Dr. Robert Finger

Professor

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Biography

Robert Finger's research lies at the intersection of agricultural science and economics. His work aims to improve the resilience and sustainability of agricultural and food systems, focusing on farm-level decisions and their connections to the environment, markets, society, and policy, particularly in the context of European agriculture. Finger's interdisciplinary research covers topics related to agricultural practices and systems, with a focus on evaluating and designing agricultural policies as well as the economics of pest risk management. His academic journey began at European University Frankfurt Oder, where he studied economics. He later contributed to a research project on the impacts of climate change on Swiss agriculture as a doctoral student at ETH Zurich, receiving his doctorate in 2009. Finger has held positions at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, the University of Bonn in Germany, and has been a professor at ETH Zurich since 2016. He teaches various courses at bachelor's and master's levels and chairs initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable food security.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Journal Article Award

2022-01-01
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Societal Impact Award

2022-01-01
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Fellowship Award

2025-01-01

Courses

Production, Investment Risk Management Agriculture Agricultural Policy Current Topics Agricultural Food Economics Policy

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.