Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich

About Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich

The Psychiatric University Hospital (PUK) has stood for innovative psychiatry for over 150 years. In the greater Zurich area, it is a leader in care, research, and teaching, is an attractive employer, and a significant training center with international connections. Since its founding in 1870, the institution, now an independent public-law entity, has been treating people with mental illnesses and offering help in crisis situations. With its more than 150 years of work, the PUK stands for both tradition and innovation and enjoys a high national and international reputation. As a university hospital, the PUK has a unique offering and expertise in Switzerland across all age groups and in forensic psychiatry. It is composed of the following departments: Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy The PUK employs around 2,600 employees who care for the well-being of patients in interdisciplinary treatment teams. For inpatient, day-clinic, and outpatient treatment of mentally ill people, over 560 beds and several differentiated outpatient, day-clinic, and inpatient services, including various regional and supra-regional specialized facilities, are available. Basic care includes assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for patients with all types of mental disorders.