Dr. Verena Zimmermann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Verena Zimmermann is an Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in the Department of Humanities and Social Political Sciences. Her research focuses on issues of security and privacy within the social sciences, exploring how these concepts intersect with societal norms and technological advancements. She engages in interdisciplinary work, emphasizing critical analysis and empirical research methodology. Her academic contributions are aimed at enhancing understanding of human behavior in the context of modern security challenges. Zimmermann advices on ethical implications related to privacy and digital safety, advocating for policies that protect individual rights while considering national and global security. She is actively published in various journals and maintains a profile on ORCID to document her research contributions and scholarly activities.

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.