The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is one of the most competitive international scholarships for Master’s students at ETH Zurich.
It offers full tuition fee coverage + CHF 12,000 per semester for living expenses, and is awarded purely on the basis of exceptional academic performance, strong research statement, recommendation letters, and potential for innovation.
The scholarship targets outstanding students in fields like Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Architecture, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Finance, Energy Systems, and related disciplines.
Opening Date: 02-Dec-2025 07:53 AM
Closing Date: 02-Dec-2025 07:53 AM
There is no written entrance exam.
Applications are evaluated based on the following:
| Component | Topics / Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Academic Excellence | High CGPA / Rank, academic awards, projects, publications, internships |
| Technical / Research Strength | Final year project, research potential, innovation capacity, problem-solving interest |
| Statement of Purpose (SOP) | Future goals, contribution to chosen field, research alignment with ETH professors |
| Letters of Recommendation | Academic credibility, research aptitude, leadership skills, analytical ability |
| Portfolio / Technical Work | For technical programs: coding projects, design portfolio, research papers, competitions |
| Interview Skills (if shortlisted) | Confidence, technical clarity, subject depth, future vision |
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.