Directives collection of the Rectorate
In addition to the general ordinances and the programme regulations for each degree programme, the directives specify certain issues in detail (= implementation provisions).
At present, the directives listed below are available as English translations. The full list of directives is available in German which are also the legally binding versions.
Please contact the offices mentioned in the particular directives.
The legal principles for the ETH Administration can be found in the Rechtssammlung (ETH Zurich Legal Collection)
Directives available in English
- DownloadAdmission and stay of incoming mobility students (PDF, 162 KB)
- DownloadAdmission to Master's degree programmes (PDF, 197 KB)
- DownloadChange of degree programme, restrictions on study programme selection, re-entry to ETH Zurich and recognition of study achievements (PDF, 289 KB)
- DownloadContinuous performance assessment in teaching (PDF, 49 KB)
- DownloadDirect doctorate programme (PDF, 125 KB)
- DownloadDoctoral examinations: Physical presence of the examination committee (PDF, 29 KB)
- DownloadEnd-of-semester examinations (PDF, 194 KB)
- DownloadExamination schedule (PDF, 206 KB)
- DownloadImplementation stipulations for the Ordinance on Performance Assessments ETH Zurich (PDF, 349 KB)
- DownloadLanguages of instruction (PDF, 92 KB)
- DownloadOrientation semester, Bachelor's degree level (PDF, 137 KB)
- Re-entry to ETH Zurich: see DownloadChange of degree programme (PDF, 289 KB)
- Recognition of study achievements: see DownloadChange of degree programme (PDF, 289 KB)
- DownloadRenumeration of semester papers, Bachelor's or Master's theses by third parties (PDF, 23 KB)
- Restrictions on study programme selection: see DownloadChange of degree programme (PDF, 289 KB)
- DownloadScholarship: The Earth Science Excellence MSc Scholarship (EASE) at the D-ERDW (PDF, 629 KB)
- DownloadScience in Perspective (PDF, 140 KB)
- DownloadStudy trips, field trips and excursions: handling risks (PDF, 212 KB)
- DownloadTeaching evaluation (PDF, 164 KB)
- DownloadTransgender persons (PDF, 83 KB)
- DownloadViewing and transfer of performance assessment records (PDF, 86 KB)
- DownloadWorking scientifically, and the declaration of originality (PDF, 42 KB)