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 blend of international ranking, research activity, awards and student achievements.
- International ranking
- 79
- Research activity
- 89
- Awards
- 59
- Competition medals
- 71
- Elite students
- 84
Overview
- Country
- Switzerland
- Established
- 1855
- Students
- 19,233
- Programs
- 100
- Admission period
- Nov 1 – Apr 30
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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
Location
Reviews
4.5
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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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