Apply to an eligible ETH Master’s programme in eApply between 1 and 30 November 2026.
Select ESOP consideration in the application.
Upload the required Master’s thesis pre-proposal and programme documents.
If references are not otherwise required, name two professors who can submit letters after the system invitation.
Prepare for a possible February interview.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Fully funded support for selected ETH Master’s students: CHF 13,500 per semester from HS27 and a tuition-fee waiver, for the regular Master’s duration.
Other verified benefits
Mentorship and ETH Foundation network; CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 plus tuition-fee waiver.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Additional personal and family costs beyond the scholarship budget; no separate travel or insurance package is stated.
Who is eligible to apply?
Outstanding applicants to eligible ETH Master’s programmes with a very strong bachelor’s record, normally top 10%. Not open to current ETH master’s students or people who already hold a master’s degree.
Outstanding applicants to eligible ETH Master’s programmes with a very strong bachelor’s record, normally top 10%. Not open to current ETH master’s students or people who already hold a master’s degree.
Eligible countries
All international students who meet programme conditions.
Language requirements
Programme language requirements apply; verify the selected degree’s accepted English evidence.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- CV or résumé
- Research proposal
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Apply to an eligible ETH Master’s programme in eApply between 1 and 30 November 2026.
- Select ESOP consideration in the application.
- Upload the required Master’s thesis pre-proposal and programme documents.
- If references are not otherwise required, name two professors who can submit letters after the system invitation.
- Prepare for a possible February interview.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does ETH Zurich ESOP provide?
For the autumn 2027 start, ESOP provides CHF 13,500 per semester toward study and living expenses, plus a tuition-fee waiver. It normally runs for the regular duration of the Master’s programme, which is three or four semesters. The amount is not a separate monthly stipend and selection is highly competitive.
What extra document is needed for ETH ESOP?
Applicants must upload a self-developed pre-proposal for the Master’s thesis alongside the regular Master’s admission documents. If the programme does not already request references, applicants must name two professors who can submit reference letters through the system. The autumn 2027 application window runs from 1 to 30 November 2026.