Assistance for your start at ETH Zurich
Some steps students must complete before their arrival, others in the first few weeks in Switzerland. Use the instructions and tips to navigate the first weeks.
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Main building (ETH Zurich / Gian Marco Castelberg)
Studying abroad may mean a dive into the unknown: new people, new language, new academic system, cultural differences. This can be fun and is a valuable part of your study abroad experience, yet dealing with so much change can also be challenging. The guide helps you prevent, recognize and cope with "culture shock".
Sport: ASVZ
ASVZ offers a varied range of over 120 sports and around 18.000 courses.
- If you work at ETH Zurich, external pageyou can buy a membershipcall_made.
- If you work at a research institute, contact the to clarify whether an exceptional membership can be arranged.