Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | CHF 4,380/year (most international students, from autumn 2025) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
ETH Zurich is one of the most respected technical universities in the world, ranked 7th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Based in Switzerland’s largest city, it has a long record of breakthroughs in science and engineering — more than twenty Nobel laureates are connected to the university. For students who want a rigorous, research-driven education in technology, it is one of the strongest choices anywhere in Europe.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s (most international students) | CHF 2,190 per semester (CHF 4,380 per year) | From autumn 2025. |
| Master’s (most international students) | CHF 2,190 per semester (CHF 4,380 per year) | From autumn 2025. |
| Bachelor’s / Master’s (Swiss and Liechtenstein citizens, and qualifying residents) | CHF 730 per semester (CHF 1,460 per year) | Lower rate for the Swiss-qualified group. |
Zurich is an expensive city, so living costs — housing, food and transport — should be planned carefully alongside tuition. Check the exact fee for your programme on the official ETH Zurich fees page before applying: ETH Zurich official website.
Student Reviews
We do not publish student reviews written by us, and we do not invent ratings. Read what students and visitors actually say on the university’s real Google Maps reviews: ETH Zurich on Google Maps. If you have studied at ETH Zurich and want to share your experience with future applicants, tell us through the Admission Inquiry page.
Admission Process
There is a single autumn intake each year, in September. Master’s applications for autumn entry run from 1 to 30 November the year before, so planning a year ahead is essential. There is no spring entry. For English-taught master’s programmes, the university asks for IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 100 with no section below 23. Applicants to bachelor’s programmes need German at C1 level, because teaching is in German.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1–30 November (the year before) | Master’s applications for autumn entry |
| September | Autumn intake (single intake each year) |
This university does not publish a downloadable brochure — check its official admissions page for the latest information.
Placements and Careers
ETH Zurich does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. The university’s careers service supports students and graduates with advice, events and employer connections, and students benefit from close ties to Swiss industry — see the official ETH Zurich website for the latest careers information. Do not rely on employment figures quoted on other websites: they are not verified here.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 place ETH Zurich 7th in the world.
Campus Gallery
The featured image above shows the ETH main building (Hauptgebäude) — a verified photograph of the university’s own campus. No additional gallery photographs have been added yet: extra campus photos will be added only once each one is verified as ETH Zurich’s own campus. If you have a freely-licensed photograph of the ETH campus, tell us through the Admission Inquiry page.
Campus and Infrastructure
The university has campuses in the city centre and on the Hönggerberg hill, both well connected by public transport. Zurich combines a compact, walkable old town with one of Europe’s strongest job markets, and the city sits on a lake with a lively waterfront in summer. Campus facilities, libraries and laboratories vary by department — check the official pages of the department you are interested in for the current details.
Faculties and Departments
The university is built around science, engineering, technology and mathematics, with a small number of management and social-science programmes alongside them. Popular choices for international students include computer science, data science, robotics, mechanical engineering, and the management, technology and economics programme, which combines engineering with business training. Master’s degrees are offered entirely in English, while bachelor’s degrees are taught mainly in German.
Compare with Similar Universities
Compare universities side by side with our Compare Universities tool — pick any two universities and see their fees, rankings, intakes and degree levels together. ETH Zurich is the only university in Switzerland on this site. The closest peers on this site by level and subject are: Imperial College London (QS 2026: 2nd in the world) and Technical University of Munich (QS 2026: 22nd in the world).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do international students apply to ETH Zurich?
There is a single autumn intake each year, in September. Master’s applications for autumn entry run from 1 to 30 November the year before, so planning a year ahead is essential. There is no spring entry. Check the application page on ethz.ch for the current cycle’s dates and documents.
What English score does ETH Zurich ask for?
For English-taught master’s programmes, IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 100 with no section below 23. Bachelor’s programmes are taught mainly in German and need German at C1 level.
How much is tuition at ETH Zurich?
From autumn 2025, most international students pay CHF 2,190 per semester, or CHF 4,380 per year, for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Swiss and Liechtenstein citizens, and students who meet the residency conditions, pay CHF 730 per semester.
Are bachelor’s degrees taught in English?
No — bachelor’s degrees are taught mainly in German, so applicants need German at C1 level. Master’s degrees are offered entirely in English.
What can I study at ETH Zurich?
The university is built around science, engineering, technology and mathematics, with a small number of management and social-science programmes alongside them. Popular choices for international students include computer science, data science, robotics, mechanical engineering, and the management, technology and economics programme.
Scholarships
ETH Zurich’s own scholarships are listed on the official ETH Zurich website — check the funding pages on ethz.ch for the current awards, eligibility and deadlines. Also see the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships on this site. Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
ETH Zurich
Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland