Mathematics/Applied Mathematics MSc
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
Fully completed course content form of the study programme:
- List of covered topics during COMPLETE study duration (required exactly once for the whole application)
- Abstracts of course elements of COMPLETE study programme(s) (one document required per programme/university)
Include all planned courses to these lists, even if you didn't take/examine them yet when you apply. For further questions, please contact the study advisor for mathematics ().
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Recommendation letter
Two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from academia or from referees with an academic background.
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. State and explain your choice of potential courses, areas of specialisation and supervisors for project work.
Language of instruction
English
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. State and explain your choice of potential courses, areas of specialisation and supervisors for project work.
Language of instruction
English
Course content information
Fully completed course content form of the study programme:
- List of covered topics during COMPLETE study duration (required exactly once for the whole application)
- Abstracts of course elements of COMPLETE study programme(s) (one document required per programme/university)
Include all planned courses to these lists, even if you didn't take/examine them yet when you apply. For further questions, please contact the study advisor for mathematics ().
Download Download template (PDF, 485 KB)
Recommendation letter
Two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from academia or from referees with an academic background. Not required for ETH Zurich students, students with BSc Mathematics from EPFL or BSc Mathematik from UZH (minimum 150 ECTS).
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. State and explain your choice of potential courses, areas of specialisation and supervisors for project work.
Language of instruction/Proof of language proficiency
English, proof of proficiency required by the application deadline: Level C1, see Language requirements
Course content information
Fully completed course content form of the study programme:
- List of covered topics during COMPLETE study duration (required exactly once for the whole application)
- Abstracts of course elements of COMPLETE study programme(s) (one document required per programme/university)
Include all planned courses to these lists, even if you didn't take/examine them yet when you apply. For further questions, please contact the study advisor for mathematics ().
Download Download template (PDF, 485 KB)
Recommendation letter
Two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from academia or from referees with an academic background. Not required for ETH Zurich students, students with BSc Mathematics from EPFL or BSc Mathematik from UZH (minimum 150 ECTS) or other programmes with guaranteed admission.
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. State and explain your choice of potential courses, areas of specialisation and supervisors for project work.
Direct Doctorate (applications in the first application window only)
- For a successful application, a confirmation of the future supervisor (ETH professor) is required. This letter has to state that they will provide the funding for the merit-based scholarship during your MSc studies and the salary for the subsequent doctoral studies.
- Motivation letter: please state in your motivation letter your suitability for the planned research. Furthermore, an outstanding academic record is required.