Affiliations: Computer Engineering and Networks Laboratory, and ETH
World, ETH Zürich, ETH-Zentrum, Gloriastrasse 35, CH-8092 Zurich,
Switzerland. Tel.: +41 44 632 7000; Fax: +41 44 632 1035; E-mail:
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Abstract: This paper attempts to identify the main success factors in
education in engineering and natural sciences. We identify and discuss the
importance of the selection of faculty, staff, and students, the role of the
way resources are allocated, the quality and quantity of infrastructures
available and the institution's capability of self-reorganization. General
observations are illustrated by examples taken from the university the author
is affiliated with.