ETH Zurich: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Northwestern Exchange Program)
Language Requirements
Two years or equivalent of college-level German. Classes are generally taught in German (varies by department, some are in English), although texts and exams may be in English.Northwestern Requirements
When choosing a world-class institution, careful academic counseling and planning is essential to successful integration into non-American settings. Work with the International Program Development office, your college and departmental advisors, and follow up with your own research. This will make issues such as credit, cultural adjustment, and course selection work for you as an individual student. A high degree of independence and initiative are also qualifications for an exchange program, which often offers less structure and on-site support than other types of programs.Academic Specialties
- ETH, is a science and technology university that is known throughout the world for its outstanding research record. Twenty Nobel Prize winners are associated with ETH.
- Excellent research conditions, state-of-the-art infrastructure and an attractive urban environment add up to the ideal setting for study abroad.
- Some 350 professors, 40% from abroad, provide an outstanding educational environment for 12,000 students from over 80 countries.
Course Type
Direct university enrollment for science and engineering students.Students may receive up to 6 credits at NU for 1 semester, or 12 credits for the academic year.
Additional Information
Additional Enrichment Opportunities: Students attending ETH for the winter-spring quarters or full year may attend the three-week intensive German class at ETHZ (late-September until mid-October).Housing
ETH has no accommodations but assists students in finding nearby residence hall-like housing.Program Costs
Exchange Program Cost Information
- Students abroad for one quarter (fall) will pay Northwestern tuition for one quarter.
- Students abroad for two quarters (fall/winter; winter/spring) will pay Northwestern tuition equivalent to a semester (1.5 quarters).
- Students on financial aid will have their aid adjusted to reflect additional program costs such as room and board, transportation, books and supplies, and health insurance.
- Students attending Northwestern exchange programs are not assessed the Study Abroad Administrative Fee.
Additional Resources
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Application Requirements
Northwestern students must complete three applications for this program:- ETH application available from International Program Development
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
- IPD application.
Northwestern Students must also conduct two interviews as part of the application process:
- Students must interview with the IPD office.
- Students must meet with Professor John Paluch, the program's academic adviser, to begin their course planning and assess their language skills.
Contact Returnees
Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.
