MyStudies: Memberships / Voluntary Contributions

Voluntary contributions have to be renewed every time you enrol for a semester. However, you may now change these settings until the end of the 4th semester week, for example if you want to become a VSETH member after you have enrolled for the semester.

“Solidarity Fund for Foreign Students in Zurich” Foundation

This Foundation can grant foreign students who are studying for their first degree (Bachelor or Master) a monthly contribution to study costs of up to CHF 650, provided they have been registered for at least two or one semester(s) at ETH Zurich or the University of Zurich and have studied successfully so far.

The Foundation expresses its gratitude for your contribution on behalf of the students who are supported.

Contact: http://www.rektorat.ethz.ch/students/finance/foreigners

Membership of SOSeth

The SOSeth (Student Self-Help Organisation) offers its members various services such as:

• Cinema: The film team shows currently topical cinema films during the semester (free, members only).
• Digital studio: The digital team provides an opportunity to process digital images with professional equipment, to edit videos and to produce DVDs.
• Photo laboratory: The photo team operates two photographic laboratories (black/white und colour).

Further information: www.sos.ethz.ch

Membership of VSETH

This contribution supports the respective specialist association and the umbrella organisation VSETH, the ETH Zurich Student Association. The specialist associations represent the interests of students at the department level. They organise various events (parties, excursions, camps, intermediate diploma courses etc.) and keep students up to date with current affairs through their publications.

VSETH champions the students’ interests in higher education politics (topics such as tuition fees or student exchange), is responsible for events such as the Erstsemestrigenfest (Fresher’s Fair) or the Polyball, and offers various services (music rooms, StuZ [student’s club] etc.).

Further information: www.vseth.ethz.ch

AVETH

The Association of Scientific Staff of ETH Zurich represents the interests of the non-professorial teaching staff (assistants, doctoral students, senior lecturers, post-doctoral students and the higher scientific cadre) of ETH Zurich. In addition to performing tasks in higher education politics, AVETH offers its members various services and supports university graduates in finding a job. The membership contribution is normally deducted directly from the salary.

Further information: www.aveth.ethz.ch