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    MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

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    Zurich, CHMScIn-person2 years
    CHF 8,760.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    27%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    120
    Credits
    CHF 150.00
    App fee

    MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Zurich, CH. Tuition is CHF 8,760.

    About the program

    The program allows specialization in areas such as Biomedical Engineering, Communications, Computers and Networks, Electric Energy Engineering, Electronics and Photonics, Systems and Control, and Signal Processing and Machine Learning. It includes selection of courses with a professor, semester projects, optional industry internship, and a six-month Master's thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE Analytical = 3.5 or 50%; GRE Quantitative = 165 or 90%; GRE Verbal = 155 or 70%
    V 155 · Q 165
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Level C1
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 (overall band score), minimum band 6.0 in each section

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job search residence permit (Switzerland)

    CHF 110,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    CHF 22,100.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich is CHF 8,760 across 120 required credits.
    Is MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich online or in-person?
    MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich take to complete?
    MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich?
    MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich reports an acceptance rate of approximately 27%.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich: 6 months job search residence permit (Switzerland)