In 1895 Einstein failed an examination that would have allowed him to study for a diploma as an electrical engineer at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule in Zurich. Einstein renounced German citizenship in 1896 and was to be stateless for a number of years.
Sa 1895 Einstein nabigo ang isang pagsusuri na may pinapayagan siya sa pag-aaral para sa isang diploma bilang isang electrical engineer sa Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule sa Zurich. Einstein renounced German citizenship sa 1896 at ay stateless para sa isang bilang ng mga taon.