A master's programme, taught in English, in Zurich.

PriceCHF 2,190/ semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w… ≈ €2,384
Next dateApply by
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS Academic 7.0
Duration1.5 years⁠

✓ 7 official sources · checked 1 Nov 2026

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What you will study

98 modules published

What do you choose?

1 of 9 specialisations

Branches are the options the institution lists.

The options

  • Astrophysics
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Finance
  • Control Theory
  • Electromagnetics
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Physics of the Atmosphere
  • Physics
When you choose: not stated
All 9 options
  • Robotics
What are all the subjects?

All 98 modules

Data and computing

36

Free electives

34

Maths and foundations

22

Projects and labs

2

Languages and communication

1

Research methods

1

Society, ethics and law

1

Specialist subjects

1

The institution lists these modules without a year. Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelCh master · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
QualificationMaster of Science ETH in Computational Science and Engineering⁠
Credits90 ECTS! Sources disagree
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryNot 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 maths and foundations than 5 of 5 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeMaster Computational Science and Engineering ETH Zürich98
Master Data Science ETH Zürich80
Master Computer Science ETH Zürich72
Master Cyber Security ETH Zürich48
Business Analytics Université Genève40
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More maths and foundations, less projects and labs

Share here against the average of 5 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Maths and foundations
25% here
7% typical

Less here than typical

Projects and labs
1% here
9% typical
Data and computing
41% here
47% typical
Internship
0% here
5% typical
Business and management
0% here
5% typical

About the same as typical: society, ethics and law, languages and communication, research methods, thesis.

What is only here?

31 modules not found at 5 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Maths and foundations

14
  • Discrete Event Systems
  • Semester Paper Successful participation in the course unit 401-2000-00L Scientific Works in Mathematics or 402-2000-00L Scientific Works in Physicsis is required. Approval via the form https://my.cse.ethz.ch/ is MANDATORY (Please note: In myStudies all lecturers can be selected despite the fact that some of them are actually not authorised as supervisors.)
  • Advanced Numerical Methods for CSE
  • Seminar in Physics for CSE
  • Seminar in Electromagnetics for CSE
  • Seminar in Physics of the Atmosphere for CSE
  • Seminar in Chemistry for CSE
  • Theoretical Astrophysics (University of Zurich)No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student. UZH Module Code: AST512 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
+6 more
  • Quantum Mechanics IA repetition week is offered in the middle of the semester.
  • Particle Accelerator Physics and Modeling IDoes not take place this semester.
  • Advanced Quantum Chemistry
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Numerical Modelling I and II: Theory and Applications
  • Numerical Modelling in Fortran

Data and computing

13
  • Solving Partial Differential Equations in Parallel on GPUs
  • Embedded Systems
  • Optical Communication Fundamentals
  • Applied Computer Architecture
  • Algorithms, Probability, and Computing
  • Software Engineering
  • Responsible Machine Learning with Insurance Applications
  • Mathematical and Computational Methods in Photonics
+5 more
  • Seminar in Computational Finance for CSE
  • Computational Astrophysics (University of Zurich)No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student. UZH Module Code: AST245 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
  • Introduction to Computational Physics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Analysis of Climate and Weather Data

Projects and labs

2
  • Computational PsychiatryPlease note that participation in this course and the practical sessions requires additional registration at: http://www.translationalneuromodeling.org/cpcourse/
  • Case Studies Seminar (Autumn Semester 2026)

Research methods

1
  • Numerical Solution of Stochastic Ordinary Differential Equations Alternative course titles: "Numerical Analysis of Stochastic Ordinary Differential Equations" / "Computational Methods for Quantitative Finance: Monte Carlo and Sampling Methods"

Specialist subjects

1
  • Seismic Waves
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)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
Tuitionch, li · or residence in CH/LI when the entrance qualification was obtained; EU/EFTA wit…2026/27CHF 730 / semester
≈ €795
TuitionOther foreign · note: students who do not meet the group 1 criteria2026/27CHF 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

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 17 similar programmes, in euros / semester

This programme €2,384

Costs more than 6 of 16 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,057 and €11,925.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 17, cheapest first
How to start

Apply by 30 Nov 2026

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upApplication deadlineAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
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Every date (2 dates)
Nov 2026
  • Application deadline
Apr 2027
  • Application deadline
Is my language good enough?
English requirement7.0 IELTS overall4 tests accepted
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 4 accepted proofs
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
What do they ask for?
Prior educationUnknown
How to applyUnknown
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

4 of 5 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Switzerland

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 3 more.

This programmeMaster Computational Science and Engineering ETH ZürichSimilarMaster Data Science ETH ZürichSimilarMaster Computational Biology and Bioinformatics ETH Zürich
PriceCHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27
Duration1.5 years2 years2 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date30 Nov 202630 Nov 202630 Nov 2026

5 of 5 publish a next date.

ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland

Master Computer Science

CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w… ≈ €2,384

61% data and computing · 23% free electives

MasterSpecialisationsTaught in EnglishEnglish
Next date

ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland

Master Cyber Security

CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w… ≈ €2,384

62% data and computing · 22% free electives

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland

Business Analytics

CHF 500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

28% data and computing · 22% business and management

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Master Computational Science and Engineering is a master's programme in computing and data at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 1.5 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 98 modules, of which 96 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (41%), free electives (29%) and maths and foundations (25%).

It includes a choice of specialisations.

How much does Master Computational Science and Engineering 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?

30 Nov 2026 (Apply by).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS Academic 7.0).

How long does it take?

1.5 years.

Where is it?

ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.

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Everything we hold

All 14 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Admission · 1 with values
Language requirementC1 Advanced 193 · CEFR: C1 · Language: EnglishInferredC2 Proficiency 200 · CEFR: C2 · Language: EnglishInferredTOEFL iBT 5.0 · Note: 100 for exams taken before 21 January 2026 · Language: EnglishInferredIELTS Academic 7.0 · Language: English · Min subscore: 6.0Inferred
Programme · 9 with values · 1 without
QualificationMaster of Science ETH in Computational Science and Engineering⁠
Credits90 ECTS! Sources disagree
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration1.5 years! Sources disagree
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelCh master · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
LocationZurich, SwitzerlandInferred
Start ruleIntake: Autumn semester only⁠
Study modeFull time⁠
TracksAstrophysics · Type: Specialisation⁠Chemistry · Type: Specialisation⁠Computational Finance · Type: Specialisation⁠Control Theory · Type: Specialisation⁠Electromagnetics · Type: Specialisation⁠Fluid Dynamics · Type: Specialisation⁠Physics of the Atmosphere · Type: Specialisation⁠Physics · Type: Specialisation⁠Robotics · Type: Specialisation⁠

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