ETH Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
Acceptance rate
~27%
Tuition
CHF 730/semester
Cost total
~CHF 25,000-30,000/year
Room & board
~CHF 1,500-2,000/month in Zurich
Application fee
CHF 150
QS Rank
#7 (2025)
Financial Aid
Tuition is low compared to peer institutions; scholarships exist but are more common at master's level.
Scholarships
- ETH Excellence Scholarships (master's)
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Admission & Deadlines
Direct application through ETH portal, usually with spring deadlines for autumn intake.
Test Requirements
Recognized diploma equivalent to Swiss Matura. Some applicants may need entrance/reduction exams.
Essays & Recommendations
Motivation letter can be requested for specific programmes; recommendation requirements vary by level.
Extracurriculars & Interview
Admissions focus is highly academic and STEM-centric. Interview is uncommon at bachelor's level.
Housing
WOKO and private market options; early housing application is essential due to demand.
Step-by-step application plan
- Check diploma recognition for ETH admission.
- Apply through ETH portal before deadline.
- Prepare for possible entrance/reduction exam.
- Track decision and complete enrollment steps.
- Secure housing as soon as admitted.
Undergraduate Programmes
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Graduate Programmes
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Robotics
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Architecture
- MSc Environmental Engineering
- PhD STEM fields