Dr. Barbora Trubenová

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Barbora Trubenová is an Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Environmental Systems Science. Her research focuses on pathogen evolution, where she explores how environmental factors influence the development and spread of pathogens. With a strong affiliation to the Eawag institute, she actively engages in interdisciplinary studies that highlight the importance of understanding ecological impacts on health. Trubenová has contributed numerous articles in esteemed journals, focusing on her areas of expertise and advancing the field of environmental science.

Research Interests

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.