ETHMaster of Science in Materials Science and EngineeringETH 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; include subject-specific interests (topics or research groups).

CV or resume

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

Course content information

Subject-related course contents in keywords, with laboratory courses listed separately; template provided.

Recommendation letters x 2

Scientific/academic referees preferred.

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.