Master in Computer Science 

at ETH Zurich, Zurich

ETH Zurich is a worthy choice for Indian students who want to study in Switzerland. These students like this institution because its world class reputation in STEM fields, really good research opportunities, placement support, a very high post study work visa chances and more. As good as it sounds, the ETH Zurich admissions can be really tough for international students as its acceptance rate is only 25% to 27%.

Yes, it is highly difficult to be a part of ETH Zurich as its acceptance rate revolves around 19 to 25%. The students need more than just good grades to get in as out of every 100 who apply here, only 19 to 25 are given an offer letter. Given below are the ETH Zurich admission requirements for international students –

·       A GPA of 8.8 on a 10.0 scale

·       English and German language proficiency

·       A strong letter of motivation (LOM)

·       GRE score for some programs

·       Good letters of recommendation

ETH Zurich is one of the best universities for higher education in the Switzerland. The university offers various programs at UG and PG level for its international students. Check the table listed below for ETH Zurich annual tuition fee:

Check below the ETH Zurich requirements for international students:

• Higher secondry certificate for bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree for graduate admission
• GPA (no minimum requirements)
• English language proficiency scores
• Additional test score of any GMAT/GRE (if required)
• Letters of reference
• Statement of Purpose or Personal Statement
• Resume or CV

If an international student is applying for ETH Zurich courses at master’s level then yes they need to submit a GRE score to pursue studies at this institution. Also, they should perform really well in this because of the high competition. Look at the scores required in each part of GRE for ETH:

·       Quantitative: 165+

·       Verbal: 155+  

·       Analytical: 3.5+ 

Yes, international students who are going for the UG courses are required to speak and understand German language as the main teaching is done in this. The students can't even apply before they submit the proof of German language proficiency which needs to be done by taking tests like TestDaF with a minimum score of 4 in all four sections or Goethe-Zertifikat C1 with at least 80 points.

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

Along with an English test score, international students would also require an Entrance test like the GRE with a good score.  

For the year 2026, international students can apply for ETH Zurich admissions in the application windows for both UG and PG courses. The application window for Autumn intake UG courses opens in the month of December and goes on till March next year. It means applicants can apply right now to this institution.

Look at the admission periods given in the table below –

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 have a competitive edge.

The degree of the applicant should have a min of 180 ECTS credits to be eligible for application.

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, one must have a bachelor's degree with a good GPA and for PG, Indian students who have completed 12th from CBSE or recognised state boards.