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ETH Zurich Fees

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ETH Zurich Tuition Fees for International Students
- Fees in Indian Rupees (INR)
- Fees Structure
- Off-Campus Accomodation & Transportation Cost
- Health Insurance
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ETH Zurich
Tuition Fees for International Students

The ETH Zurich fee structure covers various expenses that an Indian student need to handle throughout their academic journey. This typically includes costs like accommodation or hostel charges, insurance, transport, and other personal spending. A major chunk of the total cost is spent on tuition fees, which usually is CHF 1,460 - 4,528 (INR 1,44,759 - 4,48,951) for the first year, depending on the course. The fee details shared below have been gathered from the official ETH Zurich website and other trustworthy sources. These are indicative figures and might change over time.

Check out the table below for a detailed breakdown of ETH Zurich tuition fees in Indian Rupees:

ETH Zurich
Fees in Indian Rupees (INR)

Course level	Annual Tuition Fee in INR
PG	INR 1.61 L - 4.99 L

ETH Zurich
Fees Structure

Course	Tuition	Hostel
MS	INR 1.61 L - 4.83 LGet Fee Details	– / –
M.Arch	INR 1.61 LGet Fee Details	– / –
M.A.	INR 4.99 LGet Fee Details	– / –
M.Agri.	INR 4.83 LGet Fee Details	– / –

ETH Zurich fee is usually increased annually. For details, students are advised to check the official guidelines released by the university.

ETH Zurich
Off-Campus Accomodation & Transportation Cost

Course	Cost in INR
MS	INR 62.83 K - 1.32 L
M.Arch	INR 62.83 K
M.A.	INR 64.59 K

ETH Zurich
Health Insurance

Course	Cost in INR
MS	INR 56.88 K - 3.97 L
M.Arch	INR 1.46 L
M.A.	INR 1.46 L

ETH Zurich
MS Fees 2026

Indian students can enroll for ETH Zurich MS course for 18 months to 2 years. The first-year tuition fee for the course, offered at the graduate level, is INR 1,44,759 - 4,34,277 and varies based on choice of specialization. In addition to the tuition fee, Indian students will also be responsible for extra costs like transportation, insurance, and accommodation/housing fees. See the table below for more information on the ETH Zurich MS fee breakdown:

Fee components	Amount (for 18 months - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 1.58 L - 4.73 L
Insurance	INR 55.73 K - 3.89 L
Transportation	INR 61.56 K - 1.3 L
Others	INR 15.98 K - 3.29 L
Total fee	INR 2.91 L - 13.21 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

Affordable

MS course perfectly fits your needs and is budget-friendly!

ETH Zurich
MS Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
ETH Zurich	1.58 L - 4.73 L	-/-
EPFL Compare	1.64 L - 4.91 L	-/-
Kyoto University Compare	5.36 L	14.85 L
Politecnico Di Milano Compare	3.42 L	3.78 L
University of Tokyo Compare	2.82 L	-/-

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ETH Zurich
M.Arch Fees 2026

The M.Arch course at ETH Zurich is available to international applicants and is conducted over a period of 2 years. Offered at the graduate level, the first-year tuition fee is INR 1,44,759, depending on the selected specialisation.

Aside from the ETH Zurich tuition fee, international students must budget for additional expenses like hostel or accommodation charges, insurance, transport, and daily living.

Refer to the table below for a comprehensive ETH Zurich M.Arch fee breakdown.

Aside from the ETH Zurich tuition fee, international students must budget for additional expenses like hostel or accommodation charges, insurance, transport, and daily living.

Refer to the table below for a comprehensive ETH Zurich M.Arch fee breakdown.

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	INR 1.45 L
Insurance	INR 1.31 L
Transportation	INR 56.43 K
Others	INR 6.93 K
Total fee	INR 3.39 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

ETH Zurich
M.Arch Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
ETH Zurich	1.45 L	-/-
University of Tokyo Compare	2.82 L	-/-
Politecnico Di Milano Compare	3.46 L	3.83 L
United Arab Emirates University Compare	8.28 L	-/-
University of Luxembourg Compare	88 K	3.96 L

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ETH Zurich
M.A. Fees 2026

Offered at the graduate level, the ETH Zurich M.A. course is available for a duration ranging from 2 years. The first-year tuition fee of courses offered under M.A. is INR 4,48,951.

Indian students need to pay for additional expenses beyond the tuition fee. This can range from housing to transportation and from meals to leisure activities.

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the ETH Zurich M.A. course:

Offered at the graduate level, the ETH Zurich M.A. course is available for a duration ranging from 2 years. The first-year tuition fee of courses offered under M.A. is INR 4,48,951.

Indian students need to pay for additional expenses beyond the tuition fee. This can range from housing to transportation and from meals to leisure activities.

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the ETH Zurich M.A. course:

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	INR 4.3 L
Insurance	INR 1.25 L
Transportation	INR 55.67 K
Others	INR 3.16 L
Total fee	INR 9.28 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

High-cost

M.A. course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

ETH Zurich
M.A. Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
ETH Zurich	4.3 L	-/-
Geneva Graduate Institute Compare	7.6 L	6.65 L
Atlantic Technological University - Galway Compare	13.44 L	8.99 L
California State University Sacramento Compare	12.57 L - 17.15 L	14.55 L - 14.99 L
Dresden University of Technology Compare	-/-	-/-

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M.Agri. fee details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	INR 4.82 L
Total fee	INR 4.82 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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M.Agri. Fees Comparison

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Internships3.3

Part time work4.2

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty5

Student Life3.8

Value for money4.7

Public transportation5

Safety5

Indian Food3

Permanent Immigration2.7

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Master in Science, Technology and Policy (MSc ETH STP) - Batch of 2027

4.5

Good facilities and value for money.

Tips: There will be a huge cultural shift compared to India in terms of lifestyle, food, community, etc., but it is adaptable. The university is one of the best in the world, with great infrastructure and facilities, but with that, you have to be prepared for the workload you will get.

Likes (Value for money): Tuition fees are significantly lower compared to other universities worldwide. The tuition fees are less than even a few indian private universities, and the facilities you get from those fees are really worth the money. The fees include access to all sports facilities, where you can participate in 100+ sports activities for free.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Indian food is costly. I prefer to cook by myself most of the time. There are a lot of Indian restaurants, but you won't get authentic food there; everything is adapted to European style. However, there are a few restaurants that serve good, authentic food, but they are really expensive, and as a student, eating outside regularly is not very feasible.

Total Monthly ExpenseCHF 1400

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCHF 80200

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master in Robotics, Systems and Control - Batch of 2024

4.3

ETH is an excellent university

Tips: This university is quite academically rigorous, and one should not join if they are only interested in application and not much in theory. Studying here, I have developed my theoretical as well as practical skills quite a lot. The courses are quite up-to-date and not easy. Overall the quality of education is very high.

Likes (Safety): There is no concern of safety in the city at any time/place. One can go and travel anywhere anytime without worrying. Public transport works quite well which adds to the sense of security. I would travel at midnight with integrity without any concern for safety.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Limited visas and preference of EU/EFTA nationals over non-EU. Jobs are available but they need to show that it's not easy to find a suitable person so that they can justify hiring a non-EU person. Other than that, it's also less friendly to English-speaking people but you can learn the language over time, it's not urgent.

Total Monthly ExpenseCHF 1000

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCHF

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024Read more

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Anonymous

Master in Computer Science - Batch of 2023

4.1

ETH Zurich: The best university in continental Europe

Tips: Academically demanding. And stringent grading. Scholarship opportunities like ESOP/ETHD exist. Great public transportation in Zurich. TA-ship available as well. Great weather. Hiking spots are available in the city. Amazing options at ASVZ for exercising, yoga, etc.. Expensive city.

Likes (Value for money): The tuition fee is justified. The education provided is rigorous, with an exceptional faculty renowned for their expertise. The quality of teaching is generally good. The university ranks among the top 10 universities worldwide, attracting exceptional students as well.

Dislikes (Student Life): Student life here is mostly studying. Can be quite hectic. All holidays throughout the year are spent preparing for exams. Student club information is given once reached; most are handled by bachelors students, but master's students are also welcome. Not very aware of the events although I know ETH does organize them.

Total Monthly ExpenseCHF 1500

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCHF

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Msc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Batch of 2021

3.8

Best University in subcontinental Europe

Tips: I think job opportunities are an important factor students should keep in mind. Switzerland is a nice place to study, especially if you like hiking. There are a bunch of scholarships but they are hard to obtain. You do get plenty of research or teaching assistant roles and they can easily find your studies. The courses are tough but they are also one of the best.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus is scattered but the public transport is punctual and one of the best in the world. There are trams, buses and trains which connect most of the city and thus the door to door time does not exceed 50 minds. Additionally, the transports are quite regular. The transport is quite affordable compared to the rest of the country. Additional discounts are provided to people under 25 years old.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): It is difficult for non-EU students since the rules regulate that jobs be given to Swiss citizens, then EU citizens. Thereby it is generally hard for employers to get you employed even if they want. Having an ETH degree makes the process a bit easier and obviously, it depends on the job market situation.

Total Monthly ExpenseCHF 1200

Prepping time for classes41 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCHF 60000

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences - Batch of 2027

3.9

ETH is the 7th best university in the world according to QS rankings.

Tips: I studied in Germany before. So the transition was not challenging for me. Of course, there is a cultural shift if you are coming from India. But one will get used to it after a few weeks. As ETH is a friendly campus, adapting to the surroundings is not so difficult, especially if you make some good friends. Every PhD student receives a salary from their institute of approximately 4700 CHF/month. I am very satisfied with the university, course and country.

Likes (Safety): In general, Switzerland is a very safe country for anyone to live. As ETH promotes inclusivity, diversity, and gender equality, safety is a common/regular thing on the campus. Zurich is also a very international city with a lot of activities going on throughout the year. So you will definitely enjoy it.

Dislikes (Internships): As ETH is a university, it doesn't really offer a lot of internships. Instead, ETH students are encouraged to apply for internships across different academic and research institutes. The available internships are relevant to the field of study.

Total Monthly ExpenseCHF 1475

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCHF 51650

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025Read more

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Master in Computer Science - Batch of 2027

3.4

Demanding but highly rewarding.

Tips: Be prepared for a very demanding academic environment that requires a very high degree of discipline and independent work, something I learnt the hard way. But nothing to worry about as you soon get used to it. I experienced a huge cultural shift in terms of punctuality, privacy and strict adherence to rules. Also the idea of a trust based society was definitely new to me. Although there are scholarship programmes like ESOP, they are highly competitive and merit based, so I wasn't able to secure any.

Likes (Quality of faculty): All the members of the faculty are very helpful and reachable using email. Moreover, the Teaching Assistants (TAs) for each course are quite amazing, who make sure your queries reach the Professor and are addressed according. The University strongly tries to industry means what they teach is very relevant to real-world applications and real time developments are often discussed in the class. The faculty is internationally diverse, bringing a global perspective to each class as well.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The C permit for permanent residence has a lot of requirements including 10 years of continuous legal residence in Switzerland. Students need a work permit after graduation to stay and that is quite competitive, depending on securing a long term position with an employer willing to navigate the complex work permit process as well. I have always wanted to come back home and apply whatever I have learnt here to help overall betterment, so I would not want to permanently immigrate here.

Total Monthly ExpenseCHF 2025

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCHF 80725

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025Read more

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Do I need to submit IELTS scores at ETH Zurich for admissions?

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For English-taught programs at ETH Zurich, international students would need to submit their English test scores. IELTS can be taken and other than this exam, TOEFL scores can also be submitted. Given below are the minimum scores you would need for the same -

IELTS: 7 and above
TOEFL: 100 and above

Mamona Dixit

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How many students attend ETH Zurich?

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As per the ETH Zurich stats on the official site, in total there are 29,198 students attending this institution currently.

They come from around 120 countries. This can be considered a really good number as the Indian students get the global exposure as well as the support of a large international co

Piyush Rastogi

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Which ETH Zurich courses are most popular among Indian students?

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As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings, ETH Zurich ranks #10 in the world and #1 in Switzerland. The rankings itsefl show that it is one of the most popular institutions around the world for international students.

The ETH courses that have taken first place in the Subject rankings are Earth and Marine

Rachit Arora

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What is the application fee for international students at ETH Zurich?

Answered a month ago

Yes, ETH Zurich have an application fee for international students. International students are required to pay CHF 150 (INR 17,053) per degree programme applied for at ETH Zurich. This application fee is non-refundable, meaning, once the application fee is paid it can not be refunded ever if the stu

Saakshi Rawat

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Is ETH Zurich good for Indian students?

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Yes

Overall, ETH Zurich can be a very good choice for Indian students — but whether it is “good for you” depends a lot on your priorities, academic background, language readiness, and long‑term goals.

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