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ETH Zurich

Zurich, SwitzerlandReviewed 22 October 2026

ETH offers research-led technical master's degrees with demanding subject prerequisites.

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ETH offers research-led technical master's degrees with demanding subject prerequisites. Applicants should compare consecutive and specialised routes, the required mathematics and computing background, and the research component rather than treating every technical bachelor's degree as interchangeable.

Selected programme examples

  1. MSc ETH in Computer Science
  2. MSc ETH in Data Science
  3. MSc ETH in Cyber Security
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Academic eligibility

  • A recognised, academically suitable bachelor's degree and the programme's published requirement profile are essential.
  • Data Science draws on computing, mathematics and related engineering or physical sciences, with strong mathematical and algorithmic preparation.
  • Admission is selective; meeting a minimum requirement does not ensure an offer.
  • Check all programme-specific documents and any required test before applying.

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Language requirements

  • The selected master's programmes are offered in English.
  • Provide the language evidence required by the exact programme and applicant category.
  • These English master's options must not be used to suggest that ETH's bachelor's provision is generally English-taught.

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Study intakes

  • Autumn entry.
  • The official 2027 master's calendar states that spring-semester entry is not available; the autumn 2027 semester begins on 20 September 2027.

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Application deadlines

  • For autumn 2027 applicants whose bachelor's degree is from outside Switzerland, the official mandatory application window is 1–30 November 2026.
  • The university lists 30 November 2026 at 11:59 AM CET as the submission deadline.
  • Check the live portal's time carefully; the April 2027 window is for Swiss bachelor's degrees, not an extension for Indian graduates.

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International tuition

  • Under the rules effective since autumn 2025 and checked on 22 October 2026, tuition is CHF 2,190 per semester for fee-group 2, which covers foreign students who do not qualify for the CHF 730 group-1 rate.
  • ETH determines the category during admission.
  • Semester charges and living expenses are additional; do not apply an exemption solely on nationality assumptions.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The competitive Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme is applied for in the first master's application window.
  • Its published autumn-2027 provision combines a tuition waiver with a study/living contribution; it requires additional application material and does not follow automatically from admission.
  • Plan an independent budget until a formal award is received.

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What can international students study at ETH Zurich?

Selected programme options include MSc ETH in Computer Science, MSc ETH in Data Science, MSc ETH in Cyber Security. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for ETH Zurich?

A recognised, academically suitable bachelor's degree and the programme's published requirement profile are essential. Data Science draws on computing, mathematics and related engineering or physical sciences, with strong mathematical and algorithmic preparation. Admission is selective; meeting a minimum requirement does not ensure an offer. Check all programme-specific documents and any required test before applying. The selected master's programmes are offered in English. Provide the language evidence required by the exact programme and applicant category. These English master's options must not be used to suggest that ETH's bachelor's provision is generally English-taught.

How much are international tuition fees at ETH Zurich?

Under the rules effective since autumn 2025 and checked on 22 October 2026, tuition is CHF 2,190 per semester for fee-group 2, which covers foreign students who do not qualify for the CHF 730 group-1 rate. ETH determines the category during admission. Semester charges and living expenses are additional; do not apply an exemption solely on nationality assumptions. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for ETH Zurich?

For autumn 2027 applicants whose bachelor's degree is from outside Switzerland, the official mandatory application window is 1–30 November 2026. The university lists 30 November 2026 at 11:59 AM CET as the submission deadline. Check the live portal's time carefully; the April 2027 window is for Swiss bachelor's degrees, not an extension for Indian graduates. Autumn entry. The official 2027 master's calendar states that spring-semester entry is not available; the autumn 2027 semester begins on 20 September 2027. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

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