ETH Zurich Excellence Master's Scholarship 2027
ETH Zurich's Excellence Scholarship supports outstanding international students admitted to a master's programme at the university, covering tuition and living costs. Applications open each autumn alongside the main admissions cycle, with deadlines typically in December.
Who can apply
Only for: Applicants must be in top 10% of their Bachelor's programme and not already enrolled in or holding a Master's degree. Open to international students applying to or already admitted to an ETH Zurich master's programme with an outstanding academic record.
- Type
- Fully funded scholarship
- Organisation
- ETH Zurich
- Location
- Switzerland
- Field
- All STEM and natural science disciplines offered at ETH Zurich
- Level
- Master's
- Deadline
- Pay or funding
- Full tuition waiver plus a monthly living stipend of CHF 11,000 per semester (approximately CHF 1,833/month) for up to three semesters.
Apply on the official site (opens in a new tab) → Check eligibility & prepare my CV
You'll go to ethz.ch. Applications confirmed open on the official page: 28 October 2026. Official link working: 8 November 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before you apply.
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