Doctoral Studies

Forms and Documents »

Detailbestimmungen zum Doktoratsstudium 2009 (deutsch) »
Detailed Regulations to the Doctoral Studies 2009 (english) »
Research Guidelines in PDF format »
Doktoratsverordnung vom
1. September 2008  >>
Ordinance on Doctoral Studies  >>

The Computer Science Department offers doctoral studies in computer science to exceptionally well-qualified holders of a Master’s Degree. The doctoral degree (Dr. sc. ETH Zurich) is granted for participating in the doctoral study program and the successful completion of an original research project.

Typically, the time needed to complete a doctoral degree is 3-5 years. Scientific creativity and the ability to present ideas both in scientific papers and in seminars are indispensable requirements for the successful completion of a doctorate.

To get admitted as a doctoral student you will first have to find a professor among our faculty who is ready to supervise your thesis. You may directly contact the professor doing research in the area of your interest. Please look thoroughly through the web sites of our faculty members. »

Further information on Doctoral Studies »

Fast Track Doctoral Studies

Excellent students can apply for fast track doctoral studies and start their doctoral studies  before finishing the masters degree, right after finishing the first semester of  master in computer science. More information on fasttrack doctoral studies »

Employment

At ETH most doctoral students of Computer Science are simultaneously employed as assistants. The salary covers the cost of living in Switzerland. Employment at the Department of Computer Science limited and subject to the possibilities of the individual professors.