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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme

ETH Zurich

Merit-based ETH Zurich master scholarship covering study and living costs and a tuition-fee waiver for the regular duration of the programme.

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Study inSwitzerland
DegreeMaster's
FundingFully funded
Deadline30 Nov 2026
Fields of study Eligible study areas
Eligible ETH Zurich Master programmes
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Decision first

Can you apply?

Use these captured criteria for a quick screening check. Missing information is shown as unverified rather than guessed.

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Eligible applicant nationality Eligible nationalities: International
Academic minimum Bachelor's degree with very strong academic results; ETH indicates applicants should generally…
Required subject / background Must qualify for the selected ETH Zurich Master programme.
English requirement Must meet the language requirements of the selected ETH Zurich Master programme.
Application route Separate scholarship application
Supervisor required No
Likely fit signals
  • You are looking for Master's funding.
  • Your intended study area is related to Eligible ETH Zurich Master programmes.
  • Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
  • Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
Review carefully
  • Applicants already enrolled in an ETH Master programme or who already hold a Master degree should not apply.
  • Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
  • Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
Funding package

Funding & benefits

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Full tuition coverage

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CHF 12,000 / semester stipend

Study options

Eligible programmes & fields

Eligible ETH Zurich Master programmes
Exact programme names are not yet verified for this record.

ScholarshipFrontier is continuing to check the provider’s official programme information. The verified fields above can still be used for an initial subject-fit check; confirm the final eligible degree on the official source before applying.

Overview

About the scholarship

Merit-based ETH Zurich master scholarship covering study and living costs and a tuition-fee waiver for the regular duration of the programme.

Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, CHF 12,000 / semester stipend. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Eligible ETH Zurich Master programmes. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.

Timeline

Key dates

Applications open31 October 2026
Application deadline30 November 2026
Requirements

Eligibility requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with very strong academic results; ETH indicates applicants should generally be among the top 10% of their bachelor programme.
  • Must meet the language requirements of the selected ETH Zurich Master programme.
  • Eligible nationalities: International
  • Academic background: Must qualify for the selected ETH Zurich Master programme.
  • Applicants who already hold a Master degree or are already enrolled in an ETH Master programme are not eligible for ESOP.
Important exclusion

Applicants already enrolled in an ETH Master programme or who already hold a Master degree should not apply.

Assessment

Selection criteria

  • en English Deutsch
Applicant fit

Should you apply?

Likely a good fit if

  • You are looking for Master's funding.
  • Your intended study area is related to Eligible ETH Zurich Master programmes.
  • Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
  • Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
  • You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
  • You want a fully funded route rather than tuition-only support.
  • You are prepared to study in Switzerland.

Review carefully if

  • Applicants already enrolled in an ETH Master programme or who already hold a Master degree should not apply.
  • Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
  • Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.

This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.

Application documents

Required documents

  • Two reference letters
  • Academic transcripts
How to apply

Application process

Application methodApply for an eligible ETH Zurich Master programme during the ESOP application window and submit the scholarship-specific materials.
University admission first?No
Separate scholarship application?Yes
Supervisor required?No
References required?Yes
Number of references2

Prepare the ETH Master application
Prepare the ESOP pre-proposal and scholarship materials
Submit the complete application during 1–30 November 2026

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Source verification

Official sources & verification

ScholarshipFrontier checks official scholarship, admissions and programme pages and keeps source evidence separate from the public summary.

Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026

Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme Primary official source Primary official programme source Primary evidence
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