ETH Zurich & EPFL Excellence Scholarships (for Switzerland, but attracts students from Benelux)

ETH Zurich / EPFL

Amount: Full tuition waiver + living allowance (CHF 11,000/semester for ETH, CHF 16,000/year for EPFL)
Deadline: December 15 (ETH), December 15 or April 30 (EPFL) (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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About

The ETH Zurich and EPFL Excellence Scholarships and Fellowships (ESOP/FSMP) are awarded to students with excellent academic records wishing to pursue a Master's degree at these institutions.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any
  • GPA: 3.8+
  • Exceptional academic record in a prior Bachelor's program.
  • Must apply for a Master's program at ETH/EPFL.

Required Materials

  • Application for Master's program
  • Motivation letter
  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Pre-proposal for a Master's thesis (for ETH)

Timeline

Applications open September. Deadline December. Results announced by March/April.

Tips

These are highly competitive. You need an outstanding academic record. For ETH, a well-defined research proposal for your Master's thesis is crucial. For EPFL, strong letters of recommendation are vital.