Yes, outstanding international students can receive living support plus a tuition fee waiver for a master’s at ETH Zurich through the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme 2027, and CMA9ja lists verified options like this for Nigerian applicants.
Many graduates with top academic results want to study at a leading Swiss university without the full cost of living and fees.
What the ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship Covers
The award provides a grant covering living and study expenses of CHF 13,500 per semester from Autumn 2027 onwards, plus a full tuition fee waiver.
It runs for the regular duration of the master’s programme, three or four semesters, and includes mentorship and the ETH Foundation network.
Approximately 60 Excellence Scholarships will be assigned for the 2027/28 academic year.
Decisions are communicated at the end of March 2027.
Before you commit, the Cost calculator adds up tuition, living costs, insurance and flights for your whole study period, and shows how much a scholarship would still leave you to fund.
Who Can Apply for the ETH Zurich ESOP
- Apply for a regular master’s programme at ETH Zurich (not MAS)
- Very good result in the bachelor’s degree programme (top 10 percent or grade A, based on self assessment)
- Open to all nationalities
- Not already enrolled in a master’s at ETH Zurich or holding a master’s degree
You must be reachable at the telephone number in your CV, as selection may include a phone or video interview in February.
How to Apply for ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship 2027
Submit your master’s application via eApply during the first window, and include the required pre proposal for your master thesis.
The application window is open from 1 November to 30 November 2026 at 11.59 MEZ for a start in HS27.
Confirm every detail on the official ETH Zurich page before you apply. See more Switzerland options on the Switzerland scholarships page at CMA Nigeria.
Grades rarely translate neatly between systems. The Grade converter helps you see how your result compares when you apply abroad.
Prepare your documents early and submit through eApply while the window is open.
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