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ETH Zurich

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

ETH Zurich is a public science and technology university in Switzerland known internationally for engineering, computing, natural sciences and interdisciplinary research.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is a public research university focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral education across engineering, computing, architecture, natural sciences and related disciplines.

Its engineering programmes combine advanced theoretical study with research and practical application in areas including mechanical engineering, robotics, control systems, energy, manufacturing, materials and computational engineering.

ETH Zurich attracts an international student and research community and offers a wide range of English-taught master's programmes.

Ranking Information

ETH Zurich is included among the leading universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering.

Accreditation

ETH Zurich is a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and a federally established public higher-education institution in Switzerland.

Available Programmes

FeaturedScholarship

Data Science MSc

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

A two-year interdisciplinary MSc combining data science, machine learning, mathematics, statistics and computational methods for complex data-driven problems.

Master'sOn Campus2 years full-timeComputer & AI

CHF 2,190 per semester

ETH Zurich's official threefold tuition rate is CHF 2,190 per semester for students assigned to the higher tuition category. ETH determines the applicable fee group during admission. Other semester charges and living costs are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Energy Science and Technology MSc

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

An interdisciplinary energy MSc combining renewable energy, power engineering, energy systems, economics, policy, industry experience and advanced research.

Master'sOn Campus4 to 5 semesters full-timeRenewable Energy

CHF 2,190 per semester

ETH Zurich's official threefold tuition rate is CHF 2,190 per semester for students who do not qualify for the simple tuition-fee category. ETH determines the applicable fee group during admission. Other semester charges and living costs are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Environmental Sciences MSc

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

A two-year interdisciplinary MSc covering climate, ecology, pollution, environmental policy, landscapes and human-environment systems with professional experience.

Master'sOn Campus2 years full-timeSustainability

CHF 2,190 per semester

ETH Zurich's official higher tuition rate is CHF 2,190 per semester for students assigned to tuition-fee group 2. ETH determines the applicable fee category during admission. Additional semester charges and living expenses are separate.

FeaturedScholarship

MSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

A two-year MSc offering advanced specialisations in electronics, communications, control, signal processing, networks and electrical energy systems.

Master'sOn Campus2 years full-timeElectronics & Avionics

CHF 2,190 per semester

ETH Zurich's official threefold tuition rate is CHF 2,190 per semester for students who do not qualify for the simple tuition-fee group. ETH determines the applicable fee group during admission. Additional semester fees and living costs are not included.

FeaturedScholarship

Materials Science and Engineering MSc

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

A two-year MSc combining advanced materials science, research, industrial experience and engineering applications across modern material systems.

Master'sOn Campus2 years full-timeMaterial Science

CHF 2,190 per semester

ETH Zurich's official threefold tuition rate is CHF 2,190 per semester for students who do not qualify for the simple tuition-fee group. ETH determines the applicable fee category during admission. Additional semester fees and living costs are not included.

FeaturedScholarship

Robotics, Systems and Control MSc

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

An interdisciplinary master's programme combining robotics, control, systems engineering, computation and mechanical engineering applications.

Master'sOn Campus1.5 yearsMechanical Engineering

CHF 6,570 for the complete programme

Based on ETH Zurich's official threefold tuition rate of CHF 2,190 per semester for students who do not qualify for the standard tuition group. The 1.5-year programme normally spans three semesters, giving an estimated tuition total of CHF 6,570. Additional semester fees and living costs are not included.