ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme 2026 – Fully Funded Master’s Study in Switzerland
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Overview
The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) at ETH Zurich, one of the world’s top science and technology universities, provides full financial and academic support to outstanding students pursuing a Master’s degree. This prestigious programme covers tuition, living expenses, and mentorship, helping future innovators thrive in a world-class academic environment.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
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Be applying for a Master’s degree (not a MAS) at ETH Zurich.
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Have achieved top 10% results (Grade A) in their Bachelor’s programme.
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Be reachable by phone for possible interviews in February.
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Not already hold or be enrolled in a Master’s degree at ETH Zurich.
Scholarship Benefits
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Full living and study expenses of CHF 12,000 per semester.
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Tuition fee waiver for the entire programme duration (3–4 semesters).
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Mentorship and networking through the ETH Foundation.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit all required Master’s admission documents plus:
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A pre-proposal for their Master’s thesis (self-written using proper scientific citation).
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Contact details of two referees (professors) if references are not part of the programme’s admission process.
Selection Process
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About 60 scholarships will be awarded for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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Applications are reviewed by the respective Master’s Admissions Committees.
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Final decisions are made by the Rector of ETH Zurich and communicated by the end of March 2026.
Application Window
1 – 30 November 2025 (11:59 PM MEZ)
Scholarship Duration
Covers the entire regular duration of the Master’s programme (3–4 semesters).
Quick Tip: Plagiarism or misinformation in the thesis pre-proposal leads to disqualification.
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