Working hours

ETH Zurich uses the annual working time model for its employees. When operational needs permit, this model allows for flexibility and working conditions that can be adapted to the personal needs of our employees. Extra working hours accumulated during times with higher workloads can and should be balanced out by working fewer hours during less demanding phases.

The standard working hours for full-time employees are 41 hours per week. Working hours for part-time employees are based on the agreed level of employment.

The minimum lunch break is 30 minutes. However, two daily 15-minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, are considered as working time.

On days before public holidays, the university closes one hour earlier.