Programme type
The types of programmes in global exchange have some similarities but also crucial differences. This has many implications for your application.
In general
- There are two programme types: departmental vs. ETH-wide.
- You can only apply for one programme type. A combination is not possible.
- You apply for up to three partner universities (only worldwide, ETH-wide partner universities).
- You increase your chances of getting an exchange place by:
- Three priorities
- Flexibility regarding exchange in the Autumn or Spring Semester in the same academic year
- Your information is binding, therefore:
- Check the requirements for all desired partner universities.
- Clarify early on whether your study planning leaves you the necessary flexibility concerning the semester.
- The Student Exchange Office does not answer questions about individual chances of success because the number of applications, the distribution among destinations and semesters as well as average grades cannot be predicted.
- Successful qualification (prerequisites and conditions) allows the application. However, it says nothing about the chances of success in the selection process.
- The selection takes place centrally in the Student Exchange Office because several or all departments share the limited exchange places. As the number of places is limited, your application is binding with all stated priorities.
- The selection is competitive and based on performance. The grade of your first-??year examinations is decisive (regardless of where you are in your studies). Experience shows that the higher this grade is in comparison to other applicants, the better your chances of getting an exchange place. Particularly in the case of tight decisions, other factors agreed with the departments may play a role:
- Flexibility in the choice of semester
- Balanced distribution between departments / degree programmes
- Motivation (letter of motivation including preliminary study plan)
- Further development of grades
- No information is given about individual selection decisions.