Our classification by 79 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 2-year master's programme, taught in English, in Zurich.
Students pick one of four specialisations: Construction and Maintenance Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, or Materials and Mechanics. Structures dominate the elective list, with Bridge Design, Method of Finite Elements I, Seismic Design of Structures I and an 11-credit Project on Structural Engineering. Water and natural hazards appear as well, through Flood Protection, River Restoration and Snow and Avalanches: Processes and Risk Management. The Master's Thesis carries 20 credits.
The English-taught Master of Science ETH is a full-time, two-year degree of 120 ECTS credits. Entry is possible in the autumn semester only. Language proof can be IELTS Academic at 7.0 with a 6.0 subscore, or a Cambridge C1 Advanced result of grade B.
Across 2 years of study.
Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.
Branches are the options the institution lists.
All 79 modules
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | Required | 20 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 11 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 11 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 11 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 1 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 11 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 11 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 11 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective recommended | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective recommended | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 2 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 5 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
ETH ZürichShare here against the average of 4 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 8 similar programmes, in euros / semester
Costs more than 3 of 7 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,057 and €2,384.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
| Architecture and Construction (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,057 |
| Civil Engineering - Building and Industry Construction (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,057 |
| Geoinformatics (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,057 |
| This programme | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Master Geomatics (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Master Integrated Building Systems (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Master Landscape Architecture (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Master Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
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| C1 Advanced 193 · CEFR: C1 · Language: English |
| C2 Proficiency 200 · CEFR: C2 · Language: English |
| TOEFL iBT 5.0 · Note: 100 for exams taken before 21 January 2026 · Language: English |
| IELTS Academic 7.0 · Language: English · Min subscore: 6.0 |
Similar: same level, field and language, Switzerland
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 2 more.
| This programmeMaster Civil Engineering ETH Zürich | SimilarMaster Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems ETH Zürich | SimilarMaster Integrated Building Systems ETH Zürich | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 |
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | 30 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 |
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ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
30% free electives · 26% projects and labs
ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
35% projects and labs · 34% free electives
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Master Civil Engineering is a master's programme in architecture and building at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 2 years. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 79 modules, of which 66 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (52%), projects and labs (15%) and maths and foundations (8%).
It includes a choice of specialisations.
CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w…. In euros that is ≈ €2,384.
30 Nov 2026 (Apply by).
English (Requires IELTS Academic 7.0).
2 years.
ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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