Project mobility students

Bachelor's and Master's degree students from other universities can conduct a research project or thesis at ETH Zurich as project mobility students.

Application deadline

  • 2 months before the planned start
  • 3 months before the planned start is strongly recommended if you require a visa (external page find out whether you do).
  • Retroactive applications will not be processed.
  • Apply any time for the current academic year; for the next academic year, from 1 February.

Late applications (after the 2-month deadline)

  • Your project might not start on time (if you need a visa).
  • Your myStudies login and student documents might not be ready in time. Expect delays.
  • Be prepared to wait up to two months for your student documents (student card, confirmations for residence permit, etc.). The Student Exchange Office cannot provide individual estimates.

Note: It is your sole responsibility to deal with any problems that might arise, such as obtaining your residence permit (which normally must be applied for within 14 days of arrival and requires documents from us) or insurances.

Your profile

Your project

  • It lasts a minimum of 91 days and up to a maximum of 365 days. (The duration is specified below.)
  • It is an integral part of your studies and will be recognised towards your degree. Confirmation of home university is required.
  • It does not correspond to any employment (neither paid nor unpaid). If you have questions about this point, ask your supervisor and HR.
  • It takes place with physical presence on-site at ETH. Remote supervision is not possible.
  • It is usually full-time (except temporary absences for your project, e.g. field trips or fieldwork).

Excluded students

  • Students of the University of Basel conducting a project at D-?BSSE in Basel
  • Students of the University of Zurich
  • Architecture students who want to take design studios: These are courses and not open to project mobility students.
  • Doctoral / PhD students: not eligible. Ask your supervisor if they can register you as an academic guest via HR instead.
  • In exceptional cases, you may attend individual courses if time allows and the supervisor agrees.
  • You cannot, however, obtain credits for them and, therefore, cannot register for examinations or performance assements.
  • You cannot receive a certificate of attendance or transcript of records for them.

Questions?

Consult the FAQ first and – if you cannot find the information – use the contact form for project mobility students.

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