ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2025-26 (Funded)

Applications are now open for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship for the academic year 2025-26. This prestigious scholarship is designed for National and International students aspiring to pursue their Master’s Degree at ETH Zurich in Switzerland.


Scholarship Overview

  • Host Institution: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
  • Degree Level: Master’s Degree
  • Scholarship Coverage: Funded
  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Application Deadline: 30 November 2024

Financial Benefits

ETH Zurich offers two types of scholarships:

  1. Excellence Scholarship (ESOP):
    • Living costs and study expenses: CHF 12,000 per semester
    • Full tuition fee waiver
  2. ETH-D Scholarship:
    • Partial living and study expenses: CHF 7,500 per semester
    • Full tuition fee waiver
    • Additional support by the department:
      • CHF 3,000 per semester, or
      • Assistantship with a monthly payment of CHF 500–600

Available Fields of Study

A wide range of programs are offered across various disciplines:

Architecture and Civil Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering Master
  • Civil Engineering Master
  • Environmental Engineering Master
  • Data Science Master
  • Cyber Security Master
  • Robotics, Systems and Control Master

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

  • Chemistry Master
  • Physics Master
  • Computational Science and Engineering Master
  • Statistics Master
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences Master

System-oriented Natural Sciences

  • Environmental Sciences Master
  • Earth Sciences Master
  • Health Sciences and Technology Master
  • Atmospheric and Climate Science Master

Management and Social Sciences

  • Management, Technology and Economics Master
  • Science, Technology, and Policy Master
  • Comparative and International Studies Master
  • History and Philosophy of Knowledge Master

For the full list, refer to the official website.


Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • Open to National and International students.
  • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
  • A Skype interview will be conducted in February 2025.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit the following:

  1. Online Application Form
  2. Updated Resume (CV)
  3. Two Reference Letters
  4. Letter of Motivation (1–2 pages)
  5. Pre-proposal for Master’s Thesis

How to Apply

To apply for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship:

  1. Fill out the online application form available on the official website.
  2. Upload all the required documents as per the guidelines.

For more information and to start your application, visit the official links below:


Application Deadline

The final date to submit applications is 30 November 2024.

Take this opportunity to study at ETH Zurich, ranked 6th globally by QS World University Rankings, and join a vibrant community of over 22,000 students from 120+ countries.