Our classification by 89 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in German, in Zurich.
All 89 modules
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 16 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 8 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 0 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 0 |
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| · autumn_semester | Elective | 0 |
| · autumn_semester | Recommended no credit | 0 |
| · autumn_semester | Recommended no credit | 0 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective recommended | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 5 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 5 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 5 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 1 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 7 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 5 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 1 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 14 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 5 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 14 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
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ETH ZürichShare here against the average of 5 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
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≥ CHF 4,530 first year · 2026/27 · specific applicants · our sum
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| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ch, li · or residence in CH/LI when the entrance qualification was obtained; EU/EFTA wit… | 2026/27 | CHF 730 / semester ≈ €795 |
| Tuition | Other foreign · note: students who do not meet the group 1 criteria | 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester ≈ €2,384 |
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Among 6 similar programmes, in euros / semester
Costs more than 0 of 5 similar programmes. Half of them cost €2,384.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
| This programme | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Chemical and Bioengineering (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Environmental Engineering (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Geospatial Engineering (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Materials Science (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
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| This programmeBachelor Mechanical Engineering ETH Zürich | SimilarBachelor Electrical Engineering and Information Technology ETH Zürich | SimilarBachelor Environmental Engineering ETH Zürich | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 |
| Duration | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Language | German | German | German |
| Next date | 1 Dec 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 |
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ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
28% free electives · 13% data and computing
ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
20% projects and labs · 19% maths and foundations
ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
60% maths and foundations · 13% projects and labs
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Bachelor Mechanical Engineering is a bachelor's programme in engineering and technology at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 3 years. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German.
The institution publishes 89 modules, of which 71 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (40%), thesis (16%) and maths and foundations (13%).
CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w…. In euros that is ≈ €2,384.
1 Dec 2026 (Apply by).
German (Requires C1 level).
3 years.
ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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