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ETH Zurich Fees for Indian Students
ETH Zurich (Zurich) is known for Switzerland's world-leading technical university. Below: tuition, living costs in Zurich, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹60 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Tuition CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,200 a year
- Intakes: September (main)
- Typical loan ₹42 lakh – ₹57 lakh
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How much does ETH Zurich cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at ETH Zurich costs about ₹60 lakh – ₹63 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,200 a year, living costs of about CHF 24,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹42 lakh – ₹57 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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ETH Zurich at a glance
- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Switzerland's world-leading technical university
- Tuition (international)
- CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,200 a year
- Fee note
- Low public fees; ETH raised fees for international students from 2025–26 — check the current semester fee
- Living costs used
- CHF 24,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹60 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays
- After graduation
- Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
- Official website
- ethz.ch
Fee breakdown
ETH Zurich cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at CHF 1 ≈ ₹115. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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ETH Zurich vs similar universities in Switzerland
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Living there
Living costs in Zurich
Global finance and tech city with very high costs. A room in shared housing usually costs CHF 900 – CHF 1,300 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is CHF 22,300 – CHF 27,100.
For the cost table we use CHF 24,000 a year — planning figure for student life in Zurich. During your studies you can work up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays.
Funding
How Indian students fund ETH Zurich
Typical loan: ₹42 lakh – ₹57 lakh. EMIs on a ₹49 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to ETH Zurich for the September 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at ETH Zurich and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on ETH Zurich's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹42 lakh – ₹57 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the National (type D) visa and cantonal residence permit: apply at the Swiss visa application centre with your admission letter.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,200 a year for international students (low public fees; ETH raised fees for international students from 2025–26 — check the current semester fee). With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹60 lakh – ₹63 lakh.
At CHF 1 ≈ ₹115, a year's tuition is about ₹1.7 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 5 universities closest to it in cost, 0 cost less in total and 5 cost more. ETH Zurich's tuition is above the middle of our Switzerland list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹42 lakh – ₹57 lakh.
September (main), February (selected programs). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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