ETH Zurich ESOP Master’s Scholarship 2027–2028 — Opens 1 November
ETH Zurich
Upcoming Swiss master’s scholarship: tuition waiver and CHF 13,500 per semester for living and study expenses. Applications open 1–30 November 2026 for autumn 2027 entry.
ETH Zurich’s Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) supports outstanding students entering an eligible master’s programme in autumn 2027. Approximately 60 awards are planned for 2027/28. The award combines financial support, mentorship and access to the ETH Foundation network. Applications are not yet open as of 19 October 2026: apply through eApply from 1 to 30 November 2026. ETH’s current page states a closing time of 11:59 MEZ on 30 November. Selection decisions are expected at the end of March.
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Benefits
CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 plus a tuition fee waiver, for the regular three- or four-semester master’s duration. Mentorship and ETH Foundation network access are included.
Eligibility summary
Applicants should have a very strong bachelor’s result, approximately the top 10% (grade A), and meet admission requirements for their chosen ETH master’s programme. Applicants already enrolled in a master’s programme at ETH Zurich or who already hold a master’s degree are not eligible.
Requirements
Documents required
Master’s admission documents, a self-developed master’s thesis pre-proposal, and two academic references if the programme does not already request references. Follow the official programme and ESOP instructions.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Official ETH Zurich ESOP page rechecked 19 October 2026. Upcoming call: applications 1–30 November 2026 for autumn 2027 master’s entry. ETH currently states the closing time as 11:59 MEZ on 30 November. CHF 13,500 per semester from HS27 plus tuition waiver; apply through ETH eApply.
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