Application Dates Autumn Semester 2026
ETH Zurich offers two Master's application windows: an early one for all applicants with an international Bachelor's degree and a second one only open to candidates with a Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university.
International Bachelor's degrees: 1 - 30 November 2025
This application window is mandatory for:
- students with a Bachelor's degree from outside Switzerland
- students who wish to apply for the Excellence & Opportunity Scholarship Programme (ESOP) or a Direct doctorate programme (DD)
- students with a Master's degree/PhD from a Swiss university who obtained their undergraduate degree outside Switzerland
All other candidates are also welcome to apply during this period.
* Sunday, 30 November 2025 11:59am Central European Time (CET)
Swiss Bachelor's degrees: 1 April – 30 April 2026
This application window is only for students with a Swiss Bachelor's degree.
Applications from candidates who obtained their Bachelor's degree outside Switzerland cannot be considered.
Please note: students who have obtained their Master's degree or PhD at a Swiss university but hold an undergraduate degree from a university outside Switzerland must apply in November/December.
Applicants who were rejected in the first application round must not re-apply for the same Master’s degree programme in the second application round.
** Thursday, 30 April 2026 11:59am Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Important
You need to submit your complete application including all required documents by the given deadline.
Late or incomplete applications cannot be processed. Entry in the Spring Semester is not possible.