Do I need German for MA courses at ETH Zurich?

No, deferrals are not allowed at ETH Zurich to the next intake. If you are given an offer of admission, it is only valid for the specific semester for which the application is submitted. Look at the pointer given below -

• The applicants (if they missed the current intake) would be required to submit

ETH Zurich has strict admission deadlines and no flexibility or provision for late applications. 

All the required admission materials are required to be submitted via the official portal of ETH Zurich. There are no exceptions and late or incomplete applications are not processed at this institu

Yes, Indian students are allowed to change their programme at ETH Zurich. To do that, students need to submit a written request to the Registrar's Office via email after enrolment starts for the following semester.

Students enrolled in UG courses can change their programme twice before graduating. A

ETH Zurich ranks among the top 10 universities in Europe globally in QS Rankings 2026. The university ranks #2 in Europe and #7 in the world. The table below shows how the ETH Zurich ranking has changed in recent years:

Yes, apart from tuition costs, Indian students also need to pay an additional compulsory semester fees worth CHF 74 (INR 9 K). The fee is charged every semester and goes directly to fund additional campus services and student life organizations.

Check the table below for a breakdown of the fee: