Dr. Robert Perich

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Biography

Robert Perich is a lecturer and academic director at the Swiss School of Public Governance (SSPG) at ETH Zurich. He served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at ETH Zurich for 20 years before becoming a lecturer. He has an extensive background in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning, and he has played a key role in promoting digitalization at the university. Perich graduated with a degree in Management from the University of St. Gallen in 1986, and he completed his doctorate in 1992. He has also worked with the Wharton Business School and held senior management positions at major Swiss banks. His teaching focuses on strategy and organizational methodology, and he has significant involvement in educational governance and higher education management. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the University Council at the University of Cologne.

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.