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Postgraduate ยท Engineering ยท ๐Ÿ“ Zurich, Switzerland

MSc Mechanical Engineering

ETH Zurich

Duration
2 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
CHF 4,380 / year

Course overview

The mechanical engineering master's spans robotics, energy, biomechanics, micro- and nano-systems and product development, with laboratory work at some of Europe's best-equipped facilities.

Switzerland's precision manufacturing, medical device and machinery firms recruit directly from the programme, and a semester-long industrial project is a common route in.

Key modules

  • Advanced Engineering Dynamics
  • Robotics and Control
  • Turbomachinery
  • Computational Methods for Engineering
  • Product Development
  • Master's Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline with a strong grade average; admission is highly competitive.

English language

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 100 overall
  • Cambridge: C1 Advanced

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ September 2026

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Switzerland.

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Energy Systems Engineer
  • R&D Engineer

Post-study work in Switzerland: 6 months. Read the Switzerland student visa guide.

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MSc Mechanical Engineering: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSc Mechanical Engineering at ETH Zurich?

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline with a strong grade average; admission is highly competitive. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 100 overall; Cambridge C1 Advanced. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MSc Mechanical Engineering cost?

Indicative tuition is CHF 4,380 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MSc Mechanical Engineering?

This course has intakes in September 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.