ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP)
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Award
- CHF 12,000/semester + tuition
- No. of awards
- Highly selective
- Deadline
- 15 Dec 2026
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Destination
- Study abroad · Switzerland
Overview
ETH Zurich's Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme supports top Master's students with living costs and a tuition waiver.
ETH Zurich's Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) supports the very top Master's applicants with a living-cost stipend and a tuition-and-fee waiver, making one of the world's leading STEM universities highly affordable for selected students.
Eligibility
- Applying for a Master's programme at ETH Zurich.
- Excellent academic results (typically top of your cohort).
- Meet the specific programme's admission requirements.
Benefits
- A stipend of about CHF 12,000 per semester for living and study costs.
- A tuition and semester-fee waiver.
- Access to ETH's world-class research environment.
How to apply
- Apply for a Master's programme at ETH Zurich and, in the same application, apply for the ESOP scholarship by the earlier deadline.
- Submit transcripts, references and a motivation letter.
- Await the competitive selection decision.
Documents required
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Statement of purpose / personal statement
- Two or more letters of recommendation
- Updated CV / résumé
- English-language test score (IELTS/TOEFL) where required
- Valid passport
- Proof of admission/offer (if applicable)
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