University profile

ETH Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich is a university in Zurich, Switzerland. It enrols approximately 19,233 students. The institution is ranked #7 globally by QS and #7 by Times Higher Education.

Admission rate
27%
Founded
1855
QS World Rank
#7
QS 2026 · Score 96.7
THE World Rank
#7
Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students
Since autumn semester 2025 two fee groups: students who were not Swiss/Liechtenstein citizens or residents when obtaining their entrance qualification (incl. EU students from abroad) pay the threefold tuition fee of CHF 2190 per semester (2 × 2190); Swiss citizens/residents pay CHF 730 per semester. Semester fees are charged in addition.
CHF 4,380 / year
Tuition — non-EU students
Foreign students (entrance qualification obtained outside Switzerland/Liechtenstein) pay the threefold tuition fee of CHF 2190 per semester (2 × 2190), applicable since autumn semester 2025; semester fees extra.
CHF 4,380 / year

About the institution

  • Affiliations: Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research, DataCite, ENHANCE Alliance, European University Association (+8 more)
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Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at ETH Zurich?

ETH Zurich has an admission rate of approximately 27.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was ETH Zurich founded?

ETH Zurich was founded in 1855.

How many students attend ETH Zurich?

ETH Zurich enrols approximately 19,233 students.

How much is tuition at ETH Zurich for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at ETH Zurich is about CHF 4,380 a year (2026-27, official source). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of ETH Zurich?

ETH Zurich is ranked #7 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does ETH Zurich rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

ETH Zurich is ranked #7 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of ETH Zurich?

The official website of ETH Zurich is ethz.ch.

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