Swiss TPH Headquarters in Allschwil (Photo: J. Pelikan/Swiss TPH)
Swiss TPH Headquarters in Allschwil (Photo: J. Pelikan/Swiss TPH)
Researcher working in a lab at Swiss TPH (Photo: J. Pelikan/Swiss TPH)

Excellence in Science

 

We generate knowledge on diseases and health systems and develop novel diagnostics, drugs and vaccines as well as new approaches and tools.

Our Research

Medical staff discussing x-ray image (Photo: O. Brandenberg/Swiss TPH)

Taking Science to Impact

 

We integrate new treatments and approaches into policy and health systems to improve care and public health locally, nationally and globally.

Our Services

Students work together on a course assignment (Photo: J. Pelikan/Swiss TPH)

Mutual Learning for Sustainable Development

We share knowledge and practical expertise with partners, students, professionals, beneficiaries, organisations and society.

Our Education and Training Offer

ESKAS Scholars: Strengthening Switzerland’s Global Research Ties

Swiss TPH Director Jürg Utzinger reflects on how the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (ESKAS) help build bridges across continents — advancing knowledge, fostering trust, and strengthening Switzerland’s global research partnerships.
 

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A Big Welcome to Our New Students!

This autumn, more than 90 Master’s and PhD students from over 30 countries are starting their journey with us at Swiss TPH. We’re especially excited to welcome a record 66 students in our MSc programmes in Infection Biology and in Epidemiology, as well as 25 new PhD students who are joining our research teams. Over the next years, they’ll gain the skills and experience to tackle today’s biggest global health challenges – and grow into tomorrow’s health leaders.

Studying at Swiss TPH

Swiss TPH addresses the most pressing global health challenges through focused research, education and interventions across five strategic areas.
 

Climate and Environment: Understanding the Climate-Health Connection

Climate and Environment

Infectious Diseases: Innovative Solutions for Global Health

Infectious Diseases

Non-Communicable Diseases: Transforming Prevention and Care

Non-Communicable Diseases

Societal and Cultural Context: Advancing Health Equity

Societal and Cultural Context

Systems and Policies: Strengthening Health for All

Systems and Policies

Mother with newborns in DRC hospital (Photo: Fairpicture/Swiss TPH)

Yves Lula, Morgane Nusbaumer, Freia Nicolás, Stefan Schneitter and Christian Nsanzabana

Science in action: Running the CALINA trial in the DRC

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

2.10.2025

Linda Baleta

Illustrating life with a chronic condition – Everyday Things Exhibition

NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

24.09.2025