Can I study at ETH Zurich without knowing German?
Most Master’s degree programmes at ETH Zurich are taught in English; some require knowledge of both English and German; and some are taught in German. The language skills required for each Master’s degree programme are listed in the section on application documents.
Does ETH Zurich teach in English for bachelors?
Please note: the Bachelor’s degree programmes begin in German. In the second and third years of the programmes, some of the courses may take place in English. More information relating the Programme structure of ETH Zurich Bachelor degrees.
What level of German is required to study bachelors in Germany?
As a rule of thumb, German universities require you to present a proof of upper intermediate to advanced German language skills (level B2/C1) to study in German.
Is German mandatory for ETH Zurich?
The main teaching language during Bachelor’s degree studies is German. The German language requirements must be fulfilled before the start of the study programme, otherwise the study programme cannot be started. ETH Zurich offers no German courses or language certification examinations.
What language is spoken in ETH Zurich?
Swiss German
Swiss German is spoken in Zurich. At most ETH Zurich institutions, English is the language used in communication and academic life. English is also widely understood in Zurich but, in order to integrate both socially and linguistically, we recommend that you learn German.
What are the German language requirements to study at ETH Zurich?
The German language requirements must be fulfilled before the start of the study programme, otherwise the study programme cannot be started. ETH Zurich offers no German courses or language certification examinations. The preparation, timely organisation and sitting of the German certification examination is the applicant’s responsibility.
What is the teaching language during bachelor’s degree studies?
The main teaching language during Bachelor’s degree studies is German. The German language requirements must be fulfilled before the start of the study programme, otherwise the study programme cannot be started. ETH Zurich offers no German courses or language certification examinations.
How long does it take to study German in Germany?
A full-time, classroom-based Bachelor’s degree programme of at least three years’ duration with Bachelor qualification in German, at a university in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein or Switzerland. When should the language certificate be submitted?
What is the age limit for a German language certificate?
The C1 German language certificate may be no older than 2 years at the start of the application period. The Goethe certificate C2 may be no older than 5 years at the start of the application period. Applicants who meet one of the under mentioned requirements do not need to submit a German language certificate: