Application and Admissions
Applications for the Autumn 2027 intake will open in autumn 2026. Further information will be available soon.
Key Application Dates Intake 2027
Application Process
1. Submit Application
Complete your application online in English by one of our application deadlines. The School for Continuing Education (SCE) manages the application process and provides all necessary information on its website. You can apply via the online application tool eApply, which is linked on the SCE website during the application period. Ensure all required documents (see below) are ready before applying. Your CV, motivation letter and employment references must be in English.
Online Application
Get guidance before you apply
Request a profile assessment
Submit your profile details and our Admissions Team will provide personalised feedback on how your experience, academic background, and leadership potential align with MAS MTEC.
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Book a personal consultation
Schedule a 30-minute video call with our Admissions Team to discuss your questions and explore how MAS MTEC can support your professional growth.
2. Application Verification
The School for Continuing Education verifies all applications for completeness and adherence to formal criteria. If your application is incomplete, the School for Continuing Education will contact you to rectify the situation.
3. Application Review
The MAS MTEC Admissions Committee will review your application to assess your fit for our programme.
4. Personal One-to-One
If selected for the next step, a member of the Admissions Committee will email you shortly after the application deadline to organise a one-to-one meeting. The session will last 30 minutes and is conducted online using Microsoft Teams. It will cover professional, personal, and career-related topics. We recommend that you prepare thoroughly in advance of the meeting.
5. Accepting an Offer and Payment
If your application is successful, a member of the Admissions Committee will contact you by phone or email after all one-to-ones have been conducted for the deadline you applied. If you receive an offer, you are automatically enrolled in the programme. You have 30 days to deregister for the programme at no cost. For later withdrawals, you will be charged a fee (see details below)
Details
Candidates are required to have:
- A degree at the Master's level in a scientific or technical discipline from a university recognised by ETH, or an equivalent educational qualification. If you have any questions about your qualification, please reach out for a profile assessment. Applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may also be considered for admission sur dossier, subject to an individual assessment of their academic background and professional experience.
- At least 2 years of professional work experience
- Good knowledge of English (C2); no formal certificate needed
Qualified candidates with a comparable education can be admitted “sur dossier” after proving evidence of professional experience and additional qualifications in the required areas. All candidates will go through a selection process that takes into consideration their qualifications and professional experience.
Bring your own device
Starting with Autumn Semester 2024, ETH Zurich requires you to have a laptop for studying with a certain minimum configuration.
The typical MAS MTEC student
Our students are on average 33 years old with seven years of work experience. They are specialists and emerging leaders with a technical or scientific university education. They work in a variety of different industries and have diverse cultural backgrounds.
Required application documents:
- Copy of diploma of the highest or most relevant degree (in the original language and in D/F/I or E translation)
- Transcript of records listing the courses taken with grades of that degree (in English or D/F/I)
- Copy of passport or identity card: Third-country citizens must submit a scan of their passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months (only the page with photo, name, date of birth, expiry date). CH/EU/EFTA citizens can upload a copy of their valid identity card (front and back) if no passport is available
- Completed and signed Download consent form (PDF, 94 KB)
- CV (in English)
- Letter of recommendation and letter of motivation (in English)
- Job references (in English if possible)
Additional application documents
- Doctoral students: Thesis abstract (in English)
For details regarding transcripts, ID, and file format, please consult the webpage of the ETH School for Continuing Education:
* Please note that you will be admitted to the MAS MTEC programme automatically after you have received a positive admissions decision from ETH Zurich. After this, withdrawals have to be communicated in writing and may incur fees.
Successful graduates of the MAS MTEC programme will be awarded the academic title “Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics”.