About the Scholarship
An excellent chance for international students to obtain a master’s degree in Switzerland. The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme provides scholarships for international students to pursue their higher education without any cost. Candidates can pursue any master’s programs available at ETH Zurich. The aim of this program is to assist exceptional international and local students.
The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is extremely competitive, requiring candidates to possess an outstanding academic record and background; typically, candidates should be within the top 10% of their Bachelor’s degree program or achieve grade A.
The overall count of scholarships granted is 60. This scholarship offers complete financial assistance while linking scholars to mentorship and the ETH Foundation network, promoting both academic and personal development.
Overview of Scholarship
- Country of Scholarship: Switzerland
- Institution: ETH Zurich
- Award Degree: Master’s
- Subjects of Study: All Master’s programmes offered at ETH Zurich
- Coverage Type: Fully funded
- Duration:3/4 Semester
- Eligible Candidates: worldwide candidates
- Application Open: 1, Nov, 2025
- Application Close: 30, Nov, 2025
ESOP 2026 Financial Coverage
- This scholarship includes complete tuition costs.
- This program also offers CHF 12,000 each semester to assist with living and educational costs.
- The length of this scholarship is 3 to 4 semesters, which tuition expenses will be full covered.
Eligibility for the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)
- The scholarship is available for both international and domestic students.
- Students need to submit applications for a Master’s degree program at ETH Zurich.
- Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in related disciplines.
- Candidates need to exhibit excellent performance in their Bachelor’s degree, ranking in the top 10% of their class (equivalent to grade A).
- Individuals currently enrolled in a Master’s program at ETH Zurich or possessing a Master’s degree are not eligible.
Scholarship Documents Requirements
- CV
- Academic transcript
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- GRE or TOEFL/IELTS
- motivation letter
- Passport
- Master’s thesis pre-proposal
- Two academic references
How to Apply
- Visit the official ETH Zurich site.
- Submit your application for the Master’s program through eApply.
- Submit all necessary documents, including the pre-proposal for the thesis.
- Offer precise contact details, particularly your telephone number.
- Send in your application and await the outcome
For more details, visit the official website.
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