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ETH Zurich · Application cycle 2027/2028

ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027/2028

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About this scholarship

ETH Zurich's flagship merit scholarship for outstanding students starting a Master's degree. It covers living and study costs and waives tuition for the regular length of the programme. About 60 scholarships are awarded for the 2027/28 start, and applicants of any nationality can apply.

Funding type

Scholarship of CHF 13,500 per semester for living and study costs (rate from autumn semester 2027). Full tuition fee waiver. For the regular duration of the Master's programme (3-4 semesters). About 60 awards for the 2027/28 start.

Tuition fees
Covered
Living costs
Covered
Travel
Not specified
Insurance
Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities
All nationalities
Residence condition
No residence condition

Applicants for an ETH Zurich Master's programme (MAS programmes excluded). Very good Bachelor's results: top 10% of the Bachelor's programme (grade A, self-assessed). Not already enrolled in a Master's programme and not holding a Master's degree. No nationality restriction is stated. Must be reachable by phone in February for possible interviews.

Minimum grade
Not stated
Work experience asked for
Not stated
Return condition
No return condition
How to apply
Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required TOEFL iBT IELTS Cambridge English Waiver possible

Proof of English as required for Master's admission: TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/C1 no older than 2 years). Exempt if your Bachelor's was taught entirely in English (with official confirmation), or from ETH/EPFL. Minimum scores are listed on ETH's admissions pages.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

The ESOP application is part of the Master's application in eApply and must be submitted in the first window for international Bachelor's degrees (1-30 November 2026). Department admissions committees assess applicants, and the Rector makes the final scholarship decision. Decisions are communicated at the end of March 2027.

Required documents

Standard Master's admission documents CV with contact details Master's thesis pre-proposal (per ETH guidelines) Two professor reference letters (if not already required by the programme) English certificate (unless exempt)

Application steps

Apply through eApply between 1 and 30 November 2026; the deadline is 30 November 2026 at 11:59 CET. ESOP applications are not accepted in the April window. Prepare the pre-proposal and contact your referees early. Keep your phone reachable in February for interviews; results come at the end of March 2027.

Requirement checklist

Master's application via eApply Required

Apply in the first window (1-30 November 2026) and select ESOP within the same application.

CV Required

Including your contact details.

Master's thesis pre-proposal Required

Follow ETH's pre-proposal guidelines (PDF on the ESOP page).

Two reference letters from professors Conditional?

Needed if your programme does not already require references; referees upload letters after an email from the system.

Transcripts and degree documents Required

As required for Master's admission; show top-10% standing in your Bachelor's.

English proficiency certificate Required

TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge C1/C2, unless exempt (e.g. Bachelor's fully taught in English).

Interview availability Conditional?

Be reachable by phone in February for a possible interview.

Scholarship contacts

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Universities and contacts

ETH Zurich

Switzerland

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