Practical Info

  • Complementary course to ongoing professional activities, participants go home in between modules;
  • 1,800 hours (self-study, six in-person modules of 2-3 weeks in Zurich, two written papers) spread over two years (60 ECTS);
  • 14-24 participants;
  • Course is run every two years;
  • The language is English and the location is Zurich, classes take place at ETH Main Building (Rämistrasse 101);
  • Participants are expected to attend the six in-person modules (three per year, each 2-3 weeks long) in Zurich, no virtual attendance;
  • The programme fee is CHF 55,000 per participant;
  • Foreign ministries, the UN, regional organisations and non-state organisations are encouraged to send their own staff. Individual, private applicants are also welcome;
  • Foreign ministries are also encouraged to provide scholarships for non-OECD participants or other targeted participants (e.g. UN staff);
  • Applicants seeking a scholarship are requested to apply for a scholarship before applying for the MAS course here.
  • The module dates can be found here.
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