Updated May 20, 2026 · Information is kept up to date from public sources.
About
ETH Zurich is a public research university in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is consistently the top-ranked university in continental Europe.
UNIREAL Score
79/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- International ranking
- 79
- Research activity
- 89
- Awards
- 59
- Competition medals
- 71
- Elite students
- 84
Overview
- Country
- Switzerland
- City
- Zurich
- Established
- 1855
- Students
- 19,233
- Programs
- 100
- Admission period
- Nov 1 – Apr 30
For international students
International students ↗Key facts if you are applying from another country.
- Admission period
- Nov 1 – Apr 30
- Tuition (international)
- $1,600
- Programs in English
- 40
- Languages of instruction
- English, German
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Location
Frequently asked questions
Where is ETH Zurich?
ETH Zurich is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
How much does it cost to study at ETH Zurich?
For international students, yearly tuition is about $1,600.
When can I apply to ETH Zurich?
Admission at ETH Zurich usually runs Nov 1 – Apr 30. For international students: Nov 1 – Apr 30.
In which languages does ETH Zurich teach?
Programs for international students at ETH Zurich are taught in English, German.
What is the UNIREAL Score of ETH Zurich?
ETH Zurich has a UNIREAL Score of 79/100, calculated from: international ranking, research activity, awards, competition medals, elite students.
Reviews
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- Lukas B.via Reddit
Astonishingly low tuition for the quality. Bachelor's is mostly in German, but many master's programs are in English.
- Sofia G.via Quora
Rigorous and very international at master's level. Zurich is expensive to live in, plan your budget.
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