CAS in Computer Science

The requirement for admission to the certificate course in computer science is a university degree in computer science or a degree in a related field. Graduates with a degree in a related field are required to provide proof of sufficient professional experience in computer science. Related fields include engineering studies and their respective areas of specialization as well as mathematics and science.

Application
Please apply online over eApply from the SCE website.  In addition to the form, please also fill in the Download personal study plan (PDF, 1.3 MB) and upload it with the documents on eApply.

Application window:
- Autumn semester: from 15 March to 15 June
- Spring semester: from 15 Augsut to 15 November

Please note that you will need a credit card as application charges apply.

Admission
Your application will be reviewed by the admission committee of the certificate programme in computer science. Admission is granted to those who can prove both sufficient fundamental knowledge in computer science and pre-knowledge in the desired specialization area.
Those who cannot provide proof of sufficient knowledge in computer science will be declined.
The final decision is communicated in writing.

The certificate programme in computer science is a part-time study programme. Usually, the Swiss authorities do not issue student visas for part-time studies. The visa is required for the residence permit.

Registration
By sending the application, students simultaneously register for the programme. In the case of admission, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate Programme.

Application fee
Applicants with a Master's or comparable degree from a Swiss university or university of applied sciences are subject to an application fee of CHF 50; applicants from another university pay an application fee of CHF 150.

The tuition fee is CHF 8'000. ETH staff will be charged CHF 3'710.

Deregistration fee
Cancellations processed 30 days or more after admission to the programme will incur a fee of CHF 3'000. If the programme has already started, the full cost will be charged.

Extension
If a participant requires more than 2 semesters to finish the certificate programme, a written request for an extension must be delivered at the end of the second semester to cas@inf.ethz.ch. If a fourth semester is required for completion, a written request stating the grounds for the extension must be sent to the programme administration.

Graduation
After reaching 20 credits ECTS, participants may request the issuance of a certificate. In myStudies, click "Request for degree certificate". The request form must be signed and handed in at the programme office. The certificate of graduation as well as the diploma will be sent by mail.

Prof. Peter Müller