The ETH Zurich Scholarship 2026-2027 offers full funding for international students pursuing a master’s degree at Switzerland’s top university. The program provides CHF 12,000 per semester for living and study expenses and includes a full tuition fee waiver. Applications open November 1, 2025, and close November 30, 2025.
Scholarship types
- Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Program (ESOP)
- ETH-D Scholarship
Both target top academic performers, typically in the top 10% of their bachelor’s class with a grade A equivalent.
Key details
- Level: Master’s
- Duration: Three or four semesters
- Coverage: CHF 12,000 per semester plus tuition waiver
- Location: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Eligibility
- Open to all countries
- Strong academic record (top 10% of bachelor’s program)
- Proficiency in English
- Availability for a phone or video interview in February
Application steps
- Apply through eApply, the ETH online master’s application system.
- Submit a separate application for each master’s program if applying to more than one.
- Upload a self-written pre-proposal for your master’s thesis using proper scientific citation.
- Name two reference persons if your program does not require references.
Plagiarism or false information leads to immediate disqualification or later revocation of admission and scholarship.
