University profile
ETH Zurich
Zurich, CH
- Acceptance
- 27%
- Intl. tuition / yr
- $1,580
- Students
- 24,500
ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) is Europe's leading technical university and a global powerhouse for science and engineering. With 21 Nobel laureates among its alumni and faculty, ETH offers a rigorous, research-driven education at a fraction of US and UK university costs.
Admission requirements
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GPA / score (p25 / p50 / p75)
35 / 37 / 39
Tests (ib_total)
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Language minimums
IELTS 7 · TOEFL 100 · Duolingo 120
Required grades
35/45
IB holders must pass ETH's own entrance exam or have specific high scores. HL Math (AA or AI) required for most STEM programs. This is one of the few top schools where IB 35-37 can suffice IF you pass the entrance exam.
Costs (international)
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- Tuition / year
- $1,580
- Living costs / year
- $24,000
- Housing / year
- $14,400
- Estimated total / year
- $39,980
Application deadlines
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- Closed
Main Application Deadline
2025-12-15 · global
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