Admission

Who may apply?

You may apply if you have completed or are currently enrolled in

• BA, BSc (180 ECTS) degree from an internationally reputed university
  When evaluating international applications, we orientate ourselves to the established university rankings (THE, QS, etc.) as well as to previous admission experiences. We also look favourably at candidates from nationally top ranked universities.
  
• Disciplines: Humanities, Cultural, Technical or Natural Sciences
• Required overall performance: good/very good

You can apply even if the BA degree has not yet been completed. Final diplomas must be submitted prior to the start of the semester in September at the latest.
 

How do we select our students?

We are looking for highly motivated students with a very good academic track record. We will evaluate your application individually, based on all the materials that you submit. We take into consideration your goals, expectations, and past achievements in order to select the most promising candidates. We aim for a diverse student body that will benefit from the program for their future development and for making significant contributions in their future academic and professional engagements.

How to apply?

ETH Master Application (general information)
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What to submit?

Collect the documents early on. You will require:

• Official transcripts/academic records from every university you attended
• Language Certificate - English C1
  NOTE: Certificates must be submitted by the application deadline at the latest.
  Please find the recognised certificates and exemptions here.
  (eg. holders of a Swiss Matura, BA degrees with English as the language of instruction)
• Letter of motivation (1000-1200 words)
  indicating your motivation, goals and expectation
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• At least one academic letter of reference by university professors (postdocs possible).
  Please find the submission instructions here.
  
• GRE test is not compulsory.
• Additional information, e.g. publications, awards or internships may be submitted
  on a voluntary basis.

Application timeline Fall 2025 intake

The programme accepts applications for the academic Fall semester only.

First Application Period
International applications/Swiss applications and ESOP applicants
1 November - 30 November 2024
Second Application Period
Only for applications with a Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university
1 April - 30 April 2025