How to Apply & FAQs

No. Only candidates who successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or landscape architecture from a university with at least 180 ECTS or equivalent are eligible to apply for the Master’s degree program in Landscape Architecture. Students who completed a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or landscape architecture from a Swiss university of applied sciences can also apply. Their admission is always subject to the acquisition of the missing academic and methodological knowledge and skills in the form of additional studies.

ETH masters programmes are full-​time. The MScLA Program is typically completed within five semesters. Depending on the educational background (that is, for students coming from Swiss universities of applied sciences), some incoming students might be required to acquire the missing academic and methodological knowledge and skills in the form of additional studies in order to complete their admission before starting the program. Incoming students are informed of any additional courses required along with their letter of admission to the MScLA Program.

No. The program is full time and very intensive. It’s very hard to find time to work while studying and we would not encourage you to do so.

They can be found on the admission webpage.

Semester fees are approximately CHF 700.- (same fees for international students and non-international students), + 150.- application fee, in addition to the costs of living.

 

Scholarship information can be found on the ETH Scholarships Homepage.

General documents for application.  

MScLA applicants need to submit also some specific documents, such as portfolio, motivation letter and 6-months internship confirmation.

Very important. Once the admission office confirms the eligibility of the candidates based on their formal requirements, the admission committee decides upon the admission of the applicants on their portfolio. It should portray your independent and critical thought, creativity, curiosity and confidence in using different approaches to design, research and methodology. You can find more information about the requirements for the portfolio here.

The motivation letter is a crucial part of your application. It should be between 1/2 page to 1 page maximum and highlight your motivation to attend ETH's MSc in Landscape Architecture. The tone and argument should clearly explain why you are an excellent candidate with practical and/or academic experience relevant to the programme.  

Prior work experience in an office substitutes the requirement of six-months internship.

Yes. The internship must first be completed very latest before the start of the studies.

No. However, if you do think they would strategically support your application, you are very welcome to do so. Keep in mind, while a personal recommendation letter can be a great addition to your application, a generic letter is less effective.

The program is in English. To be admitted, proof of sufficient knowledge of English (level C1) must be provided. The language test must be taken very latest on the last day of the application window; the results can be submitted as soon as these are available.

All questions relating to language certificates should be directed to ETH Academic Services directly () who can answer your queries.

For questions about the application procedure and the required documents, please refer to the ETH Admission Office: .
For specific questions about the MScLA Programme, please contact  

No. The beginning of studies is only possible in autumn.

No. It’s campus-based

On the platform eApply.