Switzerland, a country located in the heart of Europe, is known worldwide for its high level of scientific research and high-quality educational resources. Among the top universities in Switzerland, ETH Zurich and EPFL are among the leading universities in Switzerland, which are not only leaders in Swiss scientific research, but also leaders in the fields of engineering and natural sciences worldwide.
The PhD programmes at ETH Zurich and EPFL provide world-class academic resources and a research environment. For students who wish to pursue further studies in the field of scientific research, the doctoral programs of these two schools are undoubtedly an attractive option.
Next, the editor and my friends will introduce the doctoral programs of these two schools, which are tuition-free and paid, and are taught in English, so interested partners can pay attention to it~
Introduction to ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is one of two federal institutes of technology in Switzerland, located in the German-speaking district of Zurich.
The university has produced 21 Nobel laureates, including Albert Einstein, and is one of the most famous polytechnic universities in the world.
ETH Zurich was founded in 1855 as part of the ETH-Bereich consortium with EPFL and four other federal research institutes, which is part of the Swiss Federal Ministry of the Interior. The university is also a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities and the IDEA Alliance.
Governments at all levels in Switzerland attach particular importance to higher education and scientific research, believing that talent is the only resource that Switzerland possesses. ETH Zurich is a university that is "prolific" in the Nobel Prize. Now, the governing body of the Federal Institute of Technology, consisting of 11 academic, economic and political figures, has set the university a clear goal: to create a positive, dynamic and creative research environment. ETH Zurich's governing body plans to place their institute among the top international institutions.
It is ranked 7th in the QS World University Rankings 2024, ETH Zurich is ranked 11th in the Times World University Rankings 2024, 20th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023, and 29th in the USNEWS World University Rankings 2023.
Doctorate degree
ETH Zurich's latest 27 doctoral programs cover a wide range of disciplines, with free tuition and salary, and some programs have no specific deadline and are free to apply. Hurry up and submit your application, the opportunity for a prestigious school is just around the corner!
Introduction to Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
EPFL is one of two federal polytechnics in Switzerland, located in Lausanne in the French-speaking region and ETH Zurich in the German-speaking region. EPFL is a highly international university with faculty and students from 107 different countries and 50% of its professors are foreigners.
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is made up of seven faculties: the Faculty of Basic Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Environment, Architecture and Civil Engineering, the Faculty of Computer Communication, the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Faculty of Technology and Management) and the Faculty of Humanities. EPFL is one of the leading polytechnics in Europe and around the world.
École Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne is ranked 36th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024, 33rd in the world in the Times World University Rankings 2024, 54th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2023, and 69th in the USNEWS World University Rankings 2023.
Doctorate taught in English
- Basic requirements: The final year of master's degree or above in related majors, and senior students in individual majors can also apply.
- English requirements: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 and above. If there is a higher requirement for English score, it will be marked in the following project description. Individual programs require GRE scores, as detailed in the introduction of each program.
- Ph.D. is generally 3 years, tuition fee: none;
- Deadline: The application deadline for each project is different, please refer to the specific introduction of each project below.
- The vast majority of PhD students are hired as PhD assistants and are paid. The basic starting salary for an EPFL PhD assistant is CHF 54,550/year~
EDAM Advanced manufacturing 高级制造博士
Application deadlines: April 15 and December 15
EDAR Architecture & Sciences of the City 建筑学和城市科学博士
4 years There are 3 rounds of applications, and the application deadlines are January 15, April 30, and September 15
EDBB Biotechnology & Bioengineering Ph.D. in Biotechnology & Bioengineering
The application deadline is April 15, November 1
GRE required
EDCE Civil and Environmental Engineering 土木&环境工程博士
Application deadlines: January 15, April 30, September 15
EDCB Computational and Quantitative Biology 计算和计量生物学博士
Application deadline: April 15 and November 1
GRE scores are recommended
EDCH Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 化学和化学工程博士
Scholarship: CHF 51,100 for the first year, CHF 53,100 for the second year, CHF 55,100 for the third year
There are three rounds of applications, and the application deadlines are January 15, April 30, and September 15
EDDH Digital Humanities 数字人文博士
Application deadlines: January 15, April 15, September 15
EDEE Electrical Engineering 电气工程博士
There are two rounds of applications, and the application deadline is April 15 and December 15 respectively
EDEY Energy, Ph.D
There are three rounds of applications, and the application deadline is April 15 and December 15
EDFI Finance
There are two rounds of applications, with the deadline for applications being January 15 and March 31
EDIC Computer and Communication Sciences 计算机与通信科学博士
Application deadline: There are 2 rounds of applications, the first round is December 15, and the second round is April 15;
IELTS 7 or TOEFL 100
EDMA Mathematics 数学博士
There are 3 rounds of applications. The deadlines for applications are January 15, April 30 and September 15
EDME Mechanics 机械学博士
There are 3 rounds of applications. The deadlines for applications are April 15 and December 15, respectively
EDMI Microsystems and Microelectronics 微系统和微电子学博士
There are three rounds of applications, and the application deadlines are April 15, September 15, and December 15
EDMS Molecular Life Sciences 分子生命科学博士
There are two rounds of applications, and the application deadline is April 15 and November 1
Four-year or five-year bachelor's degree graduates can also apply, and GRE scores are recommended
EDMT Management of Technology 技术管理博士
There are two rounds of applications, and the application deadline is January 15 and April 15
EDMX Materials Science and Engineering 材料科学及工程博士
There are 2 rounds of application
The deadlines for applications are April 15 and December 15, respectively
Doctor of Neuroscience from EDNE Neuroscience
There are two rounds of applications, and the application deadlines are April 15 and November 1 respectively
EDPO Photonics 光子学博士
There are two rounds of applications, and the application deadlines are April 15 and December 15 respectively
EDPY Physics 物理学博士
There are two rounds of applications, and the application deadlines are April 30 and October 31 respectively
EDRS Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems 机器人、控制和智能系统博士
There are two rounds of applications, and the application deadlines are April 15 and December 15 respectively
JDPLS Learning Sciences 学习科学博士
The application deadline is April 15