Dr. Verena Zimmermann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Verena Zimmermann is an Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich, focusing on the fields of humanities and social political sciences. Her research interests include topics related to security, privacy, and societal implications of digital technologies. With an academic background that emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, she engages in exploring how various dimensions of social sciences influence technological advancements. She is dedicated to fostering understanding of the societal impacts of security measures in the modern world while integrating perspectives from different academic disciplines. Verena Zimmermann actively contributes to the academic community through various publications and appearances in international conferences, advocating for a critical examination of technology's role in society.

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.