The most prestigious university in Switzerland and one of the best technical universities in the world, ETH Zurich is renowned for its curricula and scientific developments in the fields of engineering, technology, mathematics and science. ETZ Zürich has 21 Nobel Prizes won by its alumni and professors, including the 1921 Physics Prize awarded to Albert Einstein.

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The university was founded in 1854 as a polytechnic institute. The university consisted of six departments, where it was possible to study architecture, civil engineering, mechanics, chemistry, forestry, mathematics, natural and social sciences and political science. In 1909, the first doctoral degree was awarded at the university.

Today, the university confidently occupies the top lines in various rankings and is often called the best university in continental Europe. ETH owes this status, first of all, to its strong programs in chemistry, physics and mathematics, and in these areas it ranks among the best universities in the world.

Programs

The Zurich University of Technology is known as a university with an emphasis on theoretical knowledge and academic preparation. Particular attention is paid to the study of mathematical disciplines, and mathematics, along with physics and chemistry, are the most popular and prestigious specializations. Among the main areas of research at the present time are the city of the future, energy, climate change, human health, the supply of nutritional resources, information processing and new materials. The university awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Number of students. 17,000, of which 3,800 are postgraduate students.

Famous Alumni

The most famous graduates of ETH are physicist, author of the theory of relativity Albert Einstein and architect Santiago Calatrava. In addition to them, many scientists and inventors in the field of rocket science, physics, chemistry and engineering studied at the ETH.

UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE

The university consists of 16 departments-faculties, which are grouped into five main areas:

Architecture and Civil Engineering:

• Faculty of Architecture(Departement Architektur) is one of the most prestigious architectural faculties in the world. Faculty website: www.arch.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering(Departement Bau, Umwelt und Geomatik) is engaged in academic and scientific work in the field of structural engineering, infrastructure systems, management of natural and man-made resources. Faculty website: www.baug.ethz.ch

Applied Science:

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering(Departement für Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik) is the largest faculty of ETH. Here they study a huge range of issues from nanoparticles to mechanics. Faculty website: www.mavt.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering(Departement Informationstechnologie und Elektrotechnik) offers programs in electrical engineering and electronic information processing, as well as research in biomedical engineering and brain function. Faculty website: www.ee.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Informatics (Departement Informatik) conducts educational and scientific work in the field of computer science. Faculty website: www.inf.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Materials Science explores everything related to materials. Faculty website: www.matl.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Biosystems Science and Engineering- the youngest faculty of ETH. Engaged in research at the intersection of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science and engineering. Faculty website: www.ethz.ch

Natural sciences and mathematics:

• Faculty of Mathematics(Departement Mathematik) specializes in applied mathematics and statistics. Faculty website: www.math.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Physics(Department Physik) studies astrophysics, elementary particle physics, quantum optics, electronics and theoretical physics. Faculty website: www.phys.ethz.ch
• Chemical faculty(Departement Chemie und Angewandte Biowissenschaften) conducts educational and scientific work in the field of chemistry, bioengineering and pharmaceuticals. Faculty website: www.chab.ethz.ch
• Department of Biology(Departement Biology) offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of biology. Faculty website: www.biol.ethz.ch

Systems Oriented Natural Sciences

• Faculty of Geosciences(Departement Erdwissenschaften) has departments of geophysics, geology, geochemistry and petrology. Faculty website: www.erdw.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Ecology(Departement Umweltsystemwissenschafte) studies environmental systems. Faculty website: www.usys.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Health Science and Technology(Departement Gesundheitswissenschaften und Technologie) is engaged in research in the fields of food biotechnology, toxicology, nutrition, biomechanics and anatomy. Faculty website: www.hest.ethz.ch

Management and social sciences

• Faculty of Management, Technology and Economics engages in economic research and studies the politics and economics of the use of natural resources. Faculty website: www.mtec.ethz.ch
• Faculty of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences(Departement Geistes-, Sozial- und Staatswissenschaften) studies human behavior, humanities, political science, economics and law. Faculty website: www.gess.ethz.ch

Admission conditions

Undergraduate

It is more difficult for a foreigner to enter the Zurich Politician than for a Swiss citizen. If it is enough for the Swiss to pass the local matriculation exam (Matura), then foreigners will have to take entrance exams, as a rule, in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and they will have to take it in German.

Undergraduate studies are also conducted in German, so foreign applicants must also confirm their level of language proficiency. ETH accepts Goethe-Zertifikat C1, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, TestDaF, Österreichisches Sprachdiplom ÖSD - C1 Oberstufe Deutsch, DSH-3 and Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz certificates. Starting from the second or third year, some subjects can be taught in English or French, but knowledge of German is required for admission.

In addition, applicants must provide a resume, transcripts of grades received at school for the last three years, transcripts of grades at a university (in case you decide to enter the Zurich Polytechnic, after studying at a Russian university for some time).

Unlike many other universities, ETH does not require undergraduate applicants to provide recommendations, motivation letters, data on awards and participation in olympiads and competitions, as well as portfolios and DELF, TOEFL and IELTS certificates. All this additional information is not considered by the university and does not increase your chances of being enrolled in any way.

Studying at ETH is not easy either. At this university, undergraduate students have to attend twice as many lectures as in any other university in Switzerland, and at the end of the first year there is an exam, after which half of the students are eliminated.

Information for ETH undergraduate applicants (in German): www.ethz.ch/de/studium/bachelor.html

Master's degree

Those who have a bachelor's degree in the same specialty can enter the ETH master's program. In addition, each program has its own requirements for applicants, especially for training in core subjects. If some subjects are missing from the diploma or have been completed to a lesser extent, you can still be accepted, but you will need to first take these courses and pass exams.

Many master's programs are offered in English, so when applying to English-language programs, it is enough to provide English test results (TOEFL, IELTS, CPE or CAE). Information for applicants to the ETH master's program (in English): www.ethz.ch/en/studies/registration-application/master.html

PhD

Those who have a master's degree in the same specialty can enter graduate school. The exception is those who have completed a bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences or have a bachelor's degree with honors.

To be accepted into ETH graduate school, it is not enough to have excellent grades in the diploma. First of all, you need to find out if the university has postgraduate positions in your specialty and if there is a professor who is ready to become your supervisor on the chosen topic. If there is no such position and professor, then, despite all your merits, you will not be accepted into ETH.

If you have found a suitable position, then you need to apply directly to the chosen department and the professor you are interested in. Admission to graduate school is technically formalized as a job offer, since graduate students are engaged in serious research work in parallel with their studies.

In the application, in addition to the topic of future research, foreign applicants must provide a resume, officially certified copies of bachelor's and master's degrees, transcripts of the grades received, a copy of the passport and two letters of recommendation.

Information for PhD applicants (in English): www.ethz.ch/en/doctorate.html

Cost of education:

Undergraduate and graduate. Education at ETH is paid, but it will be much cheaper than at other universities, and the quality of education is very high. A semester of undergraduate or graduate studies will cost 580 francs ($600).

Postgraduate. All postgraduate students, with rare exceptions, are also university researchers and receive a salary for their work. The responsibilities of postgraduate students also include assistance in teaching undergraduate students. PhD students are required to pay various fees (eg registration fee, insurance) which amount to 50-150 francs, as well as a fee of 1200 francs before defending a dissertation.

Scholarships

Students who are unable to pay their own ETH tuition can apply for a scholarship. Although the scholarship is based on family income, the student must perform well in their studies or their application will be rejected.

In addition, scholarships do not fully cover tuition and living expenses. The Swiss can expect to pay 60% of the costs, while international students can expect to pay only 40%.

There are also scholarships and grants for outstanding students. They are usually awarded by external organizations and foundations, both in Switzerland and abroad. These scholarships may not be available in all programs.

Scholarships for outstanding master students may also be provided by the university itself. Such financial assistance is due to the desire of the university to support research in a particular area. Postgraduate students may also be paid a scholarship, but not more than for three months.

Scholarship information (in English):

High quality education, freedom of thought and an entrepreneurial spirit have always been the hallmarks of ETH Zurich (ETH Zurich).

Since 1855, this scientific and technical university has been a Swiss center of knowledge and innovation. Currently, ETH Zurich, located in the heart of Europe and collaborating with institutions and organizations around the world, is the most prestigious and promising university in Switzerland for international students.

ETH Zurich is a truly international university. Its 500 teachers and 20,000 students come from over 120 nationalities!

At the same time, ETH Zurich, according to the rating QS World University Rankings 2018, ranks 10th among the best universities in the world and is the best educational institution in continental Europe.

What is knownETH Zurich?

ETH Zurich should be chosen, first of all, by students who want to study exact and natural sciences, as well as technology.

The university has an excellent reputation for teaching chemistry, mathematics and physics. There are 21 Nobel Prize winners associated with ETH Zurich, including Albert Einstein.

In addition, the university is in the world Top 10 in terms of teaching natural sciences, engineering, exact sciences and technology. All these disciplines can be studied here at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.

Interesting study programs at ETH Zurich

At ETH Zurich, all study programs are divided into five groups:

• Architecture and civil engineering
• Engineering Sciences
• Natural sciences and mathematics
• Systems natural sciences
• Management and social sciences

Bachelor's studies

Student education begins in the bachelor's degree and lasts 6 semesters. It is important to note that the main language of instruction in undergraduate studies is German. Studying in the first year takes place entirely in German, and in the second and third years, subjects taught in English are added.

A very popular program among undergraduate students is the architecture program, which includes a 6-month internship, as well as programs in the field of mechanical and electronic engineering, which also include practical experience and familiarization with the latest engineering tools and resources.

Many students come to ETH Zurich for a science education, as every science course here involves extensive research and laboratory work. In addition, striving to meet the demands of modern science, the university offers an innovative program in the field of interdisciplinary sciences, which is already preferred by many students. This program teaches applicants to work in modern conditions, at the intersection of several scientific disciplines.

Since ETH Zurich is renowned for its commitment to ecology and sustainability, programs in environmental sciences, ecology and agriculture are popular choices among university students. From visions of sustainable cities of the future to groundbreaking climate programs, the university is developing a huge number of projects related to the future of our planet and humanity.

Despite the scientific and technical orientation of the university, other disciplines can be studied here. In particular, ETH Zurich offers high-level education in the fields of management, economics, public policy, humanities, social and political sciences.

Master's degree studies

ETH Zurich is one of those universities in which students usually continue their studies in the magistracy. Moreover, students who previously studied in other places specially come to the magistracy of this university.

The thing is that ETH Zurich master's programs have a number of advantages. Firstly, teaching in the magistracy is conducted in English. Secondly, the fixed duration of the programs is 3-4 semesters.

The most important plus is that ETH Zurich offers students two types of master's programs - sequential and specialized.

• Sequential Master's Programs are classical programs, the specializations of which, by and large, coincide with the specializations at the undergraduate level. It's just that disciplines are taught in more depth, and students have more opportunities for research work.
• Specialized Master's Programs- these are programs developed by the university in accordance with the demands of the modern world. These are interdisciplinary technical and scientific programs that provide students with innovative knowledge and practical skills in modern advanced industries.

Among the specialized master's programs, it is worth noting programs in the field of atmospheric and climate sciences, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, applied geophysics, bioinformatics, micro- and nano-systems, energy and robotics.

It is not surprising that recently students are increasingly choosing specialized programs that give them a ticket to the future and allow them to work for the benefit of humanity!

University campuses in Zurich

By enrolling at ETH Zurich, you will live and study in Zurich - the largest city in Switzerland, its financial and scientific center. In addition, Zurich is one of the leading cities in the world in terms of the quality of life of people.

ETH Zurich owns two city campuses.

The historic campus is located in the heart of the city, famous for its rich history and the names of scientists who studied and taught here at different times. On this campus, you can fully enjoy Zurich and feel the whole historicity of the chosen university.

For lovers of modernity and innovation, a second, new ETH Zurich campus has been built on the outskirts of Zurich. It is he who includes most of the laboratories and research centers. Life is always in full swing here, and students and teachers, being surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, are working on discoveries of world significance.

Tuition fees and admission

One semester of study at ETH Zurich costs the student CHF 649, this amount is the sum of the tuition fee and related fees.

A foreign student must apply for admission from November 1 to April 30 in online format.

For admission, you need to fill out an introductory online form and attach to it:

Certificate of complete secondary education

Transcript of school grades for the last 3 classes

German Language Exam Certificate (details)

Student resume

Bachelor's degree (for admission to the magistracy)

University transcript (for admission to the magistracy)

Proof of payment of the entry fee of CHF 150

Note that all documents whose originals are not in English, German, French or Italian must be translated and notarized.

Depending on the results of the consideration of the documents of a particular student, he may be immediately accepted to study or asked to pass a full or shortened entrance exam.

Scholarships for foreigners inETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is committed to supporting international students who have high academic achievement or are in need of financial assistance.

At the same time, not only the student's expenses for studying are taken into account, but also his expenses for living, because Zurich is one of the most expensive cities in the world. According to ETH Zurich experts, every university student spends from CHF 16,000 to CHF 26,000 on education and living annually.

University scholarships for international students can cover up to 40% of tuition fees. The amount of each scholarship is calculated on an individual basis. You can get an idea of ​​the amount of the scholarship that the university can provide you personally by using special calculator on the ETH Zurich website.

At the master's level, two types of grants for academic performance are also available to international students:

Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Program (ESOP)

This financial support program includes a tuition discount and an associated cost stipend of CHF 11,000 per semester. At the same time, assistance is provided to the scholarship holder during the entire course of the master's program (3-4 semesters).

Master Scholarship Program (MSP)

This program includes a tuition discount and a partial scholarship for related expenses of CHF 6,000 per semester. In addition, the faculty where the student is studying can award him an additional scholarship of CHF 1,500 - 3,000 per semester and offer an assistant position with a payment of CHF 600 per month.

To receive these grants, the student must submit an application for a scholarship, a motivation letter, letters of recommendation and a proposal on the topic of a future master's thesis during the admission process to the master's program. Note that in order to receive one of the ETH Zurich Master's scholarships, a student must have 10% "A" grades in a bachelor's degree.

Do not forget about government scholarships, which many of our compatriots in Switzerland are already receiving. You can learn more about state support for Russian students.

Efficiency and Reliability
Studying at ETHZ opens doors and provides undeniable prospects for professional success. About 12,000 students from more than 60 countries study with 350 professors, representing 40% of foreign specialists. Diploma preparation is as compact as it is highly structured. Every year, ETHZ issues about 1,400 diplomas, with 1,300 diploma students receiving initial training in the same School.It is also possible to obtain a higher education teaching certificate or Postgrade training.For students, this becomes the starting point in a scientific career.About 500 students receive a doctorate in research.

Departments of Education
ETHZ offers the following disciplines (with the designation of the diploma in brackets):

• agronomy (engineer-agronomist);
• architecture (architect);
• biology (diploma in natural sciences);
• chemistry (chemist);
• electricity (electrical engineer);
• chemical engineering (chemical engineer);
• civil engineering (civil engineer);
• environmental technology (engineer);
• technology of mechanics and processes (mechanical engineer, process engineer);
• geomatics (geomatic engineer);
• computer science (software engineer)
• teacher of gymnastics and sports (federal diploma of gymnastics and sports I or II)*;
• materials (materials engineer);
• mathematics (mathematician);
• pharmaceuticals (pharmacist, federal diploma of pharmacist*);
• physics (physicist);
• food sciences (engineer);
• management and production sciences (management and production engineer);
• earth sciences;
• forest science (forestry engineer);
• environmental sciences;
• interdisciplinary natural sciences.

* upon completion of this training, you can get a federal diploma.
(Regulation 1.1.98)

Doctor degree
An ETHZ doctoral degree certifies that the holder can conduct high-quality scientific research. The following doctoral degrees are awarded:

• doctor of technical sciences (Dr.sc.techn.);
• Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Dr.sc.nat.);
• Doctor of Mathematical Sciences (Dr.sc.math.).

Postgraduate studies/Postgrades
The ETHZ chapters organize postgraduate studies and Postgrades, designed for people with higher education and working in their specialty. Depending on the discipline, the duration of training can be 600 hours of lectures and scientific work, i.e. two semesters full-time or four semesters part-time; culminate in the issuance of a certificate (university title). The Postgrades cycle (approximately 200 hours) is carried out in parallel with the professional activity, after which the ETHZ certificate is issued. Postgraduate studies are offered in the following disciplines:

• architecture
• occupational health
• enterprise management
• development cooperation
• intellectual property
• human nutrition
• technical support for communications
• medical physics
• arrangement of the territory.

Besides...
At the request of students and its partners, ETHZ organizes practical classes (non-scientific) in the field of business (economics and the environment), industrial training (industrial training methods) and communication (written and oral).

Alisa Stepanova, 25 years old

Where, what do you study, for how long?

I study in Switzerland, at the ETH Zurich, at the Faculty of Architecture. I am getting a bachelor's degree. The 4th semester starts next week.

Did you study at a Russian university? What memories?

Yes, I graduated from the Department of Foreign Languages ​​at the Karelian State Pedagogical University. I had very warm, almost family relations with most of the teachers: in this regard, I have very good memories. But there was a lot of free time, and because of this, the 5-year study period seems unreasonably long.

Among the graduates and teachers in the history of the ETH Zurich are 18 Nobel laureates.

How did you decide to leave? Why did you decide to change your major?

It seems to me that many foreign language students at some point in their lives have an idea to leave their homeland, to expand their prospects. Such a moment came in my life. In addition, I realized a long time ago that I want to study architecture - accordingly, I need to get a specialized education. And I entered the foreign language immediately after school, the decision was not very deliberate, as is often the case.

When choosing a university, first of all, I wanted to find a place where I could be in the center of modern architecture. I wanted to be surrounded by students and teachers who would be in awe of this subject. I looked not only at foreign universities, but in the curriculum of various Russian architectural universities I was scared away by excessive study of academic drawing and buildings of antiquity. At the same time, very little attention was paid to modern solutions and practices. So I decided to leave.

What was the admission process like?

I am studying for a bachelor's degree, and since I already have one higher education, I needed:

Pass the German language proficiency exam. Since my profile language in foreign language was German, there were no special problems with the exam. .

Translate and certify documents from the university.

Complete the online application and attach all of the above documents. The application costs 150 Swiss francs (approximately $165).

The deadline for applications is from November 1st to April 30th. The answer comes somewhere within 1-2 months. . After receiving an invitation, you must apply for a visa. The process of obtaining a visa takes about 3 months. The visa costs 110 Swiss francs (approximately $120). .

But for a Swiss visa, I have a stack of papers 5 cm high. If you want to enter a Swiss university after school, then first you also submit an online application along with your matriculation certificate. Then, if the commission is interested in you, it will send a conditional invitation. After that, you will need to take the entrance exams (between August 19-29). Exams are taken directly at the university. Depending on your school curriculum, you will have to take either 9 exams (it will cost 800 francs or 870 dollars) or 5 exams (550 francs, about 600 dollars). Exams, they say, are quite difficult, but within the framework of the school curriculum. .

At the same time, you will only be able to start studying in a year: since the exam results come in September, and you still need time to get a visa (about 3 months).

Where do you live now?

It is very difficult to find accommodation in Zurich, it can take several months. In addition, the process is quite nervous: the tenants ask you to fill out a questionnaire about yourself, sometimes they even take your photo with a serial number in your hands and in the end they say “Sorry, nein. It's not about you."

Now we are renting an apartment with two classmates. We live on the longest street in Switzerland, which stretches from Zurich to another city - Basel. We were looking for an apartment specifically near our campus, as we often have to return home after studying at night, when the buses no longer run. There are quite a few students who travel every day to study from their hometowns - Bern, Basel, etc.

Tell me about your classmates.

At my faculty, most of the students are from different parts of Switzerland: from Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano. There are many Italian and French speaking students. I really wanted to meet at least one student from Russia, but I am still in active search. Only once on the board was clumsily written in native letters "I work for Putin." My joy over the found compatriot did not last long: it turned out that it was written by a Swiss student of the Russian language.

What are you working on?

The last project was urban planning. It was necessary to propose ideas for the redevelopment of a small area of ​​Zurich. The task was to analyze urban and private space and improve its quality. The project lasted six months, and as a result, a plan of the urban space was made, the facades of new buildings, apartment layouts.

What does the learning process look like? Describe your typical school day.

School starts at 8 am and ends at 8 pm if you're lucky. At first, I often had to stay overnight at the university to cope with the number of assignments. More important than attending lectures is just working on your architectural project. The professor's assistants help in this process, and the professor himself only gives the final criticism, which lasts all day. This is a great opportunity to watch presentations of various projects and hear what experienced practicing architects have to say about your ideas.

What is your coolest professor?

It's hard to single out anyone. All the professors here are very successful, quite famous architects, engineers, art and architecture historians. For example, in the 3rd year, you can get on a course with such architects as Duke and de Meuron. Guest speakers from all over the world also constantly come.

What are the benefits of being a student?

In Switzerland, students are loved, and this love is expressed in various discounts in shops, museums, cafeterias, and free access to gyms.

How do you usually spend your free time and do you have much of it?

There is almost no free time. Student unions organize parties that fit comfortably into the learning process (for example, after the final presentation of the project). But I see a computer screen and a wood-cutting machine much more often than I do Lake Zurich or Fraumunster's stained-glass windows.

What is the most important knowledge or skill that you received in the process of studying?

Perhaps most importantly, I began to feel much better space, physical and temporal. Hmm, that sounds rather vague, but it's true.

What the cost of studying?

Tuition costs: 580 Swiss francs / semester = 3480 francs for 3 years = 3800 dollars for 3 years.

Living expenses: approximately CHF 500 per month = CHF 18,000 for 3 years = $19,500 for 3 years.

Visa costs: 110 Swiss francs (approximately $120).

The ETH Zurich is rightfully considered one of the best universities in the world in the technical field. The best technical university in the world is famous for its educational and methodological programs, research developments in various scientific fields. Among the graduates and professors of ETH Zurich there are many Nobel Prize winners, the most famous of which is the one who proposed the theory of relativity to the world - the famous Albert Einstein.

History of University

The foundation of the ETH Zurich was laid in 1854 under the name Polytechnic Institute and became an integral part of Zurich's architecture. The main buildings of the university are located in the old part of the city, as a result of which one of the districts was named German higher educational institutions (Hochschulen). The construction of the new building of the university was in 1858-1864 and was carried out according to the project of the famous German architect Gottfried Semper. The university is federally subordinated, as it was founded by the confederation. Six departments were opened on the basis of the institute, where students could study exact, technical, political and humanitarian sciences. The doctoral degree was awarded for the first time at ETH Zurich back in 1909.

Today, the Federal Higher Technical School is considered one of the best universities in Europe and the world in the field of exact sciences and informatics.

ETH Zurich training programs

The university is famous for its strong educational and methodological base, which gives students a good theory and academic background. The most popular and demanded specializations are mathematics, physics and chemistry. More than four hundred university professors teach and conduct research in areas related to energy, climate, resource reserves, and human health. Students studying at the university can receive bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

The number of students studying at ETH Zurich is 17 thousand, all of them are citizens of eighty countries around the world. This is a very high indicator and suggests that in Zurich one can acquire truly profound knowledge and receive a multifaceted higher education in accordance with all international standards.

Famous Alumni

Twenty-one Nobel laureates graduated from the Swiss Higher Technical School, among them the physicists Albert Einstein and Wilhelm Roentgen, the famous architect Santiago Calatrava stand out. Many alumni of ETH Zurich have made a great contribution to the construction of new architectural monuments in Zurich. This is one of the main and high achievements of Zurich and all of Switzerland.

University structure

The specialties of the university are grouped into five main areas, which are based on 16 departments - faculties. ETH Zurich students can complete their undergraduate and post-university education. For 200 years, the university has won a high ranking among various universities in the world.

Admission rules

Undergraduate

The introductory campaign for Swiss citizens and foreigners takes place in different ways. If for the former it is only necessary to obtain a matriculation certificate by passing a local exam, then for citizens of other countries this is a set of exams in specialized disciplines, which will have to be taken in German.

The entire educational process for bachelors is also conducted in German, therefore, before starting classes, an incoming foreigner must confirm the level of his language knowledge. In senior years, students can listen to some lectures in English and French.

Upon admission to ETH, the admissions committee requires applicants to provide transcripts of grades they have received at school or another university over the past three years. The presence of certificates, recommendations, documents confirming participation in the Olympiads is not taken into account and does not add points to the applicant when entering the university.

Studying at the best Swiss university is not easy. Already after the first session, more than half of the students may drop out.

For more detailed information about the rules for admission and enrollment in the bachelor's degree of the university, the applicant can see the website: www.ethz.ch/de/studium/bachelor.html

Master's degree

Admission to the magistracy is carried out on the basis of a bachelor's degree in the same specialty. If the bachelor's degree does not contain the subjects that are necessary for admission to the master's program, the applicant will be asked to take the relevant courses and pass exams on them. At the magistracy, students will listen to many disciplines in English, for this, upon admission, it is also necessary to provide test results in English.

If an applicant for a master's program still has questions about the ETH admission company, all the necessary information is available: www.ethz.ch/en/studies/registration-application/master.html

PhD

Applicants with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with honors in the same specialty have the opportunity to become a postgraduate student of ETH. But the main criterion will be the presence in the university of a free position of a graduate student and supervisor on the chosen topic. After that, the applicant submits an application for admission to the department of the chosen specialty and the head of your topic. If you have an honors degree, but there is no free professor and position in your specialty, then ETH will refuse you admission to graduate school. When submitting documents, in addition to the chosen topic of future research, citizens of other countries must provide a copy of identity documents, a resume, officially certified copies of bachelor's and master's degrees, transcripts of grades received and two letters of recommendation.

Graduate studies are significantly different from undergraduate and graduate studies, as students are technically formalized as jobs. During their studies, graduate students will combine classes and research work.

Cost of education

ETH University does not provide free education. Payment is made by semesters, and is 580 francs (600 dollars) for undergraduate and graduate students. If we compare the cost of education with other universities in Europe, then in ETH it will be much cheaper. And the quality of education and teaching staff is much higher.

All graduate students receive a salary for their research work, as a university researcher. A postgraduate student must pay a registration fee, insurance, this will amount to 50-150 francs and a fee before the dissertation defense itself, in the amount of 1200 francs. Postgraduate students are required to provide direct assistance in the education of bachelors.

Scholarships

If the student's family has a low income and cannot pay for tuition, he can apply for consideration for a scholarship. The application will be accepted only if the student has shown high academic results.

The scholarship for Swiss citizens will be 60% of the cost, and for foreigners - only 40%. Therefore, the student must cover the rest of the costs of training and living on his own.

Scholarships and grants are also provided for students who have shown special results in research work. They can be provided both by the university itself and by external organizations and foundations in Switzerland and other countries. Such stimulation of labor is conditioned to maintain and obtain high results in research work on certain programs. Some graduate students can also count on financial assistance in the form of a scholarship, but payments will be made for no more than three months.