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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)

Fully FundedMaster18-24 monthsAug–Dec (varies by country)

The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is ETH's flagship Master's scholarship, providing CHF 16,000/year plus full tuition waiver for the duration of the Master's programme. Open to all nationalities, it is awarded to the top 3–5% of applicants based on academic excellence. Applications are submitted alongside the Master's programme application in November.

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Quick info

Application status

Aug–Dec (varies by country)

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Switzerland
Master
18-24 months
All Master's programmes at ETH Zurich
Open to: Open to all nationalities
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • CHF 16,000/year living allowance (paid in monthly instalments)
  • Full tuition fee waiver for the entire Master's programme
  • Mentoring and networking opportunities through ETH Foundation
Monthly: CHF 16,000/year (approx. CHF 1,333/month or USD 1,500) / Full tuition waiver (tuition: CHF 730/semester for international students)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Open to all nationalities

Detailed requirements

  • - Bachelor's degree with excellent academic record (top applicants)
  • - Open to all nationalities worldwide
  • - Must apply for a Master's programme at ETH Zurich
  • - Scholarship application submitted alongside Master's programme application
  • - Extremely competitive — awarded to top 3–5% of applicants

Who can apply

Outstanding Master's applicants to ETH Zurich from any country. Extremely competitive — awarded to the top 3–5% of incoming Master's students based on academic excellence.

Fields of study

All Master's programmes at ETH Zurich

Application window

Aug–Dec (varies by country)

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application window: 1 – 30 November
Results: March – April
Studies commence: September

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Choose a Master's programme at ETH Zurich
  2. 2Step 2: Prepare application including transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and references
  3. 3Step 3: Submit Master's and ESOP application together via the ETH application portal (Nov 1–30)
  4. 4Step 4: Selection based on academic excellence — results by March–April
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Provider

ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich

Switzerland

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