About the studies

Before and during the exchange and visiting studies at ETH Zurich, requirements must be met.

Prerequisites & conditions

You must adhere to our study plan guidelines. All the links (e.g. conditions set by the departments at ETH) in the file are also relevant to your application. Whenever you want to change your study plan during your stay at ETH, you must refer to the guidelines.

Download Open the study plan guidelines (PDF, 131 KB)

Take note of ETH's semester dates, the programmes and benefit from the tips.

See the semester dates
See the programmes
Get tips for planning your studies

Useful resources

The following information only becomes relevant after your application has been accepted. Nevertheless, you may find some of them helpful even before you apply.

See the necessary steps before your arrival and in your first weeks at ETH (e.g. accommodation, insurances)
Get practical tips for living in Switzerland

Questions?

FAQ for quick answers
Departmental exchange coordinators
Contact & desk of the Student Exchange Office