Summer Research 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.

Summer Research Credit

Applied Science and Engineering: There are 2 options. Please indicate which option you are pursuing in the Study Plan section of the Learning Abroad application. (1) Students may pursue research on not-for-credit basis. Students will pay incidental fees but no tuition fee with this option. Students can apply the summer research hours towards their degree requirements. There will be no transcript issued by the host institution. (2) Students may enroll in an APS299Y0 course while on exchange and obtain credit for this research experience. Please check with your department to see if you are eligible to enroll in APS299Y0. Students pay U of T tuition while on exchange.  

Research projects: For available projects, please see here.

Funding: Students applying to ETH-Zurich Swiss Federal Institute of Technology for 12-16 weeks should also apply for Globalink Research Award. Successful GRA applicants will not be considered for $3000 CIE funding and IE Award because the GRA amount is greater of the two.

Housing: On-campus housing is not available.

Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.

Location

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

Status

Accepting Applications: No
Timeline: 12- 16 weeks, May-August
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Varies

Deadlines: Summer Deadline: December 4, 2023

Details

Language of Study: English
Level of Study: Undergrad
Subjects Available at Host: Applied Science and Engineering
Program Type: Research
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fees
Funding: $3000 + Possibility of IE Award OR Globalink Research Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: Applied Science and Engineering
Requirements: Minimum cGPA 3.0 and 2+ years of study completed