ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)
ETH Zurich master's scholarship for top-10% bachelor's graduates: CHF 12,000 per semester (CHF 13,500 from autumn 2027) and a tuition waiver.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Switzerland
Funding
CHF 12,000 per semester (CHF 13,500 from autumn 2027) plus a tuition fee waiver, for the regular length of the master's.
Eligible applicants
Top 10% bachelor's graduates
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Overview
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is offered by ETH Zurich for Master’s study in Switzerland. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
CHF 13,500 per semester for living and study costs (from autumn 2027)
Included
Tuition fee waiver
Included
CHF 12,000 per semester (CHF 13,500 from autumn 2027) plus a tuition fee waiver, for the regular length of the master's. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- No nationality restriction stated; for excellent master's applicants.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPARequired
- Top 10% of the bachelor's programme
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Switzerland
Official eligibility summary
Applicants to an ETH master's programme who finished in the top 10% of their bachelor's. Not for students already enrolled in an ETH master's or holding a master's degree.
Applicant profile
- Top 10% bachelor's graduates
Study route
- Master’s study in Switzerland
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants to an ETH master's programme who finished in the top 10% of their bachelor's. Not for students already enrolled in an ETH master's or holding a master's degree.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for the master's in eApply between November 1 and 30, 2026.
- 2
Upload the admission documents and a thesis pre-proposal.
- 3
Name two professors as referees if your programme does not require references.
- 4
Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed in February.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply between November 1 and November 30, 2026 for a master's starting autumn 2027.
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
ETH Zurich
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.