Facts

UZH in Numbers

After years of strong growth, the number of students at UZH leveled out in 2022, while the number of people employed at UZH saw a slight increase. The university’s income statement recorded an annual profit of CHF 3.5 million. An overview of UZH’s facts and figures for the 2022 reporting year.

Students Statistics

Number of students remains high

Student numbers are trending back to normal following years of pandemic uncertainty. The number of Master’s students continued to rise. Explore more of UZH’s student figures in our interactive diagrams.

Staff Statistics

Slight increase in staff numbers

Employee and teaching staff numbers are slightly up compared to the previous year. The percentage of female professors increased by around five percentage points. Explore more of UZH’s staff figures in our interactive diagrams.

Finances

Annual financial statements

Total revenue at UZH increased to CHF 1.58 billion, and the university’s income statement recorded an annual profit of CHF 3.5 million. Income from third-party funding reached a new peak in 2022, with CHF 366 million. Explore more of UZH’s financial figures in our interactive diagrams and tables.

Studying and Teaching

Stories about Studying and Teaching

In traditional seminar and lecture formats, instructors explain a topic, while students present and discuss their ideas. But these formats are increasingly complemented by new, innovative approaches to learning, many of which are being developed right here at UZH. Read on to find out just how innovative and imaginative our approaches are.

Discover Research

Stories about Research

Melting glaciers, sweltering cities and increasing zoonoses – UZH researchers from across the disciplines are analyzing the effects that climate change has on nature and our society. They are finding new ways of dealing with the crisis, including in the area of agriculture, finance and law.

Campus Stories

How do you learn to stand on your own two feet early in an academic career? How do you lead a team in tandem? How do you combine learning and teaching? What happens when tasks change? The future of work is upon us and is changing our daily lives. Find out how UZH staff are helping to shape the change.

Annual Report 2022