Quantum 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 General Test

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

Minimum expected GRE scores:

  • GRE Analytical = 3.5 or 50%
  • GRE Quantitative = 165 or 90%
  • GRE Verbal = 155 or 70%.

Recommendation letter

Please provide two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from scientists or persons with an academic background, preferably in the field of quantum science. Letters will be part of a potential ESOP Scholarship application.

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.

Please also check the specific performance prerequisites for this programme.  

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

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

Recommendation letter

Please provide two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from scientists or persons with an academic background, preferably in the field of quantum science. Letters will be part of a potential ESOP Scholarship application.

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 General Test

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

Minimum expected GRE scores:

  • GRE Analytical = 3.5 or 50%
  • GRE Quantitative = 165 or 90%
  • GRE Verbal = 155 or 70%.

Recommendation letter

Please provide two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from scientists or persons with an academic background, preferably in the field of quantum science. Letters will be part of a potential ESOP Scholarship application.

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