ETH Zurich Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded Master's Scholarship in Switzerland

ETH Zurich Scholarship 2025 – A Golden Opportunity for Master’s Students

Table of Content

Overview of ETH Zurich ESOP Scholarship
What is ESOP?
What’s Covered?
Application Timeline
Who is Eligible?
Application Process and Required Documents
Selection Process

Are you an ambitious student with an excellent academic record, dreaming of studying in one of the world’s top universities? Then the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) at ETH Zurich, Switzerland might be your perfect match!

ETH Zurich, globally recognized for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence, offers this prestigious scholarship to outstanding students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree. This scholarship is not just about financial support—it also provides mentorship and access to a thriving academic network.

Let’s break down everything you need to know about the ETH Zurich ESOP Scholarship 2025.

What is ESOP?

The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) at ETH Zurich supports top-performing Master's students through:

A full scholarship that covers both tuition and living expenses
Mentorship and access to the ETH Foundation's network
A support system throughout the regular duration of the Master's programme (typically 3 to 4 semesters)

What’s Covered?

Living and study expenses: CHF 12,000 per semester
Tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the Master's degree

Application Timeline

Application window: 1st November to 30th November 2025 (Deadline: 11:59 PM MEZ)
Final decision: End of March 2026

Who is Eligible?

To apply for the ESOP, you must:

Have excellent academic performance (top 10% of your Bachelor's programme or grade A)
Be applying for a Master’s programme at ETH Zurich (via eApply platform)
Be reachable by phone (you may be contacted for an interview in February)
Not already be enrolled in a Master’s programme at ETH Zurich or hold a Master’s degree

Note: Only current ETH Zurich Bachelor’s students can apply for ESOP during a leave of absence.

Application Process

Applications for ESOP must be submitted via the eApply online Master’s application portal. Here’s what you need:

Required Documents:

All documents needed for ETH Zurich Master’s admission
A pre-proposal for your Master’s thesis
- Must be written by you and follow proper scientific citation practices
- Download the guidelines here (PDF, ~86 KB)
If references are not required for your Master’s programme, you must nominate two professors as referees. They will receive an email to upload a reference letter.

Important: Any form of plagiarism or false information can result in disqualification or cancellation of admission/scholarship—either immediately or even after award.

Selection Process

Around 60 ESOP scholarships will be awarded for the 2025/26 academic year.
Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committees of each Master’s programme.
Final selection is made by the Rector of ETH Zurich, depending on fund availability.
Results will be communicated by the end of March 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply