Dr. Zacharias Sautner

Professor

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Biography

Zacharias Sautner is a Professor of Sustainable Finance in the Department of Finance at the University of Zurich (UZH) and holds a senior chair at the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). He focuses his research on ESG topics, climate change, and biodiversity, providing insights into how finance can contribute to a sustainable future. His work is recognized and cited in leading international journals, with over 10,000 citations according to Google Scholar and more than 100,000 downloads on SSRN. With a solid international reputation, he frequently speaks at conferences globally, promoting sustainable finance. He serves as an Associate Editor for several prestigious journals, including the Review of Financial Studies and Management Science. His previous experience includes a professorship at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, where he also led the finance department. Sautner is also involved as a Research Consultant for the European Central Bank, advising on ESG issues for institutional investors, and he is the Director of the European Finance Association.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law