About us
ETH Zurich gradually establishes in Heilbronn a campus dedicated to responsible digital transformation. The ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn will conduct research as well as offer degree programmes and continuing education. Over the coming years, a total of 15 professorships will be set up, focusing on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, as well as on related areas of applications of societal relevance.
Responsible Digital Transformation
New technologies and its applications such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity profoundly transform our lives – from our world of work to healthcare or how we handle data and information.
The ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn will actively contribute to shape the digital transformation of our society in a responsible way. With its excellence in science, ETH Zurich is engaging in Heilbronn to develop solutions for the future together with other research institutions, companies and society. At the core of this effort is a clear principle: digital transformation should be innovative, responsible and sustainable.
Bildungscampus in Heilbronn
The establishment of the ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn has been made possible by a generous grant by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation.
As part of the Bildungscampus of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation in Heilbronn, ETH Zurich is embedded in an environment that promotes lifelong learning and provides home to a wide range of educational and research institutions.
Together with the institutions on site, ETH Zurich actively shapes the development of the Bildungscampus Heilbronn. Due to the high concentration of leading international companies and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg, ETH Zurich becomes a key player in an international hub for research, education and innovation, as well as in one of Europe’s largest emerging digital ecosystems.
Timeline
The first professorships will be advertised in 2026 and will commence their assignment in Heilbronn from 2027 onwards. The first degree programmes are expected to be available by 2028. In the meantime, ETH Zurich will offer summer schools and continuing education programmes in close collaboration with other educational institutions. In addition, the university maintains a presence in Heilbronn through outreach activities and participates in local initiatives, events and conferences.