspired.
Current Events
Lectures, guided tours, panel discussions – find out what our researchers are working on in our public events.
News
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Revolutionary DNA Sequencing
Shankar Balasubramanian, David Klenerman, and Pascal Mayer are receiving the Gretener-Thürlemann Prize for their development of next-generation …
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Cancer Cells Without Fuel
Physician and molecular biologist Raphael Morscher is trying to understand and selectively block the processes involved in the growth of cancer cells.
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Buried Underwear Shows Land Use Is Key to Soil Health
A citizen science project involving 1,000 volunteers and more than 2,000 pairs of buried cotton underwear shows that land use is the most important …
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“I followed my interests, not a career plan”
When choosing her degree program, UZH alumna Monika Rühl followed her passion for language and literature. Today, she heads economiesuisse.
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SNSF Ambizione: 22 Projects at UZH
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is funding 22 projects by early career researchers at the University of Zurich with an Ambizione grant.
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Can Love Be Commanded?
What does Christian love mean? And can it still serve as a moral compass today? These are the questions an international research project led by …
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Cancer-Causing Supergenes
Brain tumors are the most fatal form of cancer in children and adolescents. Ana Guerreiro Stücklin is investigating new therapies against gene …
Bachelor Info Days on 2 and 3 September
Discover our Bachelor's study programs at the Bachelor Information Days on 2 and 3 September. Get to know the university, attend lectures and discuss your questions with students and teaching staff.
The Long Night of Museums
On hybrid creatures, crabs, and superconductors:: As part of Zurich’s Long Night of Museums, the University of Zurich’s museums will stay open until late and look forward to welcoming you to their special program for the night.
Curing Children
Today, many children with cancer can be treated successfully. A new Center of Competence in Research aims to make treatments even more targeted and effective. Read more in the UZH Magazin.
Events
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SCIENTIFICA: «UNESCO World Heritage: underwater world of Monte San Giorgio» Anmeldung über scientifica.ch
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Scientifica-Café Heilpflanzenkunst weltweit: Wenn Wissen reist Wie unterschiedliche Wissensformen Heilpraktiken prägen.
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SCIENTIFICA: Wie funktionieren die Nieren?
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SCIENTIFICA: Why fish would drown without kidneys
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SCIENTIFICA: Die chronische Nierenerkrankung der Katze – erkennen und begleiten
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SCIENTIFICA: Wie schütze ich meine Nieren?
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SCIENTIFICA: Lab-grown "mini-kidneys" to investigate kidney disease
Planning to Join Us from Abroad?
The University of Zurich is home to students and staff from over 120 countries. Find out more about our diverse and inspiring learning, research and working environment.