Energy Science and Technology ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Overview

The ability to harness energy resources, together with the ability to walk upright and use tools, is what chiefly distinguishes humans from animals. Today’s pre-​industrial societies still rely heavily on the most basic form of energy conversion: fire. Modern societies cannot conceive of living without energy, even for a limited time, and nations have long waged war in order to secure energy resources.

Can we produce environmentally friendly energy? How do we know that an energy system is reliable, of low risk, economically viable, socially compatible, and resilient in the face of natural catastrophes?

Course overview

The Energy Science and Technology program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is inspired by the need for solutions to tackle the challenges the world will be facing in realizing a sustainable energy system, i.e. environmentally friendly, reliable, of low risk, economically viable, socially compatible, and resilient in the face of natural risks. The many aspects involved in this task need to be addressed comprehensively, be they technical, environmental, economic, societal or political.

The Energy Science and Technology program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers students a choice of studies addressing the technical, environmental, economic, societal or political aspects of a sustainable energy system, equiping themselves to contribute towards shaping our future.

In this programme you can realize your own educational aim by shaping your profile and tailoring your own career in the area of energy sciences, selecting from a wide variety of courses and interacting with a highly motivated and international group of colleagues coming from various fields.