Overview

Course Overview

With the Science, Technology and Policy program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, you can deepen your current knowledge of science and engineering at the Master's level and complement this with rigorous skills in policy analysis. Policy analysis is a distinct academic field that draws on concepts, models, and methods from economics, political science, psychology, and other social sciences.

Applying such skills to substantive real-world issues, whose analysis also requires science and engineering know-how, is at the core of our Master's programme in Science, Technology and Policy.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Data and Computer Science

Energy and Mobility

Life Sciences and Health

Resources and Environment
Urbanization and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology Public Policy View 16 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with minimum 180 ECTS in natural sciences or engineering (including architecture and mathematics)

All candidates must submit an application online and are subject to individual assessment by the admissions committee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

1460 CHF / year

≈ 1460 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1460 CHF / year

≈ 1460 CHF / year

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

1920 - 2572 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Overview

Course Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Zürich

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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