ETH Zurich
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ETH Zurich is in Zurich, Switzerland; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German. Tuition for international students: CHF 2,190 (≈ US$2,600) per term (2025-26 figure). Applying: intake: September.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition CHF 2,190 per term (≈ US$2,600) |
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| Money from the college | No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | not yet determined |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 31 mars (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Zurich · 9 km from ZRH airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Not offered |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Couvre la totalité des besoins financiers | Non — ne s'engage pas à couvrir la totalité des besoins (reference)Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Social scholarships are subsidiary funding. They do not cover living and study costs.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Bourses au mérite | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesSources (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “There are three types of admission to the first semester of the desired Bachelor's degree programme:”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Admission contingent upon passing the reduced entrance examination (4 examination subjects)”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Admission contingent upon passing the comprehensive entrance examination (8 examination subjects)”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in German: Architecture · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Architecture Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Biochemistry - Chemical Biology · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Biochemistry - Chemical Biology Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Biology · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Biology Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Chemical Engineering · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Chemical Engineering Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Chemistry · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Chemistry Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Civil Engineering · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Civil Engineering Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Computational Science and Engineering · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Computer Science · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Environmental Engineering · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Environmental Engineering Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Geospatial Engineering · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Geospatial Engineering Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Materials Science · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Materials Science Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Mathematics · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Mathematics Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Mechanical Engineering · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Mechanical Engineering Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes taught in German: Physics · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Physics Bachelor”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The Bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 credits and usually takes three years.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Please note: the Bachelor's degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “At ETH Zurich it is only possible to start Bachelor's degree studies in the Autumn Semester.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Copy of valid passport / identity card”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Personal statement / main essay: Not accepted Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Please do not upload any letters of motivation, distinctions (e.g. Olympiaden or Känguru awards), portfolios, employment reference letters or internship certificates.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“These are not relevant for admission to Bachelor's studies and will not be considered.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Portfolio / audition: Not accepted Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Please do not upload any letters of motivation, distinctions (e.g. Olympiaden or Känguru awards), portfolios, employment reference letters or internship certificates.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“These are not relevant for admission to Bachelor's studies and will not be considered.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “School reports from the last three school years”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — September intake | 31 marsSource (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Application period for applicants with non-Swiss upper secondary school-leaving certificates: from 1 December to 31 March, 23:59 Central European Time”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“At ETH Zurich it is only possible to start Bachelor's degree studies in the Autumn Semester.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | CHF 2,190 per term (≈ US$2,600) (2025–26 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | CHF 22,100 per year (≈ US$26,600) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (7)
“Threefold tuition fee: CHF 2190 / semester”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“All students who do not fulfil the criteria for simple tuition fee will be assigned to the second group paying a threefold tuition fee.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The threefold tuition fee for foreign students will apply from the Autumn Semester 2025.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Study and Living Costs International students (approximate)”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Annual costs in CHF”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Individual living costs Groups 1 and 2”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“TOTAL 22'100”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Not offered Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “ETH Zurich does not own any student accommodation facilities.”iac.ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“ETH Zurich provides a limited number of furnished single rooms for international Master's (MSc) and exchange students.”iac.ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Students in Switzerland often organise flat-shares, not least because living on campus is not as common here as it is in English-speaking countries, for example.”ethz.ch ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Lieu
| City / state | Zurich |
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| Nearest major airport | Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 9 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q11942 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).