Exchange: ETH-Zurich Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

ETH Zurich is one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences. It is well known for its excellent education, ground-breaking fundamental research and for implementing its results directly into practice.

Study field that are open to exchange are:

  • > Agricultural Sciences
  • > Biology
  • > Biotechnology
  • > Chemistry
  • > Civil Engineering
  • > Computational Science and Engineering
  • > Computer Science
  • > Earth and Climate Sciences
  • > Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • > Environmental Engineering
  • > Environmental Sciences
  • > Food Science and Nutrition
  • > Geospatial Engineering
  • > Health Science and Technology
  • > Materials Science
  • > Mathematics
  • > Mechanical Engineering
  • > Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • > Physics

You must have completed 2 years of study in a relevant field of study.

Departments of ETH may have further requirements. See the conditions set by each department.

Credit Equivalency: 60 ECTS = 5.0 U of T FCE

Available Courses: Check which programs are open for exchange students here and look up courses here.

Restricted Programs: Architecture, Social Sciences and Humanity.

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here.

Specific Funding Available: Heyning-Roelli Foundation Scholarship and ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships

Note: This destination is only open to Full Year or Winter exchange. This destination’s term date does not align with U of T’s. If you have any questions, please email learning.abroad@utoronto.ca.

Location

Country(ies): Switzerland
City: Zürich
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Full Year (Sept-Aug), Winter (Feb-Aug)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Full Year Deadline: January 14, 2026
Winter Deadline: April 8, 2026

Details

Language of Study: English, German
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Research, Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award, Funding from Host Institution, Heyning-Roelli Foundation Scholarship, ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 3.0 (Undergraduates) or B (Graduates); exchange available after 2 years of study in a relevant field of study (Science or Engineering); Language Requirement: depending on course selection, German B2 may be required.