Comparative and International Studies MA
The required application documents for the desired degree programme differ depending on your previous education.
You are applying to an ETH Zurich Master's degree programme with a:
Language of instruction/Proof of language proficiency
English, proof of proficiency required by the application deadline: Level C1, see Language requirements
Course content information
All courses are to be listed, including not yet completed units (in English).
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GRE General Test
A GRE test is not mandatory. We recommend a GRE test voluntarily for students from Non-EU/EFTA countries.
Recommendation letter
Two academic letters of reference by university professors (postdocs possible) - at least one of them by a professor from your degree-granting institution. Letters must be submitted by the referees online. Important: Make sure your referees use the template provided.
Motivation letter
Approximately one A4 page in the language of instruction of the chosen programme, stating your motivation for choosing this specific Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich.
Language of instruction
English
Course content information
All courses are to be listed, including not yet completed units (in English).
Download Download template (PDF, 339 KB)
Recommendation letter
Two academic letters of reference by university professors (postdocs possible) - at least one of them by a professor from your degree-granting institution. Letters must be submitted by the referees online. Important: Make sure your referees use the template provided.
Motivation letter
Approximately one A4 page in the language of instruction of the chosen programme, stating your motivation for choosing this specific Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich.
Language of instruction
English
Course content information
All courses are to be listed, including not yet completed units (in English).
Download Download template (PDF, 339 KB)
Recommendation letter
Two academic letters of reference by university professors (postdocs possible) - at least one of them by a professor from your degree-granting institution. Letters must be submitted by the referees online. Important: Make sure your referees use the template provided.
Motivation letter
Approximately one A4 page in the language of instruction of the chosen programme, stating your motivation for choosing this specific Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich.
Language of instruction/Proof of language proficiency
English, proof of proficiency required by the application deadline: Level C1, see Language requirements
Course content information
All courses are to be listed, including not yet completed units (in English).
Download Download template (PDF, 339 KB)
Recommendation letter
Two academic letters of reference by university professors (postdocs possible) - at least one of them by a professor from your degree-granting institution. Letters must be submitted by the referees online. Important: Make sure your referees use the template provided.
Motivation letter
Approximately one A4 page in the language of instruction of the chosen programme, stating your motivation for choosing this specific Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich.