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Studyond Universities

Structured industry partnerships at scale. Free. Academic control stays with you.

Studyond connects your students, researchers, and programs with 185+ companies across industries — structured, scalable, and free. Over 20 Swiss universities already partner with us. No procurement process, no IT integration required.

University partnership platform connecting students and researchers with industry
The Studyond network

20+

Swiss universities on the platform

185+

companies across industries

100%

free for universities, always

The partnership

One platform for teaching, research, and industry connection.

Structured industry linkage at scale

One platform connects your students, researchers, and programs with 185+ companies across Switzerland. No fragmented tools, no manual coordination. Students discover topics, researchers find partners, and your institution gains visibility - all in one place.

Full academic control, by design

Faculty retains full authority over thesis supervision, research methodology, and publication rights. Governance and data compliance are built into the platform by design. GDPR, FDPIC, and Swiss data protection standards - met without additional overhead.

Measurable outcomes for accreditation

Track industry engagement per program without surveys or spreadsheets. Thesis outcomes, company connections, and graduate employability - visible in real time. Data that strengthens your next accreditation review.

Trusted by

Leading Swiss universities use Studyond to connect students and researchers with industry partners across Switzerland.

ETH Zürich
Universität St. Gallen
OST Ostschweizer Fachhochschule
ZHAW
Universität Zürich
Universität Bern
Université de Lausanne
Université de Neuchâtel

Most universities manage industry connections through personal networks, one-off agreements, and scattered email threads. It works - until a key person leaves, a program grows, or accreditation asks for data.

Industry partnerships shouldn't depend on who happens to know whom.

Industry access

One platform. 185+ companies across industries, matched to your programs. Direct access, year-round.

Partnership coordination

Students discover topics independently. Faculty co-supervises as usual. Platform handles matching and coordination.

Student topic discovery

7,500+ industry topics from 185+ companies. Students filter by field and apply directly. New topics added weekly.

Accreditation data

Automatic engagement metrics per program: industry connections, thesis outcomes, employability data. No surveys needed.

Program visibility

Your programs are visible to 185+ companies through student profiles and activity. Brand travels with every interaction.

Getting started

One conversation, one onboarding. We set up your institution together. Free, no procurement, no IT integration.

University auditorium representing academic excellence

Our approach

Academic control is non-negotiable. Studyond is built to protect it - not replace it.

Studyond for universities

Give your students structured access to 7,500+ industry thesis topics. One recommendation at kickoff, and your entire cohort connects with companies matched to their field.

The evidence we've collected across hundreds of programs is clear: universities everywhere are looking for exactly this kind of structured industry collaboration.
Prof. Dr. Stephan Wagner Head of Department Management, Technology & Economics, ETH Zurich
FAQ

Governance, data, and academic control - answered. Here's what university partners ask most.

What is the cost for supervisors and universities?

Creating and using an account is free for individual supervisors. Universities can partner with Studyond under institutional agreements, depending on scope, visibility, and integration needs. Feel free to reach out to hello@studyond.com

How do I register as a supervisor?

Register using your official university email address and complete the standard verification process. Once verified, you can immediately publish topics and engage with companies and students.

How many topics can I upload?

Supervisors can publish an unlimited number of research and thesis topics, without restrictions or quotas.

Can I invite my existing academic contacts?

Yes. Supervisors can invite existing academic and industry partners to collaborate on Studyond, enabling structured engagement within an established network.

Will I know if a company posts a relevant topic?

Yes. Supervisors receive real-time notifications when companies publish topics aligned with their research interests. Notification settings can be activated or deactivated at any time.

What are the main benefits for a university?

Universities benefit from:

  • Access to practice-relevant, industry-driven topics
  • Increased visibility of institutional research strengths
  • A centralized platform for managing and showcasing all thesis collaborations

Structured industry partnerships at scale. Embed real-world thesis topics into your curriculum at zero cost. Academic control stays with you.