PhD in Computer Science

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

30

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

North America:

5%

Africa:

1%

Others:

1%

Asia:

10%

South America:

2%

Europe:

20%

Switzerland:

61%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

80%

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Dell

Genentech

Illinois Institute of Technology

Tetra Tech

Texas Tech University

Dell Technologies

Mondelez International

Raytheon Technologies

Delphi Technologies

Palantir Technologies

The Citadel Theatre

University of Adelaide

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$10 / year

Overall Cost

$18,000 / year

FAQs

• Once I have submitted my registration for the doctorate, how long does it take until I am matriculated?

  

  This takes about 2 to 6 weeks. Even if this time frame is often a lot shorter in many cases, it can vary greatly, as it depends on various processes that are not centrally administered. See the information on our website regarding the procedure regarding the registration for the doctorate (if it is linked to an employment at ETH).

• How much does ETH Zurich pay for CS PhD?

  

  The estimated total pay range for a PhD Student at ETH Zurich is CHF 52T–CHF 80T per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average PhD Student base salary at ETH Zurich is CHF 61T per year.

• Is it hard to get into ETH Zurich PhD?

  

  Is it difficult to get a position as a doctoral student at ETH Zurich? Yes, it is very competitive. I did my Bachelor's and Master's at good universities in Germany, but that is not enough to get accepted for a doctorate in computer science at ETH Zurich.17 Jul 2023

• Can I be admitted to a doctorate at ETH Zurich with a university Bachelor's or a Bachelor's Honours Degree?

  

  Unfortunately, admission to the doctoral programme at ETH Zurich is not possible with a university Bachelor's or Bachelor's Honours degree.There are rare exceptions (e.g., direct doctorate at certain departments). For the admission requirements of holders of a university Bachelor's degree, please contact the Doctoral Administration directly: [email protected]