Overview

The population is growing, urban areas are becoming more extensive and demands for mobility are increasing – but resources are finite. Therefore, the best possible solutions must be developed and implemented for complex spatial and transport-planning problems.

Course Overview

The Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has been created precisely with this in mind: It offers a wide-ranging university education and much practical relevance for aspiring professionals who want to contribute to resolving these types of challenges.

The programme enables students with different professional backgrounds to develop a common language and a common understanding of methodology to develop integrated solutions for sustainable spatial and infrastructure development.

Careers

With a Master's degree in Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems, career prospects are excellent. Challenging and diversified employment opportunities beckon – for example in consultancy offices, with transport operators, infrastructure providers, construction and real estate companies, banking and insurance companies, as well as with municipal authorities, local, cantonal or federal government.

Careers in research and development are equally attractive, either at a university or a research institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spatial and Landscape Development
Transport Systems and Behaviour
Network Infrastructure
Science in Perspective
Interdisciplinary project work
Master's thesis

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

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

Architecture Landscape Architecture View 4 other Masters in Architecture 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Engineering from ETH Zurich entitles the holder to unconditional admission.

Anyone who has obtained a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study and fulfils the performance-related requirements may also be admitted to the programme.
The minimum formal requirement is a Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS credits or an equivalent degree

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

1460 CHF / year

≈ 1460 CHF / year
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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

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Course Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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