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The University of Zurich is made up of seven faculties, which each consist of a number of departments, institutes or clinics. Find out more about the structure, principles and organization of UZH.

The University of Zurich is the social space for free and open science and research that advocates unrestricted freedom in research and teaching. It is committed to a set of principles in this area and to the effective and efficient implementation of relevant policies and guidelines.
Values and Culture

UZH is made up of seven teaching, research and administrative units known as faculties. Each faculty consists of a number of departments, institutes or clinics. Your major study program (or single major) determines which faculty you belong to.
Organization

The courses offered by the faculties are currently spread over four sites. The virtual UZH map shows all buildings, lecture halls, seminar rooms, offices and libraries at each site. UZH’s app UZH now is your complete guide to daily student life.
Finding your way around

UZH students talk about how they decided what to study, give an insight into their own experiences at the start of their studies and reveal their favorite place at UZH.
Student Stories