Our classification by 72 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 2-year master's programme, taught in English, in Zurich.
Four specialisations structure this 2-year, 120-ECTS master's in computer science: Data Management Systems, Machine Intelligence, Secure and Reliable Systems, and Theoretical Computer Science. The elective list ranges from Principles of Distributed Computing (7 ECTS) and Mathematics of Information (9) to Cryptographic Protocols, 3D Vision, a Seminar in Deep Neural Networks and a 10-ECTS Game Programming Laboratory.
Teaching is in English, study is full time, and entry is in the autumn semester only. The qualifying bachelor disciplines named are computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and mechanical engineering. English proof can be IELTS Academic 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each part, or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of 193 or C2 Proficiency score of 200. Applicants with an international bachelor's degree apply between 1 and 30 November 2026 for the 2027/28 year.
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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 17 similar programmes, in euros / semester
Costs more than 6 of 16 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,057 and €11,925.
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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 3 more.
| This programmeMaster Computer Science ETH Zürich | SimilarMaster Cyber Security ETH Zürich | SimilarMaster Data Science 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 · BaselSwitzerland
36% data and computing · 24% free electives
ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
41% data and computing · 29% free electives
Université Genève · GenevaSwitzerland
28% data and computing · 22% business and management
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Master Computer Science is a master's programme in computing and data at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 2 years. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 72 modules, of which 70 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (61%), free electives (23%) and projects and labs (11%).
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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