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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich): Ranking, Tuition fees & Admission Requirements of 2027.

📍 Zurich, Switzerland 🇨🇭 📅 Established 1855 🎓 26,942 Students 🌍 44.5% International
#8QS World Ranking
#2Regional Ranking
#1Country Ranking
85+Total Programs
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University Admission Fall Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
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1. Overview of the University

ETH Zurich, officially known as Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, is one of the world’s leading Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Founded by the Swiss Confederation in 1855, it has now become an important center of innovation and research.

ETH Zurich, located at the heart of Zurich, is the largest city in Switzerland, is famous for its strict and high-quality academic education, world-class laboratories and close relations with the industrial sector. Legendary physicist Albert Einstein was a former student of this university. There are more than 20 Nobel laureate in persons associated with ETH Zurich. Currently, around 25,000 students from more than 120 countries around the world study at ETH Zurich, about 40% of them are international students.

Most courses in the Bachelor stage are in German and Master and later stage courses are mainly taught in English. ETH Zurich has consistently ranked as one of the best universities in Switzerland and one of the top universities in continental parts of Europe. ETH Zurich is a powerful education and research platform for students interested in building career in science, engineering and technology.

2. Ranking of ETH Zurich 2027

QS World Ranking08(Internationally) in 2027
Regional Ranking02(Europe) in 2027
Country Ranking01(Switzerland) in 2027

3. Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs24
Graduate Programs40
Different Degree Programs20
Earth & Marine Sciences
Geology
Geophysics
Architecture & Built Environment
Civil & Structural Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Materials Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mathematics
Physics & Astronomy
Statistics & Operational Research
Agriculture & Forestry

4. Admission Requirements for International Students.

  1. Bachelor’s: Accepted secondary-stage educational qualifications; in some cases German language skills may be required.
  2. Master’s: Bachelor’s Degree (180 ECTS) is required for related issues.
  3. Language skills: Most Master’s Programs are in English and many Bachelor’s Programs are conducted in German.
  4. Required Documents: Academic Transcripts, CV, Motivation Letter and Recommendation Letters as per requirement.
  5. GRE: GRE may be required for some applicants or specific program.
  6. Note: Admission qualifications and requirements may vary in the Program and country.

5. Tuition Fees & Monthly Living Costs

Tuition Fees
UndergraduateCHF 730 per semester for Swiss students.
Master’sCHF 730 per semester for Swiss students.
Application feeCHF 150 per application.
Semester feeAdditional compulsory semester fees apply.
Living Costs
Average living costsCHF 2,000–2,500/month
AccommodationCHF 800–1,200/month
FoodCHF 500–700/month
Health insuranceCHF 100–300/month
Transport & personal expensesCHF 300–500/month

6. Admission Deadline for 2027 Entry

Bachelor’s applications open
Date: 1 December 2026
Master’s applications open for international Bachelor’s degree holders
Date: 30 November 2026
Bachelor’s application deadline for non-Swiss qualifications
Date: 31 March 2027
Master’s application deadline for international Bachelor’s degree holders
Date: 30 November 2026 (11:59 AM CET)
Master’s applications open for Swiss Bachelor’s degree holders
Date: 1 April 2027
Master’s application deadline for Swiss Bachelor’s degree holders
Date: 30 April 2027 (11:59 AM CEST)
Studies begin at ETH Zurich
Date: Autumn 2027

7. Notable Alumni

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Albert Einstein
Physics, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and pioneer of modern physics.
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Felix Bloch
Physics, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and co-developer of nuclear magnetic resonance.
JV
John von Neumann
Mathematics, Influential mathematician and computer science pioneer.
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Wernher von Braun
Mechanical Engineering, Leading rocket engineer and spaceflight pioneer.
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Konrad Zuse
Civil Engineering, Pioneer of programmable computers.
JA
John Archibald Wheeler
Physics, Renowned theoretical physicist and contributor to black-hole physics.

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