KÖS

Their association aims to promote exchange and mutual support among students. They want to be a contact point for new students and bring together everyone who is interested in Austrian culture. Together they organize events, strengthen the network of Austrian students and advocate for the interests of our members at the universities. At the same time, they cultivate Austrian culture here in Switzerland.

AV Welfen

AV Welfen is an association of students from the University, ETH, and Universities of Applied Sciences in Zurich. Since 1921, they have sought to balance traditional and modern student life. They promote intellectual exchange, organize cultural events, and value friendship above all. Their community is open to all fields of study, is non-dueling, and has no obligation to drink. Interested? Just drop by one of their gatherings at the Alehouse (Universitätsstr. 23) – everyone is warmly welcome!

Turquia1912

The association works to foster bonds between Turkish, Swiss, and other international students. The association organizes events for promotion of Turkish talent and culture. Such events include panels with Turkish scientists based in Switzerland or Türkiye; social gatherings, trips and visits that hold value for Turkish-Swiss cooperation and international bonds; as well as scholarly discussions on innovation, technology, economy, history, and culture surrounding Turkish and Turkic communities. TURQUIA events are organized in Turkish, English, French, German, and are open to all.

POLANA

Siema! We are POLANA (Polish Academic Network Abroad). We are an association that brings together Polish students and students interested in Polish culture in Zurich and the surrounding area to celebrate Polish traditions and get to know each other. From movie nights and hikes to traditional Christmas Eve dinner, there is something for everyone at POLANA!

ARICH

ARICH is the association of Romanian students and alumni in Switzerland, open to anyone interested in the Romanian language and culture. Our projects and events promote inclusion, openness, and responsibility. Our objectives are threefold: we encourage Romanian students to pursue higher education in Swiss institutions, we facilitate students’
integration into Swiss society, and we build a mentorship network to support excellence and personal growth.

ZUN-A

The Zürich Universities Anime Association is a platform for anyone interested in anime culture. For example, comics, video games, music, anime art and animated series and films.
If you’re a newbie or a veteran: We offer all kinds of events: From weekly gatherings for connecting through Anime Music Quizzes or party-games to Anime and Pop Culture inspired bigger ones like Karaoke. For the more artistic ones, we offer a creative outlet with weekly art meetups, art-classes and collaborative projects.

ZAPP

The ETH Zürich Alt Protein Project’s (ZAPP’s) mission is to build sustainable and effective protein sources as an alternative to conventional animal products. The focus thereby lies on raising awareness for a just protein supply, supporting startup companies and creating research opportunities in the field.

ZSAC

The Zurich Sports Analytics Club is the first-ever student-led Sports Analytics Club in Switzerland. Our purpose is to organise projects, speeches and networking opportunities for students to discover data analysis in sports. During past events, we have been able to provide insights into Tennis Analytics, Ski Analytics, and Cycling Analytics.

 

PROZ

PROZ stands for Psychedelic Research Organization of Zurich. We are a student association dedicated to exploring psychedelics through a scientific framework. Our interdisciplinary team includes students from fields like psychology, pharmacology, biology, physics, and computer sciences; all united by our academic interest in psychedelics. Our goal is to raise awareness of the potential benefits and risks associated with psychedelics, as well as their clinical and psychotherapeutic applications. We also strive for open science, making research accessible to everyone, and creating opportunities for dialogue and networking. We organize a variety of events, including talks, discussions, and informal events, where people can share and discuss their knowledge.

Iris Vocal Ensemble

The Iris Vocal Ensemble was established in 2021 by students from ETH and UZH who share a passion for music and acapella singing. Our repertoire is varied and includes genres ranging from baroque to pop, contemporary music, and traditional Christmas carols. Each semester, we showcase our talents at a self-organized concert, as well as at the Musikalischer Abend hosted by Musikplattform. In addition to our music, we celebrate our friendship with dinner parties and busking in the streets of Zurich.