Renewable Energy
Energy Science and Technology MSc
ETH ZurichAn interdisciplinary energy MSc combining renewable energy, power engineering, energy systems, economics, policy, industry experience and advanced research.
Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
4 to 5 semesters full-time
Programme Overview
ETH Zurich's Master in Energy Science and Technology provides interdisciplinary education in sustainable energy production, conversion, distribution and use.
Students develop technical knowledge while also examining environmental, economic, societal and regulatory dimensions of energy systems.
Core areas include electrical power engineering, energy flows and processes, and energy economics and policy.
Students complete compulsory and elective coursework, an interdisciplinary energy case study, a semester project, an industry internship and a Master's thesis.
The programme allows students to construct an individual study profile with guidance from an ETH academic tutor.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally hold a recognised Bachelor's degree in engineering or the natural sciences.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong academic performance and sufficient quantitative preparation.
Relevant backgrounds can include:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Materials Science
Other closely related engineering or natural-science disciplines
Admission is selective and applicants are assessed against ETH Zurich's published programme-specific academic requirements.
English-Language Requirements
The programme is taught entirely in English.
Applicants must satisfy ETH Zurich's current English-language requirements by the application deadline unless an official exemption applies.
Recognised evidence can include approved IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge English qualifications according to ETH Zurich's current rules.
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) ETH Zurich's ESOP provides outstanding Master's students with CHF 12,000 per semester for living and study expenses together with a tuition-fee waiver. The scholarship is awarded for the regular duration of the Master's programme. Applicants should normally demonstrate academic performance within approximately the top 10% of their Bachelor's cohort. For Autumn 2027 entry, applications are accepted from 1 November to 30 November 2026. ETH also offers need-based financial assistance for eligible students.