

M.Arch Courses at ETH Zurich
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ETH Zurich M.Arch Highlights 2026
ETH Zurich offers M.Arch program of duration 2 years to international students, including Indians. Applicants who want to excel with strong academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular merit and a variety of other academic and professional opportunities must choose this course. A single course is available in M.Arch, for international students. International students need to pay the first-year tuition fee for ETH Zurich M.Arch program which is CHF 1,460. International students are also required to have a budget to cover other expenses like rent, meals, transportation and more.
ETH Zurich M.Arch Admission Requirements and Eligibility
To be able to enroll in the M.Arch program, students must adhere to certain guidelines, submit scores of qualifying exams and all the necessary documents. The ETH Zurich admission requirements include scores of exams such as
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
International students must have finished a bachelor's degree that was at least three years long to be eligible to apply for a master's programme at ETH Zurich. A Swiss University of Applied Sciences or 180 ECTS credits, equal to ETH Zurich, must be earned for the bachelor's degree.
Documents Necessary
- transcripts and a bachelor's degree
- CV with a valid language certificate
- GRE exam results
- Additionally, a portfolio, motivation letter, and perhaps a letter of recommendation (LOR) are required for courses connected to design.
English Language Requirements
The minimum scores required for international students applying for ETH Zurich admission are as follows -
TOEFL iBT - 100
IELTS - 7.0
C1 Advanced - Grade B: 193 minimum score
C2 Advanced - Grade C - 200 min score
Potential candidates who wish to apply for a master's programme at ETH Zurich may be required to provide minimum scores in addition to those listed in the preceding table. The choice of course used may have an impact on the scores.
Additionally, a few courses are taught in German, therefore the language requirements for overseas students would also vary here; in this instance, they might be required to present German language competence scores.
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ETH Zurich M.Arch Rankings
The M.Arch course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, M.Arch ranked #4 in 2025. International students can check the ETH Zurich rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | #3 | #4 | #4 |
| Country Ranking | #1 | #1 | #1 |
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Answered Yesterday
Having a relevant PG degree is really important for the ETH Zurich PG application process.
One of the most important requirements includes a UG degree which closely aligns with the target programme and the required subjects.
Indian applicants are expected to have a high GPA of 8.8 on a 10.0 scale to h
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
Yes, Indian students are eligible for admission to ETH Zurich at UG and PG levels.
The admission requirements for Indian students at ETH include being academically inclined and meeting the English language requirements (IELTS with 7.0+ and TOEFL with 100+)
For the PG programs at this institution, on
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 days ago
No, ETH Zurich does not allow Indian students to pay the semester fee in installments. Students have to pay the semester fee in full by the given deadline.
Late payment of fee can lead to fines or suspension from attending classes.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
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 rel
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Answered 4 days ago
Yes, students can study at ETH Zurich without IELTS. They can either submit a Medium of Instruction (MOI) or submit a valid score in a test like TOEFL or Cambridge English.
Given below are the minimum scores accepted for each -
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 100 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | Grade B |
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