The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027 is now open for applications. Outstanding international students can pursue a fully funded Master’s studies through the ETH Zurich ESOP 2027, with CHF 13,500 per semester for living costs and tuition fully waived.
The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) supports students with a scholarship, mentorship and a network of the ETH Foundation. The scholarship covers the full study and living costs during the Master’s degree course.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor: ETH Zurich (ETH Foundation)
- Host Institution: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Worth: CHF 13,500 per semester + Tuition-Fee Waiver (2027/28 rate)
- Number of Awards: Approximately 60 (subject to funding)
- Study Level: Master’s
- Eligible Applicants: International Students
Also Check: The Rhodes Scholarship at University of Oxford 2027 [Fully Funded]
ETH Zurich ESOP 2027 | Programme Overview
ESOP is ETH Zurich’s flagship Master’s scholarship for exceptional students, whether their Bachelor’s degree came from ETH or any university in the world. It covers the full length of the programme, usually three or four semesters, with the grant paid at the start of each semester.
The scholarship is open to most regular Master’s programmes, including engineering, computer science, AI, natural sciences, architecture, management and social sciences. MAS programmes are not eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the TH Zurich ESOP 2027 to Study in Switzerland, applicants should:
- Apply to an eligible regular Master’s programme at ETH Zurich.
- Rank among the top 10% of their Bachelor’s programme (based on self-assessment).
- Meet the admission requirements of their chosen Master’s programme.
- Submit the ESOP application together with the Master’s application.
- Submit a Master’s thesis pre-proposal.
Students already enrolled in an ETH Zurich Master’s programme, and those who already hold a Master’s degree, are not eligible.
Scholarship Benefits
Beneficiaries of the ETH Zurich ESOP 2027 will receive
- CHF 13,500 per semester for study and living costs.
- Full tuition-fee waiver for the regular duration of the programme.
- Funding for the whole programme, normally three or four semesters.
- Mentoring and membership of the ETH Foundation network.
Application Procedures
How to Apply:Â Interested applicants should follow these steps:
- Choose an eligible regular Master’s programme and read its admission requirements.
- Prepare your Master’s application documents.
- Write your thesis pre-proposal independently, with proper citations. Plagiarism can lead to exclusion.
- Arrange two professor references if your programme does not already require references.
- Submit the ESOP application with your Master’s application through ETH Zurich’s eApply system.
Required Documents
- Master’s application documents
- Master’s thesis pre-proposal
- Academic information and CV
- Two professor references (if your programme does not require references)
Application Deadline
You can apply from 1 November to 30 November 2026
Final deadline: 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM CET
Applicants with a non-Swiss Bachelor’s degree must apply in this window.
