University of Zurich
Rä mistrasse 71, 8006 Zurich, Schweiz
Description:
In addition to the wide variety of courses taught, the University of Zurich is also the largest. It was built in 1833, although the origins of the creation date back to 1525. At present, the university has gained fame as one of the best higher education institutions, both in terms of education and research work. The teaching staff consists of 2,000 people who teach students in a wide range of subjects and courses. The University of Zurich ranks first in the country in terms of the number of students and graduates.
The university considers itself part of a national knowledge network and provides academic services. The institution has gained a decent international reputation thanks to innovative research in such areas as molecular biology, brain research and some others.
The university has a good infrastructure. In addition to its institutions, it provides access to archives for students and teachers, and a library is also available. Nine museums and decent collections on topics ranging from anthropology to zoology are a valuable academic resource.