The Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETHZ) is ranked 9th in the world, and 3rd in engineering, science and technology. Its variety of fields of expertise in engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, architecture, and management allow for a diverse and talented community. The school was founded by the Swiss Federal Government in 1854 with the stated mission to educate engineers and scientists, serve as a national center of excellence in science and technology and provide a hub for interaction between the scientific community and industry.