Physics
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Switzerland
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ETH Zurich
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On Campus (Full Time)
See Position Description
November 30, 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (MSc Program)
The required application documents for the desired degree programme differ depending on your previous education.
You are applying to an ETH Zurich Master's degree programme with a:
International Bachelor's degree
Language of instruction/Proof of language proficiency
English, proof of proficiency required by the application deadline: Level C1, see Language requirements
Course content information
Short summary of complete contents of all completed, current and planned courses.
Download template (PDF, 339 KB)
Recommendation letter
Two recommendation letters; a comparison of the performance with the peers is very welcome.
Motivation letter
Approximately one A4 page in the language of instruction of the chosen programme, stating your motivation for choosing this specific Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich.
ETH Bachelor's degree
Language of instruction
English
Motivation letter
Approximately one A4 page in the language of instruction of the chosen programme, stating your motivation for choosing this specific Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich.
EPFL Bachelor's degree
Language of instruction
English
Course content information
Short summary of complete contents of all completed, current and planned courses
Download template (PDF, 339 KB)
Recommendation letter
Two recommendation letters; a comparison of the performance with the peers is very welcome. Not required from students with a Bachelor's degree in Physics from EPFL.
Motivation letter
Approximately one A4 page in the language of instruction of the chosen programme, stating your motivation for choosing this specific Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich.
Swiss university Bachelor's degree
Language of instruction/Proof of language proficiency
English, proof of proficiency required by the application deadline: Level C1, see Language requirements
Course content information
Short summary of complete contents of all completed, current and planned courses.
Download template (PDF, 339 KB)
Recommendation letter
Two recommendation letters; a comparison of the performance with the peers is very welcome.
Motivation letter
Approximately one A4 page in the language of instruction of the chosen programme, stating your motivation for choosing this specific Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich.
University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's degree
not eligible to apply
Direct Doctorate (applications in the first application window only)
- For a successful application, a confirmation of the future supervisor (ETH professor) is required. This letter has to state that they will provide the funding for the merit-based scholarship during your MSc studies and the salary for the subsequent doctoral studies.
- Motivation letter: please state in your motivation letter your suitability for the planned research. Furthermore, an outstanding academic record is required.