ScholarshipsETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP)
Fully FundedUniversity RenewableMaster
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP)
SwitzerlandUniversitySTEMMaster'sTop UniversityMerit-Based
Amount
Full tuition + CHF 12,000 living grant per semester
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
208 days left
Country
Switzerland
Awards
Approximately 50 per year
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Provider
ETH Zurich Foundation
Type
University
Field of Study
All Master's programmes offered at ETH Zurich
Awards Available
Approximately 50 per year
Duration
1.5-2 years (Master's degree)
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
All nationalities (very selective)
GPA Requirement
Top 10% of graduating class. GPA 3.7/4.0 equivalent or higher.
Language
English: IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 100+. Some programmes also require German.
Age Limit
No age limit
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 3-5% (extremely competitive)
Results Announced
April for September start
The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) at ETH Zurich supports the most talented Master's students from around the world. It covers tuition and provides a generous living grant at one of the world's top-ranked universities for science and technology.
- Full tuition fee waiver (CHF 730/semester for all students)
- Living and study expenses grant of CHF 12,000 per semester (CHF 24,000/year)
- Total value: approximately CHF 25,000 per year for 1.5–2 years
- Access to one of the world's top 10 universities for science and technology
- Research opportunities with leading scientists and industry partners
- Strong career placement support
- Outstanding academic performance (top 10% of class)
- Excellent GRE scores (recommended)
- Strong motivation letter
- Relevant research or professional experience
- Potential for outstanding achievement in chosen field
Application Deadline (208 days left)
Monday, November 30, 2026
Results Announced
April for September start
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