Indicators
The indicators help evaluate the chances of securing an exchange place.
Principle
Three variants are possible.
- Very strong competition: The number of applicants typically far exceeds the available spots.
- Medium to high competition: The number of applicants is slightly higher than the available spots.
- Low competition: The number of applicants is at most equal to the available spots.
These indicators are based on past experience. The level of competition may vary each year depending on the number and type of applications.
There are two types of partner universities and their characteristics will influence your options.
Departmental partner universities
- All European and some non-European partner universities have departmental agreements with ETH.
- Only students enrolled in the degree programmes specified in these agreements are eligible for an exchange at these partner universities.
ETH-wide partner universities
- Most non-European partner universities have ETH-wide agreements.
- Students from all degree programs are eligible for an exchange at these partner universities.
- Semester flexibility and a balanced distribution between the departments and degree programmes play a role in the allocation of places at these partner universities.
How can you tell what type of agreement a partner university has signed?
In Mobility-Online, you will find the type (last column).
- It is recommended that you indicate several priorities in your application.
- You can increase your chances by combining a mix of partner universities with different competition levels.
- Note that every priority indicated in your application is binding. Therefore, carefully verify that the partner university offers you relevant courses and that they are accessible to you.