Master's degree programme

The Master's degree programme in Energy Science and Technology (MEST) is offered by ETH Zurich to enable future engineers to rise to the challenge of developing future sustainable energy systems. The programme provides education in a large number of scientific disciplines. Students individually structure their own study profile by selecting from a wide range of courses across many of the ETH departments.

The MEST programme offers students a choice of 41 different tutors from nine different ETH departments, all of whom are Professors undertaking energy-related research: MEST tutors.

Why choose the MEST programme ? See what former students are saying about it on the Career Prospects page.

Studies

MEST Programme Director

Prof. Christian Franck is the current MEST Programme Director as well as Director of Studies at D-ITET. He commenced in autumn 2015, taking over the role as MEST Programme Director from Prof. Göran Andersson who retired after many years at the ETH and leading the MEST success.

More about the MEST faculty.

Queries? Contact:

Education Manager MEST

Energy Science Center
SOI C 1
Sonneggstrasse 28
8092 Zürich
Switzerland

Welcome new MEST students!

Each autumn the MEST programme welcomes a new class of students.

At the 2024 Welcome Event Prof. Christian Franck, Dr. Christian Schaffner & Ms. Audrey Djouadi welcomed a new cohort of 47 MEST students (Download presentation (PDF, 23.5 MB)). Presentations were given by three ETH student associations: AMIV, LIMES and external page EMC² alongside representatives from the student representatives.

Upcoming Events

Energy Week 2025

10 - 14 November 2025
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Additional Information

The MEST degree programme is inspired by the need for solutions to tackle the challenges the world is facing in creating sustainable energy systems. A comprehensive approach is required to address the many aspects involved, whether they are technical, environmental, economic, political or cultural.

Apply to study on the MEST programme

2025 Autumn entry: The application period for students with international bachelor degrees is closed. Applications from students who hold a Swiss bachelor's degree can be submitted from 1-30 April 2025.

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