Bachelor Architecture

The bachelor education takes three years. During this time, 180 credit points (according to the European Credit Transfer System) must be earned. Additionally, six months of internship are to be completed. Entrance into the first semester is only possible in the fall.  

To complement one’s studies, a wide range of interdisciplinary subjects including Social Studies and the Humanities can be taken at either ETH Zurich or the University of Zurich.

The language of instruction is mainly German. Classes and examinations take place in German or English (for courses held in English). However, ETH does not offer a Bachelor program solely in the english language. The language requirements for prospective students can be viewed here.  

The successful completion of the course of study results in award of a Bachelor of Science ETH in Architecture (BSc ETH Arch).