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

110 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 110 modules

Free electives

49

Maths and foundations

41

Data and computing

9

Research methods

7

Society, ethics and law

2

Projects and labs

1

Business and management

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 Physics⁠
Credits90 ECTS⁠
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 6 of 6 similar

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

This programmeMaster Physics ETH Zürich110
Master Earth Sciences ETH Zürich79
Master Biology ETH Zürich60
Master Statistics ETH Zürich46
Master Chemistry ETH Zürich29
  • 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 data and computing

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Maths and foundations
44% here
30% typical

Less here than typical

Data and computing
8% here
15% typical
Thesis
0% here
5% typical
Research methods
7% here
10% typical

About the same as typical: projects and labs, languages and communication, society, ethics and law, specialist subjects, internship, business and management.

What is only here?

48 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

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

Maths and foundations

34
  • Nuclear Energy Conversion
  • Quantum Measurements and OptomechanicsQuantum Measurements and Optomechanics
  • Micro and Nano-Tomography of Biological Tissues
  • 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
  • Advanced Solid State Physics
  • Medical Physics I
  • Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation
  • Ultrafast Laser Physics
+26 more
  • Quantum Optics
  • Dissipative Quantum Systems
  • Quantum Science with Superconducting Circuits: Advanced Topics
  • Quantum Error Correction
  • Light-Matter Interaction in Semiconductors: Physics and Applications
  • Quantum cascade lasers: fundamentals and frequency comb operation
  • Topology and Synthetic Dimensions in Photonics
  • Classical and Quantum Parametric Phenomena
  • Experimental and Theoretical Aspects of Quantum Gases
  • Advanced Methods in Quantum Many-Body Theory
  • Experimental Techniques in Quantum and Electro-Optics
  • Astro-Particle Physics I
  • Low Energy Particle Physics
  • Experimental Methods and Instruments of Particle Physics
  • Neutrino Physics
  • Particle Accelerator Physics and Modeling IDoes not take place this semester.
  • Quantum Simulations of Gauge Theories
  • Effective Field Theories for Particle Physics
  • Strongly Correlated Systems in Atomic and Condensed Matter Physics
  • Introduction to Quantum Electrodynamics
  • Symmetries in Physics
  • Geometry and Topology in Condensed Matter Physics (University of Zurich)No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: PHY542 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
  • Phenomenology of Particle Physics I
  • The Physics of Space Weather
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles

Data and computing

7
  • Optical Communication Fundamentals
  • Information Systems for Engineers
  • Programming Techniques for Scientific Simulations I
  • 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
  • Quantum Information Processing I: Concepts
  • Quantum Information Processing II: Implementations
  • Bayesian Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Research methods

4
  • Extended Research Project
  • Physics in Medical Research: From Atoms to Cells
  • Qualitative Methods in Physics
  • Experimental Foundations of Particle PhysicsThis course can only be registered as "402-0218-MSL Research Project"

Society, ethics and law

2
  • Consciousness: From Philosophy to Neuroscience (University of Zurich)
  • Energy and Sustainability in the 21st Century (Part I)

Projects and labs

1
  • EM-Practical
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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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 11 similar programmes, in euros / semester

This programme €2,384

Costs more than 1 of 10 similar programmes. Half of them cost €2,384.

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

All 11, cheapest first
How to start

Apply by 30 Nov 2026

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
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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
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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?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Switzerland

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeMaster Physics ETH ZürichSimilarMaster Biochemistry - Chemical Biology ETH ZürichSimilarMaster Earth Sciences 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

6 of 6 publish a next date.

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Master Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

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

35% maths and foundations · 26% data and computing

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland

Master Biology

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

25% maths and foundations · 25% free electives

MasterSpecialisationsTaught in EnglishEnglish
Next date

ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland

Master Statistics

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

40% data and computing · 30% maths and foundations

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland

Master Chemistry

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

28% maths and foundations · 21% free electives

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Master Physics is a master's programme in sciences and maths at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 1.5 years. It carries 90 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 110 modules, of which 109 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (44%), free electives (40%) and data and computing (8%).

How much does Master Physics 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 13 fields we hold

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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 · 8 with values · 1 without
QualificationMaster of Science ETH in Physics⁠
Credits90 ECTS⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration1.5 years⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelCh master · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
LocationZurich, SwitzerlandInferred
Start ruleIntake: Autumn semester only⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

Institution record: ETH Zürich

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