Dr. Dirk Helbing

Professor

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Biography

Dirk Helbing is a Professor of Computational Social Science at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Department of Humanities and Social Political Sciences. His current research focuses on the digital society, smart cities, and the challenges and opportunities presented by digital democracies. He coordinates the doctoral program titled 'Engineering Social Technologies for a Responsible Digital Future' at TU Delft. Helbing is an elected member of the German Academy of Sciences 'Leopoldina' and is part of the External Faculty of the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna. He has contributed significantly to the integration of social science and technology, with a focus on the ethical and societal implications of technological advancements.

Research Interests

Computational Social Science Digital Society Smart Cities Digital Democracies

Courses

Behavioral Studies Colloquium Data Science Techno-Socio-Economic Systems Controversies in Game Theory Complexity in Global Systems Science Digital Society: Ethical, Societal and Economic Challenges

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.