Who can become a member?

An alumnus or alumna is someone who has graduated from ETH Zurich with a formally recognised qualification. The following ETH Zurich degrees are recognised:

a bachelor's degree (BSc or BA) or master's degree (MSc or MA, formerly called "Diplom");
a doctorate or a postdoctoral qualification;
a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) or Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA);
a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) or Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS);
a teaching diploma for middle schools or a teaching certificate (which includes the qualification for upper secondary schools and the teaching certificate);
a post graduate course (NADEL); and
a federal diploma (in pharmacy, gymnastics and sports teachers, career officers).

Eligibility to join the association shall continue for life, even if the programme or qualification earned has changed or is no longer offered.

All former or current members of the academic faculty and post-docs are also considered ETH Zurich alumni provided that they are currently active at ETH or were so for at least four semesters.

In cases of doubt, the executive board of the ETH Alumni Association shall decide on the ETH Zurich alumni status of any individual in consultation with the ETH Zurich administration,

Terminating membership
Members may leave the ETH Alumni Association at any time at the end of the calendar year. Written correspondence indicating a member’s intention to leave the association must be received by the office by the end of September. The full membership fee must be paid for any incomplete year of membership (see Download Statutes Art. 9 (PDF, 345 KB))

E-mail address:

Postal address:
ETH Alumni Vereinigung
Geschäftsstelle
Rämistrasse 101
8092 Zürich
Switzerland.

As a graduate of ETH, you can reactivate your membership at any time.