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The University of Zurich was founded on April 29, 1833, when the existing colleges of theology (founded by [[Huldrych Zwingli]] in 1525), law and medicine were merged together with a new faculty of Philosophy. It was the first university in Europe to be founded by the state rather than a monarch or church. The university allowed women to attend philosophy lectures from 1847, and admitted the first female doctoral student in 1866. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was added in 1901, the oldest such faculty in the world. In 1914, the University moved to new premises designed by the architect [[Karl Moser]] on Rämistrasse 71.
The University of Zurich was founded on April 29, 1833, when the existing colleges of theology (founded by [[Huldrych Zwingli]] in 1525), law and medicine were merged together with a new faculty of Philosophy. It was the first university in Europe to be founded by the state rather than a monarch or church. The university allowed women to attend philosophy lectures from 1847, and admitted the first female doctoral student in 1866. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was added in 1901, the oldest such faculty in the world. In 1914, the University moved to new premises designed by the architect [[Karl Moser]] on Rämistrasse 71.


== Faculties ==
==Campus==
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There are several libraries available for use by members of the university, including Zurich Central Library, with over 5 million volumes. Most of the University is scattered all over the city of Zurich.<ref>http://www.plaene.uzh.ch/lageplaene/index.html#ankermap</ref>

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===Museum===
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* [http://www.mhiz.uzh.ch/ History of Medicine]

==Academics==
===Faculties===
[[File:Zürich - Universität Zürich IMG 1204.JPG|thumb|Main building as seen from the south]]
[[File:Zürich - Universität Zürich IMG 1204.JPG|thumb|Main building as seen from the south]]
[[File:Zürich - Oberstrass - Irchelpark - Oerlikon - Seebach - Uetlibergturm IMG 1566.JPG|thumb|Irchel Campus, newer and more remotely located buildings of the University of Zurich]]
[[File:Zürich - Oberstrass - Irchelpark - Oerlikon - Seebach - Uetlibergturm IMG 1566.JPG|thumb|Irchel Campus, newer and more remotely located buildings of the University of Zurich]]
Its best-performing faculties in terms of research quality are the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science, all of which rank in the top ten of Europe's universities. The University of Zurich as a whole also ranks in the top ten of Europe and in the top fifty worldwide. Notably in the fields of bioscience and finance, there is a close-knit collaboration between the University of Zurich and the [[ETH]] (Federal Institute for Technology, just across the road).
Its best-performing faculties in terms of research quality are the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science, all of which rank in the top ten of Europe's universities. The University of Zurich as a whole also ranks in the top ten of Europe and in the top fifty worldwide. Notably in the fields of bioscience and finance, there is a close-knit collaboration between the University of Zurich and the [[ETH]] (Federal Institute for Technology, just across the road).


==Rankings==
===Rankings===
*'''[[Top 100 Global Universities|Newsweek global university ranking]]'''<ref>[http://ucla.nus.edu.sg/NewsweekTop100GlobalUniversities2006.pdf Newsweek Ranking]</ref> (Based on research output, international staff/students and library holdings)
*'''[[Top 100 Global Universities|Newsweek global university ranking]]'''<ref>[http://ucla.nus.edu.sg/NewsweekTop100GlobalUniversities2006.pdf Newsweek Ranking]</ref> (Based on research output, international staff/students and library holdings)
:'''46th''' globally and '''11th''' in Europe.
:'''46th''' globally and '''11th''' in Europe.
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:'''32nd''' globally and '''10th''' in Europe.
:'''32nd''' globally and '''10th''' in Europe.


== Facilities ==


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===Language policy===
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There are several libraries available for use by members of the university, including Zurich Central Library, with over 5 million volumes. Most of the University is scattered all over the city of Zurich.<ref>http://www.plaene.uzh.ch/lageplaene/index.html#ankermap</ref>

== Student life ==

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The university's Academic Sports Association (ASVZ) offers a wide range of sports facilities to students of the university.

== Admission ==

Except for medicine, the University pursues an admission policy as follows. All students who have a [[Matura]] or an equivalent secondary school qualification can study for a year. After this assessment year, only those passing the exams may proceed their studies. On average, about one half passes the assessment year (differing across faculties and particular program). To study medicine, even to be granted permission to enter the assessment year, exams need to be passed. Admission to a Masters degree naturally requires a Bachelor. Admission to a PhD programme requires a Masters degree with honours and clear research orientation.

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== Language policy ==
The general language of courses is [[Standard German]] (Hochdeutsch). Notably in some highly competitive and international programs, such as the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance [http://www.msfinance.ch MSc UZH ETH Quantitative Finance], all lectures are held in English. There is an increasing use of English observed in many faculties.
The general language of courses is [[Standard German]] (Hochdeutsch). Notably in some highly competitive and international programs, such as the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance [http://www.msfinance.ch MSc UZH ETH Quantitative Finance], all lectures are held in English. There is an increasing use of English observed in many faculties.


===Notable faculty===
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==Nobel Prize winners==
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The University of Zurich has produced several Nobel Prize laureates. [[Albert Einstein]], [[Erwin Schrödinger]], one of the founders of [[quantum mechanics]], [[Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen]], the first person to win the [[Nobel Prize in Physics]] and others were affiliated with the University. In total former students and faculty of the university have won 23 Nobel Prizes.

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===Alumni===
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[[Image:UZurich.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Rear courtyard of the main building]]
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*[[Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen]] (Physics, 1901); also worked on the faculty
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*[[Theodor Mommsen]] (Literature, 1902); also worked on faculty
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*[[Alfred Werner]] (Chemistry 1913); also worked on faculty
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*[[Carl Spitteler]] (Literature, 1919)
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*[[Albert Einstein]] (Physics, 1921); also worked on the faculty
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*[[Paul Karrer]] (Chemistry 1937); also worked on faculty
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*[[Walter Rudolf Hess]] (Medicine 1949); also worked on the faculty

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===Faculty===
*[[Emil Theodor Kocher]] (Medicine 1909)
*[[Emil Theodor Kocher]] (Medicine 1909)
*[[Max von Laue]] (Physics 1914)
*[[Max von Laue]] (Physics 1914)
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*[[Rolf M. Zinkernagel]] (Medicine 1996)
*[[Rolf M. Zinkernagel]] (Medicine 1996)


== Famous Fellows of the University==
===Famous Fellows of the University===
*[[Rolf Pfeifer]], Artificial Intelligence Lab, IFI
*[[Rolf Pfeifer]], Artificial Intelligence Lab, IFI


== Museum ==
==Student life==
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* [http://www.mhiz.uzh.ch/ History of Medicine]


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The university's Academic Sports Association (ASVZ) offers a wide range of sports facilities to students of the university.
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== See also ==

==Alumni==
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===Students===
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[[Image:UZurich.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Rear courtyard of the main building]]
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*[[Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen]] (Physics, 1901); also worked on the faculty
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*[[Theodor Mommsen]] (Literature, 1902); also worked on faculty
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*[[Alfred Werner]] (Chemistry 1913); also worked on faculty
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*[[Carl Spitteler]] (Literature, 1919)
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*[[Albert Einstein]] (Physics, 1921); also worked on the faculty
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*[[Paul Karrer]] (Chemistry 1937); also worked on faculty
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*[[Walter Rudolf Hess]] (Medicine 1949); also worked on the faculty

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===Nobel Prize winners===
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The University of Zurich has produced several Nobel Prize laureates. [[Albert Einstein]], [[Erwin Schrödinger]], one of the founders of [[quantum mechanics]], [[Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen]], the first person to win the [[Nobel Prize in Physics]] and others were affiliated with the University. In total former students and faculty of the university have won 23 Nobel Prizes.

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==See also==
* [[:Category:People associated with the University of Zurich]]
* [[:Category:People associated with the University of Zurich]]


==References==
==References==

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{{reflist|1}}


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University of Zurich
Universität Zürich
Seal of the University of Zurich
Latin: Universitas Turicensis
TypePublic University
Established1833 (1525)
Budget1.069 bn Swiss francs (US$1.03 bn)
PresidentProf. Dr. Andreas Fischer
Academic staff
7,170 (2008)
Undergraduates9,785 (2008)
Postgraduates5,093 (2008)
Location
Zurich
,
Canton of Zurich
,
Switzerland

47°22′29″N 8°32′54″E / 47.37472°N 8.54833°E / 47.37472; 8.54833
CampusUrban
AffiliationsLERU
Websitewww.uzh.ch

The University of Zurich (UZH, German: Universität Zürich), located in the city of Zurich, is the largest university in Switzerland, with over 25,000 students.[1] It was founded in 1833 from the existing colleges of theology, law, medicine and a new faculty of philosophy. Currently, the University has faculties of arts, economics, law, medicine, science, theology and veterinary medicine, offering the widest range of subjects and courses at any Swiss higher education institution.[2]

History

The University of Zurich was founded on April 29, 1833, when the existing colleges of theology (founded by Huldrych Zwingli in 1525), law and medicine were merged together with a new faculty of Philosophy. It was the first university in Europe to be founded by the state rather than a monarch or church. The university allowed women to attend philosophy lectures from 1847, and admitted the first female doctoral student in 1866. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was added in 1901, the oldest such faculty in the world. In 1914, the University moved to new premises designed by the architect Karl Moser on Rämistrasse 71.

Campus

There are several libraries available for use by members of the university, including Zurich Central Library, with over 5 million volumes. Most of the University is scattered all over the city of Zurich.[3]

Museum

Academics

Faculties

Main building as seen from the south
Irchel Campus, newer and more remotely located buildings of the University of Zurich

Its best-performing faculties in terms of research quality are the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science, all of which rank in the top ten of Europe's universities. The University of Zurich as a whole also ranks in the top ten of Europe and in the top fifty worldwide. Notably in the fields of bioscience and finance, there is a close-knit collaboration between the University of Zurich and the ETH (Federal Institute for Technology, just across the road).

Rankings

46th globally and 11th in Europe.
53rd globally and 12th in Europe.
85th globally and 26th in Europe.
  • Professional Ranking of World Universities [7] (Based on the number of alumni listed among CEOs in the 500 largest worldwide companies.)
32nd globally and 10th in Europe.


Language policy

The general language of courses is Standard German (Hochdeutsch). Notably in some highly competitive and international programs, such as the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance MSc UZH ETH Quantitative Finance, all lectures are held in English. There is an increasing use of English observed in many faculties.

Notable faculty

Famous Fellows of the University

Student life

The university's Academic Sports Association (ASVZ) offers a wide range of sports facilities to students of the university.

Alumni

Students

Rear courtyard of the main building

Nobel Prize winners

The University of Zurich has produced several Nobel Prize laureates. Albert Einstein, Erwin Schrödinger, one of the founders of quantum mechanics, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, the first person to win the Nobel Prize in Physics and others were affiliated with the University. In total former students and faculty of the university have won 23 Nobel Prizes.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Studierende an den universitären Hochschulen: Basistabellen" (xls). Bundesamt für Statistik BFS. 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  2. ^ "Profile: At a glance". University of Zurich. 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  3. ^ http://www.plaene.uzh.ch/lageplaene/index.html#ankermap
  4. ^ Newsweek Ranking
  5. ^ SJTU Ranking
  6. ^ Times Higher Educational Supplement - QS World University Rankings
  7. ^ Professional World University Rankings- Paris Tech
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