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Why to the USZ?

One of the best hospitals in the world, close to research and innovation, high-quality care - the University Hospital Zurich is the right choice for your medical treatment. We are there for you, wherever you are at home.

Medicine at the highest level

No matter what health challenge you are facing, our specialists work closely together on an interdisciplinary basis to quickly find a diagnosis and create an individual treatment plan for you. We:

  • cover most medical specialties in our 43 medical departments
  • offer the most modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods, some of which are only available at the USZ
  • apply the latest treatment methods according to strict scientific, evidence-based criteria
  • have repeatedly been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the world

Internationally recognized research

Around 2500 employees work at the USZ in a wide variety of research areas in almost all medical disciplines. Closely linked to the medical faculty of the University of Zurich, our research and training activities are networked with other international universities, including ETH Zurich – one of the world’s top-ranked universities.

  • We are at the forefront of medical research
  • Excellent international reputation
  • Many researchers who have worked at the USZ have been honored for their work with prestigious awards, including several Nobel Prizes

In the heart of Switzerland

Switzerland is a popular travel destination and the perfect country to receive medical treatment:

  • Our hospital is located in the heart of Zurich and right next to ZRH airport
  • Switzerland has one of the best healthcare systems in Europe, with safe hospitals, a high standard of service and short waiting times
  • Discretion is one of the top characteristics of the Swiss and medical confidentiality is a top priority

Contact us

Are you planning medical treatment in Switzerland? Would you like to conduct an MS Teams consultation? We are here for you with pleasure!

Tel. +41 44 255 54 54
Mail international@usz.ch

Monday to Friday between 08.00 – 17.00 hrs.

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