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    MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences

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    Zurich, CHMScIn-person2 years
    CHF 4,380.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    CHF 150.00
    App fee

    MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Zurich, CH. Tuition is CHF 4,380.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program equipping students with skills for analyzing complex societal problems at the science, technology, and policy interface. Covers institutions, decision-making, policy theory, quantitative analysis, and communication.

    Focus: both
    7 (QS World University Rankings 2025) | 1 (QS World University Rankings 2025)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    Autumn 2027
    Nov 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The submission of the GRE test is not compulsory. It is, however, strongly recommended for international students graduating from non-Bologna universities.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min English C1 (recognised language certificates required, see https://ethz.ch/en/studies/master/application/language-requirements.html; no specific numerical minimum stated)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min English C1 (recognised language certificates required, see https://ethz.ch/en/studies/master/application/language-requirements.html; no specific numerical minimum stated)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job search residence permit (non-EU/EFTA)

    CHF 22,100.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich is CHF 4,380 across 120 required credits.
    Is MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich online or in-person?
    MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich take to complete?
    MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich cohort?
    MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich: 6 months job search residence permit (non-EU/EFTA)