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    MSc in Process Engineering

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    Zurich, CHMScIn-person18 months
    CHF 6,570.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    90
    Credits
    CHF 150.00
    App fee

    MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich is a 90-credit, 18-month, in-person MSc program based in Zurich, CH. Tuition is CHF 6,570.

    About the program

    The program covers core areas in process engineering including biotechnology, particle technology, separations, transport and reaction processes, integrated with mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and bioengineering. It includes core courses, elective courses, multidisciplinary courses, a semester project, industrial internship, and a master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Ed Engineering #10 | QS: 1

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE Analytical = 4.5 / 85%; GRE Quantitative = 168 / 81%; GRE Verbal = 159 / 80%
    V 159 · Q 168
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level C1 (TOEFL 100 suggested by secondary sources)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level C1 (IELTS 7 suggested by secondary sources)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job search residence permit (Switzerland)

    CHF 22,100.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich is CHF 6,570 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich online or in-person?
    MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich take to complete?
    MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich is structured around 18 months and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum overall average grade: 8.8/10
    How competitive is MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich?
    MSc in Process Engineering at ETH Zurich reports an acceptance rate of approximately 19%.