ETHMaster of Science in Mechanical 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

One A4 page in English; include motivation for the programme and choice of tutors.

CV or resume

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

Tutor preference list

Choose three tutors in order of preference.

Recommendation letters x 2

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 (expected minima published); Required for applicants without a Bachelor's from an EU/EFTA country. Expected section minima: Analytical Writing 4.5/85%, Quantitative 168/81%, Verbal 159/80%.

Historical admission data is not published.