Science, Technology and Policy

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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

A GRE test is not mandatory. We recommend a GRE test voluntarily for students from Non-EU/EFTA countries.

Course content information

Complete course contents, including courses still to be visited, in a short version (keywords). If you submit a corresponding Diploma Supplement in English (including the short description of all courses), the course content form is not required.

Download template (PDF, 339 KB)

Recommendation letter

Two letters of reference in English. At least one of the letters should be from a professor or scientist from an academic institution. The letters of reference will be part of a potential ESOP 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. The student must also state the motivation for selecting a particular minor.

Areas of specialisation

Please choose a specialisation (minor). The choice should match the content of your Bachelor's studies.

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. The student must also state the motivation for selecting a particular minor.

Areas of specialisation

Please choose a specialisation (minor). The choice should match the content of your Bachelor's studies.

EPFL Bachelor's degree

Language of instruction

English

Course content information

Complete course contents, including courses still to be visited, in a short version (keywords). If you submit a corresponding Diploma Supplement in English (including the short description of all courses), the course content form is not required.

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. The student must also state the motivation for selecting a particular minor.

Areas of specialisation

Please choose a specialisation (minor). The choice should match the content of your Bachelor's studies.

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 course contents, including courses still to be visited, in a short version (keywords). If you submit a corresponding Diploma Supplement in English (including the short description of all courses), the course content form is not required.

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. The student must also state the motivation for selecting a particular minor.

Areas of specialisation

Please choose a specialisation (minor). The choice should match the content of your Bachelor's studies.

University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's degree

not eligible to apply

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2027