QS Rank:

ETH Zurich

Z'rich

Switzerland

Overview

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Ranking

#26

US World and News Report

#14

The World University Rankings

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Class Profile

Admission Policy

Rolling

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Engineering, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences.

At least 3.0 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 4.5 years of bachelor degree.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
100
IELTS
7

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 150

Transcript

Resume
Degree Certificate
Personal Statement
Academic LOR
Portfolio

Application Deadlines

	Track I (Direct Application) - May 1	Track I (Direct Application) - Nov 1	Direct Doctorate Programs (Nov 1 - Nov 30)
Spring	May 1, 2026	N/A	N/A
Fall	N/A	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 30, 2026

Fees and Funding

Application fee CHF 150 (one-time). PhD students typically pay a flat-rate tuition fee (CHF 1,500 one-time) and compulsory semester fees (CHF 42 per semester). Many PhD students are employed as research assistants and receive a salary (typically CHF 48,000–70,000 per year). Total program fees for a 4-year PhD are approximately CHF 1,986.