ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich, founded in 1855, is Europe's premier technical university and ranked #7 globally by QS 2024. Located in Zurich — the world's most liveable city — ETH combines exceptional academic rigour with minimal tuition fees of just CHF 1,460 per year. Home to 22 Nobel Laureates and the birthplace of countless scientific breakthroughs, ETH is the institution of Albert Einstein and continues to attract the world's brightest minds across engineering, physics, computer science, and architecture.
Why Choose ETH Zurich?
Top reasons Indian students choose this university
Ranked #7 in the world — Europe's leading STEM university with 22 Nobel Prize winners among alumni
Ultra-low tuition of approximately CHF 1,460/year — exceptional value for a top-10 global institution
Zurich is the world's #1 most liveable city with Switzerland's outstanding quality of life
ETH alumni have founded global companies including Google DeepMind leadership and Zurich's thriving crypto/fintech scene
Annual Costs
International Tuition
₹1.5L/yr
Est. Living Costs
₹18L/yr
Avg. Career Outcome
Intakes
Official Website
https://ethz.ch
Top Programs
Popular courses for international students at ETH Zurich
MSc Computer Science
MSc Physics
MSc Architecture
MSc Electrical Engineering
Scholarships & Funding
Major scholarships available for international students at ETH Zurich
ETH Excellence Scholarship
Amount
CHF 12,000/semester + fees
Eligibility
Top 10% graduates — academic merit
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Amount
CHF 1,920/month
Eligibility
International postgraduates
ETH Foundation Grant
Amount
CHF 5,000–15,000
Eligibility
Financial need — all students
Application Deadlines
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Campus Highlights
What makes ETH Zurich's campus experience unique
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