Computational Science and Engineering

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  • University/Institute Name ETH Zurich
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position DurationSee Position Description
  • Application deadlineNovember 30, 2026

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

GRE

Required for students who have not obtained their Bachelor's degree in one of the EU/EFTA Member State countries.

Course content information

Complete, detailed course contents in a summarised version in your own words; do not write names of books, do not paste official lecture description.

Download template (PDF, 339 KB)

Recommendation letter

Two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from academia or from referees with an academic background. Not required for ETH Zurich students.

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

Course content information

Complete, detailed course contents in a summarised version in your own words; do not write names of books, do not paste official lecture description.

Download template (PDF, 339 KB)

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

Complete, detailed course contents in a summarised version in your own words; do not write names of books, do not paste official lecture description.

Download template (PDF, 339 KB)

Recommendation letter

Two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from academia or from referees with an academic background. Not required for ETH Zurich students.

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

Complete, detailed course contents in a summarised version in your own words; do not write names of books, do not paste official lecture description.

Download template (PDF, 339 KB)

Recommendation letter

Two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from academia or from referees with an academic background. Not required for ETH Zurich students.

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

Language of instruction/Proof of language proficiency

English and German (additional requirements), proof of proficiency required by the application deadline: Level C1, see Language requirements

GRE

Required for students who have not obtained their Bachelor's degree in one of the EU/EFTA Member State countries.

Course content information

Complete, detailed course contents in a summarised version in your own words; do not write names of books, do not paste official lecture description.

Download template (PDF, 339 KB)

Recommendation letter

Two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from academia or from referees with an academic background. Not required for ETH Zurich students.

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.

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2027