The MIM PhD Program is a joint program of the ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) and the University of Zurich (UZH), two highly prestigious Swiss Universities with excellent research facilities.

The program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a PhD. Basic, environmental and medical microbiology, molecular microbiology, biochemistry, bacterial and viral pathogenesis, infection biology, experimental and clinical immunology, evolution, parasitology, virology and veterinary bacteriology are covered by the program.

Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their choice, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. Students will obtain their PhD from either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich and receive a certificate from the program.

The program language is English throughout.