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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship
Full tuition waiver and a stipend of CHF 12,000 per semester
Application DeadlineDecember 2026 (usually closes mid-December)
Degree Levelsmaster
Official AuthoritySponsor Source
Scholarship Overview & FAQs
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship
ETH Zurich supports excellent master's students with two scholarship programs: the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) and the Master Scholarship Programme (MSP). The ESOP covers the full study and living costs, making it a highly prestigious award.
Coverage & Financial Benefits
- 150% tuition and registration fee waiver
- Stipend of CHF 12,000 per semester to cover living costs
- Dedicated mentorship by an ETH professor
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Must have graduated in the top 10% of their class in their Bachelor's program
- 2Must apply for a Master's degree program at ETH Zurich
Required Application Documents
- Pre-proposal for the Master's thesis
- Two recommendation letters from academic professors
- Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
- CV
Host University
University of Vienna
Vienna, AustriaThe University of Vienna is a public research university in Vienna, Austria. Founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365, it is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and with around 85,000 students and approximately 11,000 employees, one of the largest institutions of higher learning in Europe. As of 2024/2025, the programme comprised 185 degree programmes.
View Admission GuideApplication Process
- Step 1Apply online for the chosen ETH Master's program via the ETH application portal.
- Step 2Tick the box for the ESOP (Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme) in the portal.
- Step 3Upload the required thesis pre-proposal and academic recommendations.