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Application to Bachelor programmes is open to everybody. ETH Zurich may, however, require you to pass an entrance examination before admitting you.
As a formal prerequisite to be eligible for admission to a Master's degree programme you need to have a Bachelor's degree from ETH Zurich or an equivalent first academic degree from an internationally recognised university
With regard to content the prerequisites are described in the requirement profile of each Master's degree programme. These prerequisites depend on your application category.
Evidence of an adequate command of the language(s) of instruction (German and/or English) is also required before the begin of studies.
Apply online to autumn semester - 1 November - 30 April.
The application consists of two parts. Fiil in the online form first, and subsequently send a printout of this form together with all necessary documents by letter. Your application will be evaluated in the admission procedure, you will then receive a decision in writing
An abundance of services and leisure opportunities make ETH Zurich an attractive place to study and work, providing a rich university life and provide for a diverse, varied student life. Zurich is a city where the quality of life is among the best in the world. As Switzerland's largest city it is rich in culture, and it is regarded as safe. Its central location makes it the ideal starting point for excursions. Bern, Lucerne, Basel and Schaffhausen can all be reached in less than an hour by train. Famous places in the Alps like Pilatus, Säntis, the Rigi and even the Jungfraujoch are only a little further away.