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ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is Switzerland's top science and technology university and one of the best in the world for engineering. It combines elite research with remarkably low tuition fees.

Admission requirements

Typical minimums for international applicants. Requirements vary by programme and year — always confirm on the official site.

  • IELTS 7+
  • TOEFL iBT 100+
  • GPA 3.7+ (4.0 scale)
  • 2 recommendation letters
  • Statement of purpose

At a glance

ETH Zurich is a public research university in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 1855. It admits roughly 27% of applicants and ranks around #7 worldwide.

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