OpenFieldETH Zurich Master of Science in Computer Science
World-class two-year Master of Science program (120 ECTS) within the Department of Computer Science (D-INFK), offering major specializations in Machine Intelligence, Systems & Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Security, and Visual Computing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with rigorous foundations in theoretical computer science, algorithms, and systems.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for graduates outside the Bologna framework.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, detailed descriptions of undergraduate coursework syllabus, and personal motivation statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters submitted directly through the online eApply portal.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for ESOP scholarship (CHF 24,000/year) and ETH teaching assistantships
- Application fee
- CHF 150 application processing fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 730 per semester (Swiss resident) or CHF 2,190 per semester (international threefold rate).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Annual international admissions window closes; November 30 for ESOP)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official ETH Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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