ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)

Sources checked · Sep 2026 Fully Funded UniversityMaster's

Master's scholarship at ETH Zurich covering living and study costs (CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027) plus a tuition fee waiver for the regular length of the programme (3–4 semesters). About 60 awards a year for students in the top 10% of their bachelor's programme. Apply 1–30 November 2026 together with the master's application.

Award

CHF 40,500 – CHF 54,000

Estimated value

Deadline

32 days left

November 30, 2026

Covers: Tuition · Living stipend

Tuition fees Covered
Living stipend Covered
Travel Not stated
Health insurance Not stated
Arrival allowance Not stated

Education
Minimum: Bachelor's
Study level
Master's
Field of study
ETH Zurich master's programmes (MAS excluded)
Nationality
No requirement stated
Age limit
No requirement stated
GPA
Top 10% of bachelor's programme (grade A)
Language
No requirement stated
Other requirements
- Not already enrolled in or holding an ETH master's degree
- Must be reachable for interviews in February

1
Apply for the master's programme in eApply
2
Submit the ESOP application in the same portal (1–30 November)
3
Decisions by end of March

Required documents

Documents not listed — see the official website

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

Apply on official website

Provider: ETH Zurich (University)
Duration: Regular duration of the master's (3–4 semesters)
Intake: Autumn 2027
Awards: 60 per year
Where to study: ETH Zurich

Application Opens
Nov 1, 2026
Opens in 3 days
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
In 32 days

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