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ETHZ - ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, also known as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich) is a world-leading public research university located in Zurich, Switzerland—not the United States. Founded in 1855, it is renowned for its excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and consistently ranks among the top universities globally. The university offers a wide range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs and is known for its strong research output, innovation, and close ties to industry. ETH Zurich operates several campuses throughout the city of Zurich, including the iconic main building and the Science City/Hönggerberg campus.
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, multiple campuses in Zurich
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
10/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
0% placement rate
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Student Life
24,500 students (10,000 international)
Campus: Urban, multiple campuses in Zurich
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 27%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 27%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=4, p25=4, p75=4 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school