Registration and application

Here you can find out how to register for the Master's programme in Environmental Sciences. The conditions for admission are specified in the study regulations.

External Students: Requirements and application

You may apply if you have basic knowledge in:

  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Environmental systems
  • Social Sciences and humanities as well as the chosen specialization

These must be equivalent in content, scope, quality and skill level to those taught at ETH Zurich. The exact requirements can be found in the Downloadappendix of the programme regulations (PDF, 158 KB).

Please use the ETH Zurich course catalogue to find out about the content and scope of the relevant courses and compare them with the courses you have attended. Assess for yourself whether you meet the requirement profile. The Admissions Committee will only make this assessment in the case of an application.

For questions regarding the application or general questions, please consult:

  • The ETH website Application
  • The FAQ of the Admissions Office
  • Practical information about the Master's degree programmes
  • Or write an e-mail to

Consecutive students: Application for consecutive Master studies

Students who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor's programme in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering at ETH Zurich and who have achieved the required minimum number of credits in the corresponding categories in the Bachelor's programme can register electronically in myStudies for the consecutive Master's programme.

Entry into the Master's program after interruption

Students with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich who wish to enter the consecutive Master's programme after an interruption (exmatriculation) should contact Academic Services.


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