ETH Zurich ESOP Checklist 2027

Combined planning tracker for ETH Zurich ESOP (not ESKAS). Confirm every item on the official ESOP page and the dates page. This is not an official ETH decision.

Combined application tracker

Planning tool, not an official ETH decision.

Eligibility gates

Detail: eligibility page.

1. Top 10% / grade A self-assessment?

2. First window (1–30 Nov 2026)?

3. No existing Master's?

4. Not already enrolled in an ETH Master's?

5. Regular Master's, not MAS?

6. Reachable in February?

Documents

Detail: documents.

Official transcripts CV with February phone Language proof ESOP motivation letter Pre-proposal Two professor referees if needed Passport / consent / matriculation Programme-specific extras

eApply steps

Detail: eApply and how to apply.

Confirm first window (not April) Collect admission documents Write own pre-proposal Name two professors if needed Submit in eApply Pay admission fee (CHF 150 / programme)

Pre-proposal

Detail: pre-proposal.

Read official PDF guidelines ≤ 500 words excluding references Title, intro, objectives, methods Background + 4–6 month timetable Scientific citations Written by you

After selection

Detail: after selection.

February reachability Watch eApply admission result End of March Rector decision If no ESOP: admission may still stand Mentorship / Foundation onboarding if awarded

HS27 estimate

CHF 13,500 per semester from HS27 + tuition waiver. Detail: funding.

CHF

Scholarship cash only. Waiver is extra. Planning tool, not an official ETH decision.

Combined ESOP tracker