UZH

UZH
Segment   Research Development Production
Earth Observation ✔ ✔ ✔
Life and Physical Sciences ✔ ✔ ✔
Satellite-based Applications ✔ ✔ ✔
Instruments and Payloads ✔ ✔
Spacecraft and on-board Equipment
Ground Segment ✔ ✔
Materials and Processes ✔
Structures
Electronic Components ✔ ✔
Software ✔ ✔ ✔
Basic Research for Space Technology ✔ ✔
Small Satellite Activities
Profile
With its 26'000 enrolled students, the University of Zurich (UZH) is Switzerland's largest university. Founded in 1833, UZH was Europe's first university to be established by a democratic political system. Today, UZH is one of the foremost universities in the Germanspeaking world. Made up of seven faculties covering more than 100 different subject areas, the University offers a wide variety of Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programs. In addition, UZH's continuing education programs offer excellent learning opportunities.

UZH at a glance
  • Founded in 1833
  • Largest, most diverse university in Switzerland
  • Seven faculties and over 150 institutes
  • Four University hospitals
  • 26'000 students
  • 5'000 researchers including > 650 professors
  • A new patent every two weeks
  • A new spin-off every two months
  • Two research agreements with industry per day