Is ETH Zurich as good as MIT for Indian students?

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ETH Zurich is on par with MIT if not better. Both rank among the top 10 universities in the world. However, both cater to different career goals and have distinct study environments. Students can assess which is right for them based on the comparison given below:

Comparison Parameter	ETH Zurich	MIT
Global Ranking 2026 (QS)	#7	#1
Acceptance Rate	25% to 27%	4.6%
Better for	Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Civil/Mechanical Engineering	Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, and Business/Management
Annual Cost of Living	CHF 22,100 (INR 26.9 Lakhs)	USD 26,000 (INR 31.6 Lakhs)
Average Annual Tuition Costs	CHF 4,380 or INR 5.32 Lakhs	USD 66,720 or INR 81.15 Lakhs
Average Graduate Salary	INR 1.2 Cr to INR 1.8 Cr	INR 1.1 Cr to INR 1.6 Cr

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