Zurich€726.72 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
32% society, ethics and law · 9% thesis
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- Society, ethics and law 41%
- Specialist subjects 15%
- Business and management 14%
- Languages and communication 9%
Our classification by 40 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in German, in Zurich.
PriceCHF 2,190/ semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w… ≈ €2,384CHF 2,190/ semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w… ≈ €2,384For you · specific applicants
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LanguageGermanRequires C1 level
Duration3 years
What you will study
40 modules published
Across 3 years of study.
Where will you be?
6 semesters, one by one
Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.
Year 1
Final project10 ECTS
Semester 2Not stated
Year 2
7 modules26 ECTS
Semester 4Not stated
Year 3
5 modules16 ECTS
Semester 6Not stated
StudyFinal projectYear known, semester not
How does study run?
8 lines through 3 years
One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Society, ethics and law
Principles of Political ScienceMilitary Psychology and Pedagogy IMilitary Sociology I+1
World Politics Since 1945: The History of International RelationsMilitary History I
Social Psychology of GroupsIntroduction to Constitutional Law in Security Policy
Specialist subjects
BA ColloquiumThe Role of Technology in National and International Security Policy
Strategic Studies IEuropean Integration
Swiss Foreign PolicyAdvanced
Business and management
MicroeconomicsLeadership I
Business Administration IDefense Economics I
Languages and communication
English, Part IEnglish, Part III
Research methods
Proseminar I: Political Science Research Designs
Conflict Research I: Political Violence
Data and computing
Introduction to Cybersecurity Politics
Thesis
Bachelor's Thesis
Free electives
16 options
Year 1 · 12 modules · 16 options
Principles of Political Science
Military Psychology and Pedagogy I
Military Sociology I
History Part One: Europe (The Cradle of Modernity, Britain, 1789-1914)
BA Colloquium
The Role of Technology in National and International Security Policy
Microeconomics
Leadership I
English, Part I
English, Part III
Proseminar I: Political Science Research Designs
Bachelor's Thesis
16 elective options
Year 2 · 7 modules
World Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations
Military History I
Strategic Studies I
European Integration
Business Administration I
Defense Economics I
Conflict Research I: Political Violence
Year 3 · 5 modules
Social Psychology of Groups
Introduction to Constitutional Law in Security Policy
Swiss Foreign Policy
Advanced
Introduction to Cybersecurity Politics
How does the focus shift?
Society, ethics and law all the way
Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
- Specialist subjects
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Thesis
- Free electives
What are all the subjects?
All 40 modules
Year 1 · 28 modules · 85 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 10 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective recommended | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 7 modules · all required · 26 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
Year 3 · 5 modules · all required · 16 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelCh bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
Credits180 ECTS
Study mode?Not found on official pages
Delivery?Not found on official pages
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More languages and communication than 5 of 5 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeBachelor Public Policy
ETH Zürich
ETH Zürich40
1 of 6 similar programmes publish too few modules to compare.
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Thesis
- Free electives
Is this a typical programme?
More business and management than usual
Share here against the average of 5 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Business and management
Society, ethics and law
Languages and communication
Less here than typical
Specialist subjects
About the same as typical: thesis, data and computing, research methods, projects and labs.
Which year differs most?
Year 1 stands out most
The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.
- Specialist subjects
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Thesis
- Free electives
Where you'll study
Studying in Zurich
What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 440,935 in 2025
Distance to the centre≈ 0.6 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its ownInferred
FacilitiesGymInferred, Library, Music rooms
FoodCafeteria (Hönggerberg campus), Cafeteria (Zentrum campus)
SupportCareer service, Counselling, Disability support, Student clubsInferred, Student union
The rest of what we hold on ETH Zürich is on its page.
What it costs
At least CHF 4,530 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ CHF 4,530 first year · 2026/27 · specific applicants · our sum
Tuition 2026/27 · 2 semestersCHF 4,380
Application feeCHF 150
?Not published: living costs
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Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)
| 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 |
What changes the price?
3 things that move it
−CHF 12,000
Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)
Grant
Giorgio Pegoraro Scholarship
Grant
Nizzola Excellence Scholarship
How to start
Apply by 31 Mar 2027
Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.
When does it happen?
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Every date (6 dates)
Mar 2027
- Application deadline
- Language certificate
- Application deadline
- Language certificate
Sep 2027
- Programme starts
Oct 2027
- Entrance exam registration
Is my language good enough?
German requirementC1 CEFR minimum
What are the steps?
- 1Check you qualify·Unknown
- 2Prove your languageStage: Application · CEFR from: C1 · Language: German
- 3Admission tests·Unknown
- 4How they choose·Unknown
- 5Where you apply·Unknown
- 6Documents·Unknown
- 7Deadline31 Mar 2027 · Application · Term: Autumn semester · With entrance exam · Start date: 1 Dec 2026 · 2027/28
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- 31 Mar 2027 · Language certificate · Term: Autumn semester · With entrance exam · 2027/28
- 15 Oct 2027 · Entrance exam registration · Term: Autumn semester · With entrance exam · Start date: 15 Sep 2027 · 2027/28
- 31 Mar 2027 · Application · Term: Autumn semester · Without entrance exam · Start date: 1 Dec 2026 · 2027/28
- 31 Mar 2027 · Language certificate · Term: Autumn semester · Without entrance exam · 2027/28
- 8StartDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Term: Autumn semester · 2027/28
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
0 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, all countries
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeBachelor Public Policy ETH Zürich | SimilarPolitical Science Universität Wien | SimilarSociology Universität Wien | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | Not published | Not published |
| Duration | 3 years | 6 semesters | 6 semesters |
| Language | German | German | German |
| Next date | 1 Dec 2026 | 11 Jan 2027 | 11 Jan 2027 |
6 of 6 publish a next date.
Johannes Kepler Universität Linz · LinzAustria
Bachelor's Degree in Social Economics
Bachelorstudium Sozialwirtschaft
€726.72 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
23% society, ethics and law · 21% business and management
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€726.72 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
5% research methods · 4% thesis
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€726.72 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
- 180
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- 3 yr
- length
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The programme, from the facts
Bachelor Public Policy is a bachelor's programme in social sciences and psychology at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 3 years. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German.
The institution publishes 40 modules, of which 16 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (41%), business and management (14%) and languages and communication (9%).
How much does Bachelor Public Policy cost?
CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w…. In euros that is ≈ €2,384.
When is the next deadline or start?
1 Dec 2026 (Apply by).
What language is it taught in?
German (Requires C1 level).
How long does it take?
3 years.
Where is it?
ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Term: Autumn semester · 2027/28
Admission · 1 with values
Language requirementStage: Application · CEFR from: C1 · Language: German
Programme · 4 with values · 2 without
Credits180 ECTS
Delivery?Not found on official pages
Duration3 years
Language of instructionGerman
LevelCh bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
Study mode?Not found on official pages
Institution record: ETH Zürich