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.
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.
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?
- Choose an eligible ETH master.
- Prepare the full admission file and thesis pre-proposal.
- Arrange academic references.
- Submit 1–30 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is ETH ESOP?
CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 plus tuition waiver.