When are the application deadlines for my autumn 2027 intake at Swiss universities like ETH Zurich and Basel?
10 Nov 2026 · Answered by Muskan Vashishtha · 2 min read
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For autumn 2027, ETH Zurich lists an application window of 1 to 30 November 2026 for applicants with international bachelor's degrees, and the University of Basel lists 1 February to 30 April 2027 for most master's programmes. Exceptions apply, so check each official page.
Swiss universities generally organise the year around autumn and spring semesters, and not every master's programme accepts students for both. For autumn 2027, ETH Zurich lists 1 to 30 November 2026, which is still open until 30 November.
Intakes and Deadlines at Selected Universities
| University | Intake | Deadline listed |
|---|---|---|
| ETH Zurich | Autumn 2027 for applicants with international bachelor's degrees | 1 to 30 November 2026, closing 30 November at 11:59 p.m. CET |
| EPFL | Autumn entry; programme availability varies | 15 December for external applicants seeking the 2027 Master Excellence Fellowship; the programme admission deadline may differ |
| University of Basel | Spring 2027, where offered | 30 November 2026 for most master's programmes, subject to exceptions |
| University of Basel | Autumn 2027, for most master's programmes | 1 February to 30 April 2027, subject to programme-specific exceptions |
| University of Geneva | Programme-specific | Last published Excellence Master Fellowship deadline (Faculty of Science) was 28 February 2026; the 2027 deadline is not yet confirmed |
| University of Lausanne | Programme-specific | Last published Master's Grants deadline was 1 November 2026, which has passed; the next cycle's date must be announced officially |
How to Use This Table
- Scholarship deadlines can be earlier than standard admission deadlines.
- The ETH window is scheduled to close on 30 November 2026, so act soon if you are targeting it.
- Where a deadline is programme-specific, check the programme page.
My Advice
Treat the table as a planning aid, not a final calendar. Confirm each date on the university page for your programme and keep a separate list for scholarship deadlines, since they can fall earlier than admission ones.
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