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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027

Granting Body
ETH Zurich
Application Deadline
November 30, 2026
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Opportunity Overview

ETH Zurich's Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) for top master's applicants (top 10% of their bachelor's): a living and study grant of CHF 12,000 per semester (CHF 13,500 from autumn 2027) plus a tuition fee waiver. Application window for a master's starting autumn 2027: 1–30 November 2026.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

2 Benefits

Tuition fee waiver

For the regular length of the Master’s (3–4 semesters).

CHF 12,000 per semester (CHF 13,500 from autumn 2027)

For living and study costs.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

5 Criteria
Eligible Nationalities

All nationalities worldwide

Independent pre-proposal for the Master thesis outlining scientific methodology and novelty.
Open to applicants of any nationality admitted to an ETH Zurich Master's programme.
Excellent Bachelor's result in the top 10% of the class (grade A); not already enrolled in an ETH Master's or holding a Master's degree.
Meet the English requirements of the chosen ETH Master's programme (often C1, e.g. IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 100).
Apply via eApply with the Master's application, a CV and two professor references (if the programme doesn't already require them).

Required Documents

4 Docs
Pre-proposal for Master Thesis

Strictly formatted according to ETH guidelines

Bachelor Degree, Transcripts & Class Ranking

Certified with official ranking certificate

Two Independent Academic Recommendation Letters

Submitted directly via online portal

Curriculum Vitae & Language Test Reports

Comprehensive academic format

Acceptance & Language Tests

3 Tests
IELTS Academic7.0

Minimum overall score

TOEFL iBT100

Required minimum score

GRE General Test165+ Quant

Strongly recommended for international applicants

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition fee waiver, CHF 12,000 per semester (CHF 13,500 from autumn 2027).

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

Business ManagementCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringPharmacyNutrition and DieteticsFinanceHistoryPhilosophyBiologyChemistryPhysicsMathematicsGeologyEnvironmental SciencePolitical ScienceInternational RelationsComputer ScienceCybersecurityData Science & AnalyticsCurriculum & InstructionAgricultural Engineering & Crop ScienceMaterials Science & EngineeringSports ScienceStatistics

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Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:Switzerland
Eligible Nationalities:All nationalities worldwide
Degree level:Master
Language of instruction:German, English
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Nov 30, 2026

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