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Q:   Does ETH Zurich require a subject‑specific bachelor’s degree for M.A. programs, or are bridging paths considered?
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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. 
Q:   What is the duration of MA programme at ETH Zurich?
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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.

Q:   Do I need German for MA courses at ETH Zurich?
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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. 

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
INR 5.34 L
INR 1.56 L
INR 69.15 K
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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 -

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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:

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Akash Gaur

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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 TypeCost in CHFCost in INR
Academic Sports Association (ASVZ)CHF 35INR 4.25 K
Student UnionCHF 32INR 3.9 K
Scholarship FundCHF 7INR 850

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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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