Accommodation
You are responsible for finding suitable accommodation.
There is a small room contingent for international Master's degree students with an Excellence Scholarship as well as for international students in Direct Doctorate/Joint Master's programmes who meet certain conditions - see below for details.
!Beware of frauds
Unfortunately some fraud advertisements always find their way onto the internet.
The scammers attract interest with very cheap offers in great locations. Typically the landlord will be out of the country and can't show the flat personally. In most cases you'll be asked to pay a deposit and possibly rent(s) in advance to secure the rental contract or to receive the key.
Never transfer any money before you haven't seen the flat or room, if you don't trust the potential landlord hundred percent!
Try to find out more about the potential landlord!
Accommodation is your own responsibility
Due to the extremely tight housing market in Zurich, it is advisable to search early and in different ways. It is nearly impossible to find accommodation from home before arriving in Zurich (beware of fraud advertisements, see above!). If possible, you should come to Zurich in advance for a few days to search on the spot.
The Housing Office of the University / ETH Zurich runs its own search platform and publishes an extensive list of further search options.
Please note that the search for accommodation can take up to several weeks from the time of arrival in Zurich and you are responsible for booking temporary accommodation in a hotel/hostel or AirBnB for the first period.
Room pool for international ESOP, Joint Master and direct doctorate students
For a very small number of international Master's degree students (MSc) newly arriving in Switzerland, there is a small room contingent. Students in the following categories are eligible to apply for a room:
Start of studies in September
- international students who receive an Excellence Scholarship (ESOP)
- international students in direct doctorates (of study programmes located in Zurich) who applied in the 1st application period (Nov./Dec.)
All authorized persons will automatically receive the corresponding registration link by email by the end of April.
Start of studies in February
- International students of the following 3 Joint Master programmes: Applied Geophysics, Nuclear Engineering, Cyber Security
All authorized persons will automatically receive the corresponding registration link by email in time.