Autumn Semester 2027 Admissions — Master's Programmes

Overview

ETH Zurich's Master's application window for Autumn Semester 2027 is mandatory for applicants with a Bachelor's degree from outside Switzerland, and runs from 1 November 2026 until 30 November 2026 at noon CET with no late submissions accepted. A CHF 150 fee applies per programme, and some departments add a subject-specific assessment before issuing a conditional offer.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is Switzerland's leading science and technology university and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world for engineering and natural sciences, alongside its sister institution EPFL. Like most Swiss public universities, ETH Zurich charges a comparatively low tuition fee even for international students, though admission — particularly at master's level — is competitive and often requires a bachelor's degree from a closely related field.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Tuition fees of roughly CHF 730 per semester for all students regardless of nationality
• Access to top-ranked engineering, natural sciences and technology research groups
• Strong ties to Switzerland's technology, pharmaceutical and finance sectors

Requirements & Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree recognized as academically equivalent, generally with strong subject overlap with the target Master's programme
• English or German language proficiency depending on the programme
• Some departments require a subject-specific aptitude assessment before a conditional offer is issued

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Check your bachelor's degree's subject-area fit against the specific master's programme's admission requirements, since ETH Zurich evaluates prior coursework closely for direct relevance.
2. 2Submit your application through ETH Zurich's own online application portal within the published autumn-semester application window.
3. 3Provide certified transcripts, a CV, and proof of English or German proficiency as required by the specific programme.