The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship provides a prestigious opportunity for international students to pursue their Master’s degrees at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. This scholarship covers both living and study expenses, making it an excellent choice for students seeking quality education in a renowned institution.

  • 🎓 Full support for top Master’s students – ETH Zurich’s ESOP offers scholarships covering full study and living costs. 
  • 🤝 Mentorship and network – Scholarship includes mentorship and access to ETH Foundation network. 
  • 🗓️ Application window – Nov 1–30, 2025, 11:59 MEZ, via eApply; applies to ETH Bachelor students continuing to Master’s. 
  • 📊 Eligibility – Top 10% in Bachelor’s (grade A, self-assessed); not for current Master’s students or those holding a Master’s. 
  • 📞 Availability requirement – Candidates must be reachable for possible phone/video interview in February. 
  • 📄 Required documents – Master’s admission documents plus a self-developed pre-proposal for Master’s thesis; references from two professors if not required by programme. 
  • ⚠️ Academic integrity – Plagiarism or misinformation can lead to exclusion or revocation of admission and scholarship. 
  • 💰 Scholarship details – CHF 12,000 per semester plus tuition fee waiver for regular Master’s duration (3–4 semesters); leave of absence allowed only for ETH Bachelor students starting ESOP. 
  • 📈 Number of awards – ~60 scholarships for 2025/26; final decision by Rector after evaluation by Admissions Committees; communicated end of March.

Designation

Master’s Degree Scholarship

Research Area

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Multiple disciplines available, including but not limited to:

  • Architecture and Civil Engineering
  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • Management and Social Sciences
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Science

Location

ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Open to all nationalities.
  • Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree appropriate for their chosen Master’s program.
  • A successful Skype interview in February 2026.

Job Description

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The scholarship consists of two types:

  1. Excellence Scholarship/ESOP:
  • Covers living costs and study expenses (CHF 12,000 per semester) and includes a tuition fee waiver.
  1. ETH-D Scholarship:
  • Provides a partial stipend for living and study expenses (CHF 7,500 per semester) plus a tuition fee waiver, with a potential additional CHF 3,000 per semester from the department.

How to Apply

To apply for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship, the following documents are required:

  • Online Application Form
  • Updated CV
  • Two Reference Letters
  • Letter of Motivation (1-2 pages)
  • Pre-Proposal for your Master’s Thesis

Last Date to Apply

November 30, 2025

For more details about the application process, visit the official ETH Zurich website.

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