Two-year, 120-ECTS Master's programme taught in English, hosted by the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET). Students build an individualised curriculum with a tutor from over 50 energy-specific courses spanning technical, environmental, economic, societal and political dimensions of sustainable energy systems. The programme comprises core and elective courses (64 ECTS together, of which at least 23 from compulsory courses), a 14-week semester project, an industrial internship and a 6-month Master's thesis.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
4,380 CHF per year
Intake
Autumn semester only (spring entry not possible)
Application deadline
International Bachelor's degrees: 1-30 November 2025 (for Autumn Semester 2026 entry); Swiss Bachelor's degrees: 1-30 April 2026
Verified Aug 2026 (ethz.ch fees page): fee group 1 (Swiss/Liechtenstein citizens or residents) CHF 730/semester; fee group 2 (most new foreign students, from autumn 2025) CHF 2,190/semester (~CHF 4,380/yr). International application window 1-30 November for autumn entry; spring entry not possible.
Specialization tracks
Electrical Power Engineering (compulsory-course area)Energy Flows and Processes (compulsory-course area)Energy Economics and Policy (compulsory-course area)
Curriculum modules
Case Studies: Energy Systems and Technology (Parts 1 & 2) — Compulsory interdisciplinary energy-management course designed specifically for MEST; students work collaboratively on case studies provided by industry partners.
Admission requirements
University Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits (or equivalent) in a qualifying discipline (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science)
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