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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. 

Q:   Is there any application fee required when applying for M.A Courses at ETH Zurich?
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Yes, there is an application fee charged for M.A Courses while submitting the application form. Application fee is a non-refundable amount and it cannot be waived back. For M.A courses, the application fee is CHF 150 that is roughly INR 17.50 K. 
CHF 1 = INR 116.69

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
INR 5.3 L
INR 1.54 L
INR 68.56 K
INR 3.9 L
INR 11.42 L
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Answered 2 weeks ago

Every University has their own set of selection criteria. English Proficiency scores are one of the very important aspect of the criteria. IELTS and TOEFL are accepted by ETH Zurich. The MS Course at ETH Zurich eligibility criteria:

  • A UG degree with a minimum (180 ECTS)
  • Good extracurricular activities

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Answered 2 weeks ago

ETH Zurich offers only 13 courses in total, 10 courses are in Master of Sciences in different course specialization. The tuition fee is only one part of the cost of living, other components are the transportation fee, hostel charges and insurances.

Fee Component

Amount

Tuition

INR 1.72 L – 5.22 L

Transportation

INR 67.26 K – 1.42 L

Insurance

INR 60.89 K – 4.25 L

Others

INR 17.46 K – 3.6 L

Total Fee

INR 3.18 L – 14.43 L

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 weeks ago

ETH Zurich offers 10 MS Courses for international students in different fields. The course is to be completed within 1-2 years of time –period. The tuition fee of MS Courses are INR 1.73 L -5.22 L. Most opted MS Courses are-

MS Data Science

MS Computer Science

MS Robotics, Systems and Control

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Khushi Arora

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Answered a month ago

A ETH Zurich offers the Indian students 10 MS courses for a duration of 18 months to 1 year, all in different interesting fields. ETH Zurich has been ranked #1 for its MS Courses as per Shiksha's Popularity Ranking. The tuition fee of MS Courses lies between INR 2L-5L. The top 3 highly rated MS Cour

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Khushi Arora

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Answered a month ago

There are 16 disciplines in which ETH Zurich ranks among the best 10 in the world. The Earth & Marine Science program, Geology and Geophysics courses rank the best in the whole world.  

Given below is the overview of ETH top 10 rankings, take a look - 

  • Earth & Marine Sciences (#1)
  • Geology (#1)
  • Architect

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