Albert Einstein

Academic Career

Einstein's academic career was marked by significant achievements and positions at various institutions. This timeline outlines his academic journey.

Enrollment at ETH Zurich

1897

Einstein enrolled in the mathematics and physics teaching diploma program at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich.

Graduation from ETH Zurich

1900

Einstein graduated from the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School.

Patent Office

1902

Einstein secured a permanent position at the Swiss Patent Office in Bern.

PhD from University of Zurich

1905

Einstein submitted a successful PhD dissertation to the University of Zurich.

University of Zurich

1909

Einstein became an associate lecturer in Theoretical Physics at the University of Zurich.

University of Prague

1911

Einstein became a lecturer in Theoretical Physics at the German Charles-Ferdinand University in Prague.

ETH Zurich

1912

Einstein returned to ETH Zurich as a lecturer in Theoretical Physics.

University of Berlin

1914

Einstein became a lecturer at the University of Berlin and a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences.