Application Information

Who can apply?

MEST strives to accept students from diverse backgrounds, but it is mainly those students holding a Bachelor degree in engineering or natural sciences with a strong academic performance from a nationally or internationally reputed university who have a good chance of being admitted to the course. To be considered, the candidate's Bachelor degree should comprise the following courses (although a deviation of up to 6 ECTS credit points is allowed):

• Mathematics: an equivalent of 26 credit points or more
• Physics: an equivalent of 10 credit points or more
• Chemistry: an equivalent of 3 credit points or more
• Engineering sciences: an equivalent of 24 credit points or more (mechanical/electrical engineering, informatics, systems/control etc.)
• Economics: an equivalent of 3 credit points or more

English is the only language required for study on the MEST programme. ETH Zurich is an international University with Professors and students from around the world and all appropriate lectures are in English. German is not required.

Admission to ETH Zurich is highly selective: read the ETH Admissions page before submitting an application.

Details are given of all ETH Masters programmes profiles of requirements.

How much does it cost?

ETH Zurich is federally-financed and the fees are relatively low; see the ETH page about financials.

If required, some financial help may be available in the form of scholarships.

Additionally, students may have the need to take on part-time employment.

Application schedule

ETH Zurich invites applications from suitable candidates to commence the MEST programme in the autumn semester; there is no spring intake.

How to apply?

All candidates must submit an application online.
 Each application will be individually evaluated. Occasionally, a successful applicant may be requested by the Admissions Committee to undertake additional courses (up to 60 credit points).