The University of Zürich is a public research university located in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. It is the largest university in Switzerland, with its 28,000 enrolled students. It was founded in 1833 from the existing colleges of theology, law, medicine which go back to 1525, and a new faculty of philosophy.
Main building by Karl Moser as seen from the south
Atrium Central
Irchel Campus, newer and more remotely located buildings of the University of Zurich
Statue at the entrance
The Carolinum Zürich is the predecessor educational institution of the theological faculty of the University of Zürich, established in 1525. As building, it is part of the former cloister of the Grossmünster Chorherrenstift in Zürich, Switzerland. Grossmünster and Carolinum are listed in the Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance as a Class A object.
Carolinum and Grossmünster as seen from Grossmünsterplatz respectively Zwinglinplatz in Zürich
Carolinum and Grossmünster on a drawing by Emil Schulhess in 1835
the former cloister area as seen from Grossmünster's Karlsturm church tower
Interior view of the cloister