Empa is a research institute of the ETH Domain for materials science and technology development. It conducts interdisciplinary research from fundamental materials science to applied technologies, collaborating with industry and universities for PhD programs and R&D projects.
Address: Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Zürich, Switzerland
Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Sustainable Built Environment, Energy Technologies
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Quality, Robotics, Signal Processing, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
- Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of the ETH Domain. Strong collaborations with ETH Zurich, EPFL, other universities, and numerous industrial partners for research, technology transfer, and innovation. Active in European research.
Research:
Cutting-edge research in areas like advanced functional materials, nanotechnology, surface engineering, building technologies, renewable energy materials, sustainable mobility, and environmental technologies.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1100
Current students***:
200
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
800
Pros
Leading materials science and technology research institute with a strong focus on innovation and application. Excellent facilities and interdisciplinary approach. Vital for postgraduate research.
Cons
Primarily a research institute. Degrees via partner universities.
Best For
PhD students and researchers in materials science, nanotechnology, sustainable engineering, or related fields, seeking an innovative, application-oriented research environment.
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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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