Scholarship

ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)

Offered by ETH Zurich

  • Switzerland
  • Master's
  • Fully Funded

Open Applications open until November 30, 2026

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Last verified: September 26, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
ETH Zurich
Study destination
Switzerland
Level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded
Amount
CHF 13,500 (Per semester from the autumn 2027 intake (previously CHF 12,000))
Eligible students
Applicants to ETH Zurich master's programmes
Deadline
Applications open until November 30, 2026
Duration
Regular duration of the master's programme (three or four semesters)
Application method
Through the university application

Overview

ETH Zurich’s Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) supports excellent master’s students with a scholarship, mentorship and the ETH Foundation’s network. It covers full study and living costs for the regular duration of the master’s programme.

Who Can Apply

Applicants to an ETH Zurich master's programme with a very good bachelor's result (top 10%), who are not already enrolled in or holding a master's degree.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Applicants to ETH Zurich master's programmes
  • Study in Switzerland
  • Level: Master's

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Study Destination

Universities

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

Applicants to ETH Zurich master's programmes

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Tuition

  • Tuition fee waiver (covered)

Living costs

  • Living allowance (covered)

"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.

Funding Details

Amount: CHF 13,500 (Per semester from the autumn 2027 intake (previously CHF 12,000))

A scholarship for living and study expenses of CHF 13,500 per semester from HS27 (autumn 2027), plus a tuition fee waiver, for the regular duration of the master's programme (three or four semesters).

Eligibility Requirements

Academic requirements

Minimum grades: Top 10% of your bachelor's programme (self-assessed grade A).

Application Deadline

Status
Open Applications open until November 30, 2026
Applications open
November 1, 2026
Deadline
November 30, 2026, 11:59 (CET)
Deadline type
Fixed deadline
Current cycle
Master's start in autumn 2027 (HS27)

Apply in the first master's application window via eApply, with a master's thesis pre-proposal. Decisions are communicated by the end of March.

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

How to Apply

Automatic consideration: Eligible applicants are considered through the university application; there is no separate scholarship form.

Required Documents

  • Recommendation letters / references
  • Research proposal

The official application lists the exact documents for each cycle.

Duration and Renewal

Duration: Regular duration of the master's programme (three or four semesters)

Renewal: Covers the whole programme

Last verified: September 26, 2026

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