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ETH Zurich's 16 departments offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programmes in engineering and natural sciences. The language of instruction in the Bachelor programmes is German, whereas English is the lingua franca on the graduate level. All degree programmes provide a solid scientific foundation combined with outstanding all-round skills, equipping ETH graduates with the abilities and flexibility needed for a career in industry, business or the public sector, as entrepreneur or scientist.
The international outlook – 60% of the professors have been recruited from abroad – and the excellent teaching and research infrastructure make ETH Zurich the ideal place for creative personalities. The links with business and industry are very close, the Greater Zurich area being the economic center of Switzerland and home to numerous international companies. And beyond world-class education, Zurich also offers many other quality-of-life highlights. Zurich has a metropolitan flair, excellent sports facilities, an extensive range of cultural and recreational offerings – and a very vibrant nightlife.
Faculty
| Number of Faculty Staff | Headcount: 1,535 FTE: 1,283 |  |
| Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined? | ||
| Number of International Faculty Staff | Headcount: 767 FTE: 682 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. | ||
Undergraduate Information
| Number of Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 6,996 FTE: 6,996 | |
| Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees. | ||
| Number of International Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 931 FTE: 931 | |
| Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. | ||
| Average International Undergraduate Fees | € EUR 780 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
| Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees | € EUR 780 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
| Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 6,416 FTE: 6,416 | |
| Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students) | ||
| Number of International Graduate Students | Headcount: 2,219 FTE: 2,219 | |
| Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. | ||
| Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees | € EUR 780 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
| Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees | € EUR 780 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Students
| Total Students | Headcount: 13,412 | |
| Total number of students. | ||
| Total International Students | Headcount: 3,150 | |
| Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. | ||
| Average International Student Fees | € EUR 780 | |
| Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course | ||
| Average Domestic Student Fees | € EUR 780 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Graduate Output
| Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study | 21% | |
| Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other. | ||
| Proportion of Graduates Employed | 73% | |
| Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation | ||
| Number of PhDs Awarded | 569 | |
| Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months | ||
Research Productivity & Quality
| Number of Papers | 13,051 | |
| Total number of papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years | ||
| Number of Citations | 91,709 | |
| Total number of citations for papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years | ||
Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence
For over 150 years, ETH Zurich has been a leader in science and engineering education and research. Twenty-one Nobel laureates, from Wilhelm Konrad Röntgen (1901) and Albert Einstein (1921) to Kurt Wüthrich (2002) have been associated with ETH Zurich over the years.
Range of Fees
Tuition and student fees: 644 Swiss francs (approx 390 euro) per semester. The same fee applies for Swiss and international students.
Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements
The language of instruction of all Bachelor programmes is German.
Accommodation
- Dormitory accommodation managed by the Student Housing Association Zurich.
- University Housing Office acts as broker for private accommodation.
Accommodation Range
380 - 600 Swiss francs (230-365 euro) per month for a room in shared accommodation.
Entry Requirements
Requirement for admission to the Bachelor programmes a Swiss matriculation (upper secondary school) certificate or an equivalent qualification.
See www.admission.ethz.ch.
Language Support
Language courses offered by the Language Centre of ETH and the University of Zurich.
Non-English Language Requirements
German skills corresponding to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. Accepted tests:
- Goethe-Institut: ZOP Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung, KDS Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom, GDS Grosses Deutsches Sprachdiplom
- KMK II (Level II of the Language Certificate/Diploma of the German "Kultusministerkonferenz"
- TestDaF Level 5
- Department of Agriculture and Food Sciences
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Biology
- Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering
- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences
- Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Earth Sciences
- Department of Environmental Sciences
- Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences
- Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
- Department of Management, Technology, and Economics
- Department of Materials
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering
- Department of Physics
- Rectorate
This institution offers programs in the following:
Subjects
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Biological Sciences
- Built Environment
- Business/Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil/Structural Engineering
- Computing/Information Technology
- Earth Sciences
- Education/Training
- Electronic/Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Finance/Accounting
- General Engineering/Other Engineering
- International Relations/Studies/Affairs
- Manufacturing/Production Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Sports/Leisure
- Urban Planning
No programs have been entered for this institution.
Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme. 20 available @ EUR 18,000
Under the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme, ETH Zurich awards merit-based scholarships to excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree. The scholarship covers the full study and living costs during the Master degree course. In addition, the programme offers students the opportunity to carry out a research or development project on a topic of their choice.
Specialisation
All disciplines represented at ETH Zurich
Application Process
Application for an Excellence Scholarship is open to students wishing to pursue their Master’s degree at ETH Zurich. The scholarship can be awarded to students with very good performance in their bachelor study who belong to the best of their class.
The application consists of
- an application form, including
- a proposal for a research or development project
- two letters of recommendation from professors
Application URL
http://www.rektorat.ethz.ch/students/finance/scholarship/excellence/index_EN
Deadline
15th March 2008
Scholarships of the Swiss Confederation (ESKAS). 30 available @ EUR 10,400
Scholarships provided by the Swiss federal government for Master or doctoral level programmes.
Specialisation
All disciplines represented at ETH Zurich
Application Process
Application forms can be obtained from the ministry of education or institution in charge of scholarships in the country of origin of the candidate or from the Swiss diplomatic representation.
Application URL
http://www.mobilitaet.ethz.ch/incomings/anmeldung/andere/bundesstipendium_EN
Deadline
30th October 2007
Scholarships of the Swiss Confederation for Students from Central and East European Countries. 25 available @ EUR 10,400
Scholarships for postgraduate (doctoral) students from Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine
Specialisation
All disciplines represented at ETH Zurich
Application Process
Application forms can be obtained from the ministry of education or institution in charge of scholarships in the country of origin of the candidate or from the Swiss diplomatic representation.
Application URL
http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/dienstleistung/formulare/stipendien/merkblatt-zo-2008-09-e.pdf
Deadline
15th December 2007