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ETH Zurich M.A. Highlights 2026
There is a M.A. program available at ETH Zurich for the international students. The students go for these programs due to a variety of reasons including strong academic research, experienced faculty and innovation focus. The M.A. program lasts for 2 years. There is 1 M.A. course is offered to the Indian applicants at this university. Students have to pay first-year tuition fee to study at ETH Zurich for this M.A. program which is CHF 4,528. The factors like transportation, housing and miscellaneous expenses are very important to be considered they may raise the total fee significantly.
ETH Zurich M.A. Admission Requirements and Eligibility
International students are required to meet the basic eligibility requirements and submit the mandatory documents required for the ETH Zurich admission process. As part of the eligibility, students need to submit scores of exams such as
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Yes, for most of the master's programs at ETH Zurich, Indian students are required to have a specific UG degree.
Given below are the important guidelines, take a look -
- It generally happens for Indian students with a 3 to 4-year bachelor's degree.
- So, the UG degree should be directly aligned with relevant subjects.
ETH Zurich offers a range of programs at UG and PG levels for its students. ETH Zurich offers MA for the duration of 2 years. The university first year tuition fee for MA programs is around INR 4.3 L.
Most of the master's programs offered at ETH Zurich are taught generally in English and some require knowledge of German or mix. Applicants need to provide language proficiency proof which is usually C1 level for English and C1/B2 for German.
For Indian students, the GRE is also required for the ETH Zurich admissions. An academic transcripts and a CV would also be needed. Look at the language tests required for ETH below –
· English Tests: IELTS (usually 7.0+) or TOEFL (usually 100+).
· German Tests: Recognized tests include Goethe-Zertifikat C1/C2, TestDaF, or telc C1 Hochschule.
Please note that if a student holds an ETH bachelors, they would not need the language certificates.
ETH Zurich M.A.Popular courses
ETH Zurich M.A. Rankings
The M.A. course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, M.A. ranked #104 in 2025. International students can check the ETH Zurich rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | #101 | #102 | #104 |
| Country Ranking | #1 | #1 | #2 |
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Answered 20 hours ago
ETH Zurich has strict admission deadlines and no flexibility or provision for late applications.
All the required admission materials are required to be submitted via the official portal of ETH Zurich. There are no exceptions and late or incomplete applications are not processed at this institution.
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No, deferrals are not allowed at ETH Zurich to the next intake. If you are given an offer of admission, it is only valid for the specific semester for which the application is submitted. Look at the pointer given below -
- The applicants (if they missed the current intake) would be required to submit
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Answered 5 days ago
ETH Zurich ranks among the top 10 universities in Europe globally in QS Rankings 2026. The university ranks #2 in Europe and #7 in the world. The table below shows how the ETH Zurich ranking has changed in recent years:
| Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS World Rank | #7 | #7 | #7 |
| QS Europe Rank | #2 | #1 | #2 |
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, apart from tuition costs, Indian students also need to pay an additional compulsory semester fees worth CHF 74 (INR 9 K). The fee is charged every semester and goes directly to fund additional campus services and student life organizations.
Check the table below for a breakdown of the fee:
| Fee Type | Cost in CHF | Cost in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Sports Association (ASVZ) | CHF 35 | INR 4.25 K |
| Student Union | CHF 32 | INR 3.9 K |
| Scholarship Fund | CHF 7 | INR 850 |
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Answered 5 days ago
Indian students need to pay their ETH Zurich semester fees within 30 days of receiving the semester invoice. Invoices are generally issued from the 5th week of the semester onwards. These are sent digitally to the student's personal ETH email.
Students can pay their fees either via the E-banking or E
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