The Festival is presented by the City of Zurich, the Canton of Zurich and Zurich Tourism, in cooperation with the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), the University of Zurich (UZH), the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).
Zurich is the centre of Switzerland’s economy and a thriving metropolis. Known for its lakeside scenery of the Swiss Alps, the region also boasts a rich cultural life and excellent public services. Three of Europe’s most prestigious universities are based here, as well as more than fifty museums and theatres, not to mention some of Europe’s greatest festivals. Not surprisingly, in polls on quality of life in cities around the world, Zurich consistently ranks at the top.
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ETH Zurich – Where the future begins
Freedom and individual responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit and open-mindedness: ETH Zurich stands on a bedrock of true Swiss values. Our university for science and technology dates back to the year 1855, when the founders of modern-day Switzerland created it as a centre of innovation and knowledge. At ETH Zurich, students discover an ideal environment for independent thinking, researchers a climate which inspires top performance. Situated in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, ETH Zurich is pioneering effective solutions to the global challenges of today and tomorrow. www.ethz.ch
Founded in 1833, the University of Zurich (UZH) today has a student population of 26,000 and is Switzerland’s largest university. An institution of academic excellence, that offers degrees in more than one hundred different subject areas. As a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), UZH is one of Europe’s most prestigious research institutions and as such has a global reach. Among the many distinctions awarded to members of the university are twelve Nobel prizes. www.uzh.ch
Switzerland’s largest art university and one of Europe’s oldest art schools, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is a vibrant and international centre for teaching and research. It offers a broad range of programs in art education, design, film, visual and fine arts, music, dance, theatre, and transdisciplinary studies. ZHdK hosts more than six hundred events every year, making it a significant contributor to the cultural life in the region of Zurich. www.zhdk.ch
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. Teaching, research, continuing education and other services are both scientifically based and practice-oriented. ZHAW graduates are able to apply their knowledge responsibly in demanding professional fields. In its work in research & development, the ZHAW concentrates on important societal challenges, with a particular focus on energy and societal integration.
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