ETH Zurich is one of the most renowned universities worldwide. It is regularly rated as the leading university in continental Europe in international rankings (THE, QS, ARWU) and has produced 21 Nobel Prize winners. In its 16 departments, ETH Zurich offers 23 Bachelor and 43 Master courses.
- On-site course (basic course incl. access to the online learning platform)
- Distance course (incl. access to the online learning platform)
- Private lessons
- Blended learning (combination of on-site course, correspondence course and/or private lessons)
Requirements
- Good knowledge of German (at least level B2 at the beginning of the annual course), as both the lessons and the entrance exam are held in German
- Good knowledge of English (at least level B2 at the beginning of the annual course for the comprehensive entrance examination)
- Good basics in mathematics & physics
Informationen about the exam
ETH Zurich offers two types of entrance exams: the comprehensive and the reduced entrance exam.
Reduced entrance examination: If the candidate holds a degree that is very similar to, but not equivalent to a Swiss Matura, the reduced entrance examination is sufficient in most cases.
Comprehensive entrance examination: If your own educational background is only partially equivalent to the Swiss Matura (fewer subjects or lower level than in the Swiss Matura), or if you do not have a Matura or a similar qualification, the comprehensive entrance examination must be completed. More information on the admission requirements for the entrance exams and ETH can be found here.
For more information on the admission requirements of Swiss Universities for students with a foreign degree, please consult the list of countries of Swiss Universities.
Course structure for on-site course
The following table provides an overview of the number of lessons in the individual course modes (advanced, intensive or annual course) as preparation for the reduced and comprehensive entrance exam. The subjects can all be booked modularly.
Intensive Course
In this course the entire exam subjects will be repeated and mock exams (oral and written) will be carried out with original exam questions.
Reduced ETH entrance exam annual course 2023/2024
Subjects |
Basic course (23.01.23 – 05.08.23) |
Intensive course (04.09.23 – 13.01.24) |
Annual course (23.01.23 – 13.01.24) |
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Number of lessons | per week | total | per week | total | total | |
Mathematics | 11 | 264 | 10 | 170 | 434 | |
Physics | 8 | 192 | 8 | 136 | 328 | |
Chemistry* | 4 | 96 | 4 | 64 | 160 | |
Biology* | 4 | 100 | 4 | 64 | 164 | |
Total |
27 | 652 | 27 | 434 | 1’086 | |
German C1 level incl. essay* (C1 for non natives) |
7 | 140 | 7 | 105 | 245 | |
Science language* | 1 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 24 | |
Private lessons | individually | individually | individually |
Comprehensive ETH entrance exam annual course 2023/2024
Subjects |
Basic course (23.01.23 – 05.08.23) |
Intensive course (04.09.23 – 13.01.24) |
Annual course (23.01.23 – 13.01.24) |
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Number of lessons | per week | total | pro Woche | total | total | |
Mathematics | 11 | 264 | 10 | 170 | 434 | |
Physics | 8 | 192 | 8 | 136 | 328 | |
Chemistry* | 4 | 96 | 4 | 64 | 160 | |
Biology* | 4 | 100 | 4 | 64 | 164 | |
English* | 3 | 72 | 3 | 45 | 114 | |
History* | 3 | 72 | 3 | 48 | 120 | |
Geography* | 2 | 48 | 2 | 30 | 78 | |
German Literature* | 2 | 40 | 2 | 20 | 60 | |
Total |
37 | 884 | 36 | 577 | 1’461 | |
German C1 level incl. essay* (for non natives) |
7 | 140 | 7 | 105 | 245 | |
Science language* (for non natives) |
1 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 24 | |
Private lessons (for non natives) |
individually | individually | individually |
* If there are four or fewer participants in these subjects, we reserve the right to reduce the number of lessons.
The results of the German exam must be submitted to ETH Zurich when you register for the entrance exam.
Mathematics exercises in half classes in the intensive course: everyone can do this in a small group.
Questions can be discussed in an informal setting with enough time.
Prices
Please find the price list here.
Intensivkurs 2023/2024
Intensive course 2023/2024 04.09.2023 – 13.01.2024 |
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Subjects | Number of lessons per week | Lessons total |
Reduced entrance exam | ||
Mathematics | 10 | 170 |
Physics | 8 | 136 |
Chemistry* | 4 | 64 |
Biology* | 4 | 64 |
Subtotal | 26 | 434 |
Comprehensive entrance exam (additional subjects) | ||
English* | 3 | 45 |
History* | 3 | 48 |
Geography* | 2 | 30 |
German literature* | 2 | 20 |
Subtotal | 36 | 577 |
Total | 62 | 1’011 |
German C1 level incl. essay* | 7 | 105 |
Science language* | 1 | 8 |
Private lessons | individually |
* If there are four or fewer participants in these subjects, we reserve the right to reduce the number of lessons.
The results of the German exam must be submitted to ETH Zurich when you register for the entrance exam.
Mathematics exercises in half classes in the intensive course: everyone can do this in a small group.
Questions can be discussed in an informal setting with enough time.
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