ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
Master Environmental Engineering
27% thesis · 13% maths and foundations

Our classification by 22 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 2-year master's programme, taught in English, in Zurich.
Across 2 years of study.
Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.
All 22 modules
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 8 |
| · 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 | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 5 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 4 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | 4 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | 30 |
| · autumn_semester | 8 |
| · autumn_semester | 8 |
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.
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
About the same as typical: internship, specialist subjects, business and management.
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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 33 similar programmes, in euros / semester
Costs more than 19 of 32 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,057 and €2,384.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.
| 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 4 more.
| This programmeMaster Nuclear Engineering | SimilarMaster Quantum Engineering | SimilarMaster Biomedical Engineering | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
27% thesis · 13% maths and foundations
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20% free electives · 16% thesis
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52% free electives · 12% thesis
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58% maths and foundations · 28% free electives
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Master Nuclear Engineering is a master's programme in engineering and technology at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 2 years. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 22 modules, of which 12 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (30%), thesis (23%) and free electives (17%).
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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