Highlights
Tuition fee
4380 CHF / year
1460 CHF / year
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Tuition fee
4380 CHF / year
1460 CHF / year
Unknown
Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Zürich, Switzerland
Campus location
Zürich, Switzerland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master’s degree programme from ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Mathematics deepens the knowledge acquired in the ETH Zurich Bachelor’s degree programme or equivalent degrees.

Overview

At ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology the students not only learn to understand the presented matter, they also acquire skills to practice mathematics independently. Therefore the lectures require more personal contributions.

Overview

  • After one year of in-depth studies, the Master's Mathematics/Applied Mathematics programme ends with a five-months Master's thesis, which does not focus on the mere understanding of mathematical concepts and methods anymore, but requires their independent advancement.
  • With the Master's degree students acquire the full qualification of a scientifically trained mathematician.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Algebraic Topology
  • Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology
  • Homogeneous Dynamics and Arithmeticity
  • Machine Learning for Finance and Complex Systems

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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100
IELTS
7

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Zürich, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to the degree programme one of the following is required: 

  • a. a university Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics comprising at least 180 ECTS credits(1 or an equivalent university degree in Mathematics 
  • b. a university Bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than Mathematics comprising at least 180 ECTS credits or an equivalent university degree which – also with the regard to any additional academic requirements within the given framework – satisfies the pertaining academic prerequisites. 

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    4380 CHF / year
    ≈ 4380 CHF / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    1460 CHF / year
    ≈ 1460 CHF / year

Additional Details

EU/EFTA students pay CHF 730 only if they hold a Swiss residence/work permit, qualify via family reunification, or have refugee status.

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
12000 CHF
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Zürich, Switzerland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for international students ETH Zurich
Merit-based

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ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Zürich, Switzerland
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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