ETHMaster of Science in BiotechnologyETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology · Zurich, Switzerland

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation letter

Approximately one A4 page in English.

CV or resume

Chronological curriculum vitae with continuous education and work history; written in the language of instruction.

Course content information

Subject-specific courses in abbreviated form; template provided.

Recommendation letters x 1

Academic; German or English.

Official transcripts

Academic records from every university attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent. Good to very good academic performance expected. Admission is selective and holistic.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.0 each component); Recognised C1 certificate; exemptions apply.
TOEFL: 100 overall; Recognised C1 certificate; exemptions apply.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); Required for applicants without a Bachelor's from an EU/EFTA country.

Historical admission data is not published.