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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme

Offered by ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich full master scholarship offering CHF 13,500 per semester plus tuition waiver from autumn 2027.

Current status

Upcoming call

Applications for 2027/28 ESOP open 1 November 2026 and close 30 November 2026 at 11:59 CET.

Last verified: 21 September 2026

Next review: 1 November 2026

Quick facts

Current statusUpcoming call
Study destinationSwitzerland
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFully Funded
Deadline30 November 2026
Duration3 or 4 semesters
Study subjectsArchitecture & Built Environment, Computer Science & IT, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences
Last checked21 September 2026

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When does ESOP open?

1 November 2026; deadline 30 November 2026.

How much does it pay?

CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 plus tuition waiver.

Who is competitive?

Applicants with roughly top-10% bachelor results and a strong thesis pre-proposal.

Can Pakistanis apply?

Yes, international applicants can apply in the November window.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

ETH Zurich full master scholarship for exceptional applicants.

TuitionFull
Living stipendCHF 13,500 / semester
AccommodationPartial
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsNot separately covered

Other verified benefits

CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 plus full tuition waiver.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Travel, visa, insurance and expenses above the living/study allowance are not separately guaranteed.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants need an excellent bachelor record, approximately top 10%, and admission to a new ETH master.

Applicants already enrolled in an ETH master or already holding a master are ineligible. A self-developed thesis pre-proposal is required.

Prior educationBachelor's degree suitable for ETH master
Minimum gradeApproximately top 10%
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalConditional
Admission before applicationNo

Eligible countries

Excellent master applicants from Switzerland and abroad.

Language requirements

Programme-specific.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • Research proposal
  • Two reference letters
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • English test certificate
  • CV or résumé

What should you do next?

  1. Choose an eligible ETH master.
  2. Prepare the full admission file and thesis pre-proposal.
  3. Arrange academic references.
  4. Submit 1–30 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much is ETH ESOP?

CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 plus tuition waiver.