University Hospital Zurich

About

University Hospital Zurich (USZ) is a leading academic medical center renowned for its advanced patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive clinical training. While not a traditional degree-granting university, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Zurich's Faculty of Medicine, offering unparalleled opportunities for medical students, residents, and researchers. International students, particularly those pursuing medical electives, research internships, or postgraduate fellowships, can gain invaluable experience in a world-class clinical environment. English is widely used in research and many clinical settings, facilitating participation in its highly specialized programs. A distinctive characteristic is its role as one of Switzerland's largest and most innovative university hospitals, driving significant advancements in various medical fields.

Background

The University Hospital of Zürich (German: Universitätsspital Zürich, USZ) is one of five university hospitals in Switzerland. The first hospital in Zürich, from which the current hospital derives, is recorded as having existed as early as 1204. As of December 2025, the hospital employs an approximate staff of 10,800 (1,200 doctors, 4,000 care professionals, 1,250 medical-technical and medical-therapeutic specialists) providing medical care to 882,000 ambulant visitors and over 42,000 stationary patients each year. Scientists and physicians of international renown who have practiced at the hospital include Ferdinand Sauerbruch, Andreas Grüntzig and Rolf M. Zinkernagel; the latter received a Nobel Prize for research done at the hospital.

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