- Zurich, Switzerland
Consistently ranked the top university in continental Europe, ETH
Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, is a leading player
in research and education in Switzerland and worldwide. The
international outlook - two-thirds of the professors have been
recruited from abroad - and the excellent teaching and research
infrastructure make ETH Zurich the ideal place for creative
personalities.
Beyond world-class education, Zurich is known for its high quality of
living. With 391,000 inhabitants (almost one million in the greater
metropolitan area), Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. The
city has a metropolitan flair, excellent sports facilities, and a wide
range of cultural and recreational offerings.

Area(s) of Study
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Engineering Studies
- Neuroscience
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Science
Sponsored by College of Natural Sciences
Academic Information
Education at ETH Zurich is research-based - students can contact faculty to oversee proposed research. Students must follow their admitted college's registration guidelines. Exchange students may attend 1 intensive and 1 semester language course free of charge and can also register for 1 course at University of Zurich.
Faculty
***DATES include session exam period, which many times can be preponed or proctored from the US upon request.*** CNS Students must apply to one of the below participating faculties at ETH. Also open to Engineering majors. You earn regular in-residence credit and grades compute into UT GPA.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and German
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Elig. Majors: CH, BCH, BIO, M, NEU, NTR, PHY, E E, CHE
- Minimum GPA of 3.00 required and Junior-level standing
- Knowledge of German NOT required.
- Engineering students need to contact helena@austin.utexas.edu
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Most housing is offered by various institutions connected with, but independent of, ETH Zurich. Students must start exploring accommodations resources early. Very limited number of room options through ETH Zurich are available for exchange students: wohnen.ethz.ch/en/search-accommodation/international-students.html.
Open To
College of Natural Science
Program Cost
Students pay $75 app fee and regular UT tuition for semester abroad. German language and/or culture course for foreign students have an additional cost. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/visa, housing, food, local transportation, and general costs of living. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.
Dates:
- Program: February 19, 2024 to June 14, 2024
- Instructional: February 19, 2024 to June 14, 2024
- Final Deadline: September 1, 2023
- Program: September 18, 2023 to January 19, 2024
- Instructional: September 18, 2023 to December 22, 2023
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2022
- Final Deadline: March 25, 2022
Application Code
090105
Program Coordinator
Alex Schnurpel
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Exchange Partner Information
Scholarships
Scholarships
Brochure
List of Available Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost of Living
Make an Appointment
Next Step
1) View advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore regional. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.