ETH Zurich
المعهد الفدرالي السويسري للتكنولوجيا في زيورخ
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
ETH Zurich offers the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) to outstanding master's students, typically covering study and living costs plus a tuition waiver for the duration of the program. You apply for the scholarship at the same time as your master's admission application, and competition is very strong. ETH doctoral students are usually employed on paid research contracts.
Available programmes (2)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
- View Details
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027
MasterFully Funded29 majorsNovember 30, 2026 - View Details
ETH AI Center Doctoral Fellowships
PhDFully Funded3 majorsOctober 27, 2026 · Current application intake closed
Life and living
Zurich · Switzerland
Life and living
Zurich · Switzerland
Living in Zurich
Switzerland’s largest city and financial centre on Lake Zurich, home to ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich.
Student housing
The University of Zurich estimates living costs at about CHF 1,850 a month, including CHF 800 for a furnished room through the ETH/UZH Housing Office.
Transport for students
Monthly passes are cheaper for under-25s: CHF 64 for 1–2 zones (CHF 88 adult) and CHF 94 for 3 zones (ZVV).
Top landmarks
Lake Zurich
Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Old Town (Altstadt)
Uetliberg
roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Stadt Zürich – Bevölkerung 2025UZH – Finances for incoming studentsZVV – Tickets and prices
Studying and living in Switzerland
Costs and living
• Tuition: public universities charge low fees for their quality, usually a few hundred to about CHF 2,000 per semester, and some charge more to foreign students. At ETH Zurich, fees for new foreign students rose from CHF 730 to CHF 2,190 per semester from autumn 2025. • Living costs: the University of Zurich puts the minimum at about CHF 1,850 a month, and Zurich University of the Arts estimates living costs at about CHF 1,350 a month (rent about CHF 800). Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne are the most expensive. • Health insurance is compulsory; reduced plans exist for international students.
Working while studying
• During studies: non-European students may work from 6 months after starting their studies, up to 15 hours a week during the semester, and full time during breaks (cantonal rules apply). • After graduation: graduates can get a 6-month short-term permit to look for a job, with proof of funds, accommodation and successful completion of studies. Once hired, the employer applies for a work permit.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in SwitzerlandFaculties and programmes
16 faculties · 39 programmes
Faculties and programmes
16 faculties · 39 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Department of Architecture (D-ARCH)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor:DE· Master, PhD:DEEN
Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Civil Engineering· Bachelor:DE· Master, PhD:DEEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE, Basel)
MasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
Department of Computer Science (D-INFK)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Computer Science· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
- Cybersecurity· Master, PhDEN
- Data Science & Analytics· Master, PhDEN
Show all faculties (+12)Show less
Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering· Master, PhDEN
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Department of Materials (D-MATL)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Chemical Engineering· Master, PhDEN
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Department of Biology (D-BIOL)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Biology· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Biology· Bachelor:DE· Master, PhD:DEEN
- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
- Chemistry· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
- PharmacyDE
Department of Mathematics (D-MATH)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Finance· MasterEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
- Statistics· Master, PhDEN
Department of Physics (D-PHYS)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Physics· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (D-EAPS)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering· MasterEN
- Environmental Science· Master, PhDEN
- Geology· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Department of Environmental Systems Science (D-USYS)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering· Master, PhDEN
- General Medicine· BachelorDE
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
- Sports Science· Master, PhDEN
Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC)
MasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- Economics· PhD
Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterDE
- Educational Psychology· PhDEN
- History· Master, PhDEN
- International Relations· MasterEN
- Philosophy· Master, PhDEN
- Political Science· Bachelor:DE· Master:EN· PhD:DEEN
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for PhD and Research 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
ETH Zurich is listed as: Fully Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://ethz.ch) before applying.
The latest deadline we have is November 30, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://ethz.ch. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#7
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
Open readiness checklistSimilar scholarships
SwitzerlandSwiss Government Excellence Scholarships
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are awarded by the Federal Commission for Scholarships to international researchers holding a master's degree, for research, doctoral or postdoctoral work at Swiss public universities. They typically include a monthly stipend, a tuition waiver and health…
SwitzerlandSt. Gallen Symposium & Oxford University
The St. Gallen Symposium is a Swiss non-profit based in St. Gallen, founded by students of the University of St. Gallen more than fifty years ago. It holds an annual meeting that brings young leaders together with senior decision-makers to discuss economic and social questions. With the University…
SwitzerlandEPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is a public Swiss federal institute of technology in Lausanne, offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes in engineering, basic sciences, computer science and life sciences. On ForsaEdu it offers the Master Excellence Fellowships, a fixed…