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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027
ESOP is ETH Zurich's flagship scholarship for excellent master's students from anywhere. It pays living costs and waives tuition for the full regular master's duration.
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Who it’s for
- Final-year students or graduates in the top 10% of their bachelor's class
- Applicants to a regular ETH master's (not MAS)
- People who don't already hold a master's degree
What you get
About CHF 13,500 per semester towards living and study costs, plus a tuition fee waiver for the standard programme length.
Requirements
- Bachelor's transcripts (via eApply master's application)
- Master thesis pre-proposal
- Two reference letters from professors
- CVCheck the official page
- English proof per programmeCheck the official page
How to apply
- Choose an ETH master's programme
- Apply for admission through ETH eApply between 1 and 30 November 2026
- Upload the thesis pre-proposal and arrange two professor references
- Be available for a phone/video interview in February
Timeline
- Opens1 Nov
- Closes30 Nov
Tips from past applicants
Your pre-proposal matters: show a concrete research interest that fits a named ETH lab. Ask referees early so letters arrive in time.
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