ETH Zurich

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   The short answer

   ETH Zurich is a public university in Zurich, Switzerland, with a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It suits students who want a bachelor’s degree in a technical or science subject and are comfortable studying in a highly international setting.

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   What you can study

   ETH Zurich offers 24 bachelor’s programmes across subject areas including architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, materials science, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, mathematics, pharmacy, physics, agriculture, environmental science, public health, medicine, nutrition and dietetics, and public policy. Example programmes include Architektur, Bauingenieurwissenschaften, Raumbezogene Ingenieurwissenschaften, Umweltingenieurwissenschaften, Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie, Informatik, Maschineningenieurwissenschaften, Materialwissenschaft, Biologie, Biochemie – Chemische Biologie, Chemie, and Chemieingenieurwissenschaften.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should check the official website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and language requirements for the specific bachelor’s programme they want. The university does not publish a detailed admissions route in the available information, so confirm the current process with the admissions office before applying.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is CHF 1,000 to CHF 1,500. Living costs in Zurich are separate and can be significant, so confirm your full budget using the university’s admissions and student support information.

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   Coming from abroad

   ETH Zurich has about 10,000 international students, and the language of instruction is not stated for the programmes listed here. Before applying, check which programme you want, whether you meet the entry requirements, what documents are needed, and how tuition and living costs in Zurich will affect your budget.

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   How it compares

   Among Switzerland’s 80 universities, ETH Zurich stands out as a large public institution with a narrow STEM focus and a bachelor’s-only programme list in the information available. Its size, subject mix, and international student presence make it a fit for applicants looking for technical study in a major Swiss city rather than a broad multi-level university.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.