Dr. Michaela Kolbe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michaela Kolbe is a Privatdozent at ETH Zurich, specializing in the intersection of management, technology, and economics with a focus on work and organizational psychology. Her expertise encompasses research into the psychological dynamics within organizational settings, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications to enhance workplace efficiency and employee well-being. She contributes extensively to academia through various publications and presentations, focusing on current trends and innovations in organizational psychology and how they impact technological advancements. Kolbe engages actively with students and peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking and applied research methodologies.

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.