19 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Department of Mathematics at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers a broad spectrum of research areas for doctoral students ranging from pure mathematics, such as algebra, analysis, geometry, number theory or probability, to more applied mathematics, such as insurance mathematics, finance, mathematical physics, numerical analysis, operations research and statistics.

The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) att the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers doctoral students an excellent program of studies with international accreditation.

The Cancer Biology PhD Program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers ambitious and talented students interested in cancer research a stimulating international environment.

The PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is one of the programs of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School offering a dynamic and stimulating international research environment.

The PhD Program in Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers an extensive and challenging post-graduate education for graduate students in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology and related areas from all over the world.

The PSC PhD Program in Plant Science at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is a joint program of the University of Zurich, ETH Zurich and the University of Basel. The structured curriculum offers training in frontier topics of the plant sciences, including molecular biology, ecology, environmental and agronomic sciences.

Doctoral studies in Physics at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology are carried out in individual research groups, combining original research with specialised doctorate courses and teaching activities.

The ZNZ doctoral program in Neuroscience at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers students of different disciplines a solid foundation in the neurosciences.

The PhD Program in RNA Biology at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is a coordinated, interdisciplinary and interinstitutional PhD Program in the field of RNA biology.

The PhD Biomedical Ethics and Law - Medical Track at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is designed for PhD applicants interested in focusing on biomedical ethics and the interface between ethics, health law and human rights.

The PSC PhD Program in Plant Science and Policy at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is designed for researchers in the natural sciences wishing to acquire additional tools at the interfaces of research, policy, and diverse stakeholders. The program is open to motivated students in the life sciences, environmental sciences, earth sciences and agricultural sciences.

Participation in the Earth Sciences Doctoral Programme at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology provides a stimulating introduction to independent research on a scientific frontier.

Computational Science at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology integrates advances in mathematics and information technology leading to validated, verifiable and efficient simulation, analysis and optimization of key technologies ranging from aircraft wings to drug design.

The Zurich Ph.D. Program in Molecular Life Sciences is a joint program of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, two highly prestigious Swiss universities with excellent research facilities. 

Leading-​​​edge thematic education, alongside modern research directions in materials, processes and manufacturing technologies, is the core of the doctoral learning journey in this Materials and Processes program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

The comprehensive study and understanding of organ function in health and disease requires multidisciplinary approaches in basic, applied and translational biomedical research. This Biomedicine program is offered at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

The Microbiology and Immunology PhD program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a PhD in microbiology, immunology and virology at either ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology or the University of Zurich.

The primary goal of the Drug Discovery program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is the translation of groundbreaking research discoveries into clinical applications for the benefit of patients.

Systems Biology aims at the quantitative analysis and predictive mathematical modeling at all levels of biological organization. This program is offered at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.