ETH Zurich, one of the world’s top technical universities in Switzerland, offers the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) for exceptional students pursuing a Master’s degree. Approximately 60 scholarships are awarded for the 2027/28 academic year, providing full tuition waiver and a generous living stipend. This guide covers ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) in full — funding, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.
Key Details
- Scholarship value: CHF 12,000 per semester (living and study expenses) + full tuition fee waiver
- Duration: Regular Master’s programme duration (3–4 semesters)
- Number of awards: ~60 scholarships for AY 2027/28
- Eligibility: Outstanding students in the top 10% of their Bachelor’s programme (Grade A, self-assessed); must be newly applying for a Master’s at ETH Zurich and not already enrolled; must hold or be completing a Bachelor’s degree
- Fields: All Master’s programmes offered at ETH Zurich (engineering, natural sciences, architecture, mathematics, etc.)
- Application window: November 1 – November 30, 2026 at 11:59 MEZ
- Start date: Autumn Semester 2027 (HS27)
- How to apply: Via eApply (ETH Zurich’s online Master’s application portal); ESOP application is integrated into the Master’s application
- Decision notification: End of March 2027
The ESOP scholarship is one of the most prestigious Master’s funding opportunities in Europe. Candidates with exceptional academic records, research potential, and ambition to contribute to science and society are especially encouraged to apply. Note: You must apply within the first application window to be eligible for ESOP.
Learn more and apply at ETH Zurich’s official scholarship page →
Always verify deadlines and details on the official ETH Zurich website before applying.
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP): key details
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