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RSETHZ 324.1.0300.1

Programme Regulations 2005

of the Master’s degree programme in

Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering

5 July 2005(1 This is an English translation only. The original German version is the legally binding document.

Articles Chapter 1: General regulations 1 – 11 Chapter 2: Content and structure of the Master’s degree

programme

12 – 19

Chapter 3: Admission to the Master’s degree programme 20 – 23 Chapter 4: Performance assessments 24 – 33 Chapter 5: Issuing of the Master’s degree 34 – 37 Chapter 6: Final clauses 38 – 41

Appendix

Version: 16.11.2010 – 3

1 With changes pursuant to the Executive Board resolution of 21.02.2006, 31.08.2010 and

16.11.2010. This version of the Programme Regulations (16.11.2010 – 3) replaces the previous version (31.08.2010 – 2).

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Programme Regulations 2005 of the

Master’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering 5 July 2005 (Version: 16 November 2010) ___________________________________________________________________ This is an English translation only. The original German version is the legally binding document.

The ETH Zurich Executive Board,

pursuant to Art. 4, Para. 1, Subpara. a of the ETH Zurich Organisational Ordinance

(Organisationsverordnung ETH Zürich) of 16 December 2003,(2

decrees:

Chapter 1: General regulations

Part 1: General Art. 1 Subject and scope, Appendix 1 These Programme Regulations set out the requirements according to which the

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the ETH Zurich Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) may be acquired. 2 The Appendix is a part of these Programme Regulations. Any changes to the

Appendix are subject to the approval of the Rector. Art. 2 Academic title 1 Graduates of the ETH Zurich Master’s degree programme in Mechanical

Engineering are awarded the academic title

(in German) Master of Science ETH in Maschineningenieurwissenschaften

(abbreviation: MSc ETH Masch.-Ing.) 2 The English form of this title is

Master of Science ETH in Mechanical Engineering

(abbreviation: MSc ETH ME) 3 This title may also be used in the abbreviated form ‘MSc ETH’.

2 RSETHZ 201.021

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Art. 3 Legal basis These Programme Regulations are based upon the stipulations set out in the following legal documents:

a. General Ordinance on Performance Assessments at ETH Zurich (Allgemeine Verordnung über Leistungskontrollen an der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule Zürich; hereafter AVL ETHZ) of 10 September 2002(3

b. Ordinance on Admission to Studying at ETH Zurich (Verordnung über die Zulassung zu den Studien an der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule Zürich) of 10 September 2002(4

Art. 4 Course Catalogue D-MAVT lists the course units of the degree programme in the Course Catalogue. This list is binding. Details are set out in Art. 28 of the General Ordinance on Performance Assessments at ETH Zurich (Allgemeine Verordnung über Leistungskontrollen an der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule Zürich)(3 and in the relevant directives. Art. 5(5 Language of instruction 1 Course units and the corresponding performance assessments are normally

conducted in English. The language used is listed in the Course Catalogue. The language of instruction is subject to the pertaining Rector’s directives. 2 Rescinded

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Part 2: Credit system Art. 6 Policy 1 The degree programme follows a credit system which is aligned with the European

Credit Transfer System (ECTS). 2 ETH Zurich deploys the ECTS in accordance with the Credit System Guidelines

(Richtlinien zum Kreditsystem).(6

3 SR 414.135.1, RSETHZ 322.021

4 SR 414.131.52, RSETHZ 310.5 5 Version pursuant to the Executive Board resolution of 31.08.2010. This article was revised following

the introduction of directives governing the language of instruction which entered into effect on 01.08.2010. 6 See www.rektorat.ethz.ch/directives.

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Art. 7 Credits Credits describe the average time expenditure required to accrue a study attainment. Art. 8 Basis for calculation The workload is designed such that full-time students may obtain an average of 60 credits per year. This workload comprises all of the study-related activities required to obtain credits.

Art. 9 Allocation of credits 1 D-MAVT allocates a certain number of credits to each of the course units it offers.

2 If an ETH Zurich course unit is found on the curriculum of more than one ETH

Zurich degree programme, the department offering the course unit assigns it a standard number of credits in consultation with those integrating it into a programme. The Rector settles any cases of disagreement. 3 If a course unit is offered by another university that university is responsible for

allocating it a certain number of credits. Art. 10 Issuing of credits 1 Credits are issued for satisfactory performance. Performance is considered

satisfactory if it has been awarded a grade of at least a 4, or a ‘pass’. 2 No credits are issued for unsatisfactory performance.

3 The full number of credits are always issued if the prerequisites of Para. 1 have

been satisfied. Partial issue of credits is not permitted. 4 The number of credits issued is that number published in the Course Catalogue

valid at the time the respective performance assessment was undertaken. Art. 11 Recording, checking, registration D-MAVT records, checks and registers the credits acquired.

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Chapter 2: Content and structure of the Master’s degree programme

Part 1: Content and structure Art. 12 Programme content, structure 1 This Master’s degree programme deepens knowledge in core areas of mechanical

engineering such as mechanics, thermo- and fluid dynamics, industrial and production engineering, control technology, and product development. The basic disciplines mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry and biology are integrated into the programme, as these are decisive in multidisciplinary areas such as robotics, micro- and nanotechnology and systems, aerospace engineering, and production and energy systems. To improve the understanding of fundamental phenomena, processes and system characteristics, various tools ranging from computer simulations to system modelling and modern experimental methods are also developed and utilised. The broad social context in which mechanical engineer-ing is deployed is reflected in a selection of courses from the humanities, social and political sciences. 2 The content of each student’s curriculum is overseen and coordinated by a

professor designated as ‘tutor’. At the beginning of the programme each student chooses a tutor from the chosen area of specialisation. The tutor, in consultation with the student, determines the individual curriculum. This curriculum should guarantee a solid, varied educational foundation and at the same time take into account the student’s talents and expectations. Details of the tutoring system are set out in Art. 14. Art. 13 Scope, duration, limits on duration of studies 1 As stipulated in Art. 34, 90 credits are required to obtain a Master’s degree. At least

60 of the required 90 credits must be acquired at ETH Zurich. 2 The normal duration of the degree programme is one and a half years.

3 The maximum permitted duration of studies is three years. The Rector may extend

this if cogent grounds are given. 4 If admission to the degree programme is granted subject to the acquisition of

additional credits the maximum permitted duration of studies may be extended by half a year for required extra credits in the range of 21 – 30 and by one year for required extra credits in the range of 31 – 60. For fewer than 21 required extra credits no extension is granted.

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Art. 14 Tutoring system 1 The degree programme is a tutor-led programme. Every tutor is active in one or

more specialist areas(7. 2 At the beginning of the programme each student chooses a tutor from the chosen

area of specialisation. The tutor, in consultation with the student, determines the individual curriculum. The tutor also supervises the student during the entire Master’s degree programme, keeping track of his/her progress and providing guidance when necessary. 3 At the student’s request the Director of Studies may approve a change of tutor if

cogent grounds are given. Changes are only possible at the beginning of a semester. Disagreements between the Director of Studies and the student are settled by the Rector of ETH Zurich. Art. 15 Study Guide 1 In cooperation with the tutors, D-MAVT compiles a Study Guide to the degree

programme which includes an overview of degree programme procedures and recommendations thereto. 2 Questions regarding student exchange may be referred to the mobility advisor of

D-MAVT. Details are given in Art. 17. Art. 16 Recognition of study achievements acquired outside the Master’s degree

programme The Director of Studies makes the final decision on recognition of study achievements acquired in other ETH Zurich study programmes or at other universities (e.g. exchange programme) during the Master’s degree programme. Performance evaluations are handled in accordance with Art. 12, AVL ETHZ(8. Art. 17 Student exchange (outgoing students) 1 During the Master’s degree programme credits may be acquired at other universities

(mobility credits). Of these a maximum of 30 may be counted towards the Master’s degree. Any additional study achievements are listed on a separate sheet of the final academic record at the request of the student.

7 For a list of all tutors and their area of specialisation see www.mavt.ethz.ch/education/master/mech_eng/tutors 8 SR 414.135.1, RSETHZ 322.021

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2 Before a period of student exchange the respective student, in cooperation with the

tutor, draws up a written study plan which includes the credits to be acquired at the host university. The study plan must be approved by the Director of Studies.

Part 2: Fields of study, courses and grouping by category Art. 18 Grouping by category 1 To obtain a Master’s degree study achievements are required in the following

categories.

a. Core subjects

b. Multidisciplinary courses

c. Compulsory electives in humanities, social and political sciences

d. Semester project

e. Industry internship

f. Master’s thesis

2 D-MAVT assigns course units to the categories in Para. 1 and publishes them in the

Course Catalogue. Art. 19 Overview of categories 1 Core subjects: These cover the required knowledge in the area of specialisation

and form the foundation of the Master’s degree programme. Further details are given in Art. 29. 2 Multidisciplinary courses: These give the students an opportunity to deepen their

degree-specific knowledge or extend their understanding of economics and the social sciences. The tutor helps the student to choose multidisciplinary courses. Further details are given in Art. 30. 3 Compulsory electives in humanities, social and political sciences: Students

are required to select general course units from the offering of electives in humanities, social and political sciences (compulsory GESS electives). Further details are provided in the directives regarding compulsory GESS electives and in Art. 30 of these Programme Regulations. 4 Semester project: In the semester project students deploy the knowledge and

competences acquired to gain their first experience of solving a technical problem independently. Further details are given in Art. 31.

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5 Industry internship: The goal of the industry internship, which lasts at least 12

weeks, is to familiarise students with the industrial workplace. Here they have the opportunity to involve themselves in the current projects of the respective company. Further details are set out in Art. 32. 6 Master’s thesis: The Master’s thesis concludes the degree programme and is

supervised by the tutor. With the Master’s thesis students demonstrate their ability to produce independent, structured scientific work. Further details are given in Art. 33.

Chapter 3:(9 Admission to the Master’s degree programme Art. 20 Prerequisites for admission 1 For admission to the degree programme one of the following is required:

a. a university Bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits or an equivalent university degree in ME or another qualifying discipline listed in the Appendix; or

b. a Bachelor’s degree in ME or another qualifying discipline listed in the Appendix of a Swiss university of applied sciences comprising at least 180 ECTS credits.

2 Details of the academic and language prerequisites for admission (profile of

requirements) are provided in the Appendix. Art. 21 Enrolment, admission procedure and entry to the Master’s degree

programme 1 Students of the Bachelor’s degree programme in ME already matriculated at ETH

Zurich may enrol directly in the Master’s degree programme. 2 All other interested parties should apply to the ETH Zurich Rectorate for admission

to the degree programme.

9 Version pursuant to the Executive Board resolution of 31.08.2010. It applies to students who enter

the degree programme from Autumn Semester 2011 onwards. This chapter was revised (Art. 20 and 21 were revised and Art. 22 and 23 rescinded) following the restatement of the profile of requirements for the degree programme (provided in the Appendix).

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3 The D-MAVT admissions committee investigates candidates’ academic

backgrounds and suitability for the Master’s degree programme and submits a recommendation for admission/rejection to the Director of Studies. 4 The Rector decides whether to admit/reject the candidate on the basis of the

Director of Studies’ recommendation. 5 The Rector may, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and previous

knowledge, make admission conditional upon the acquisition of additional knowledge and competences during the Master’s degree programme (admission with additional requirements). 6 Details regarding enrolment or application, the admission procedure and entry to

the Master’s degree programme are determined by the Rector. They are set out in the Appendix. Art. 22 Rescinded Art. 23 Rescinded

Chapter 4: Performance assessments

Part 1: General regulations Art. 24 Types of performance assessment 1 The degree programme mainly deploys the following types of performance

assessment:

a. examinations

b. written reports and assignments

c. talks

d. project reports and results 2 Performance in examinations is graded. Performance in other forms of performance

assessment is either graded or evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Art. 25 Admission to performance assessments Admission to performance assessments may be subject to conditions. Conditions not specified in these Programme Regulations are set out in the Course Catalogue.

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Art. 26 Registering for examinations in examination sessions, conducting of examinations

1 Registration for session examinations and the conducting of examinations are

governed by the stipulations of AVL ETHZ(10 and the directives of the Rector. 2 D-MAVT checks that examination registration is complete and correct.

Art. 26a Absence, interruption, abandonment, late submission or non-submission

The following stipulations apply to absence from, interruption or abandonment of, and late submission or non-submission of performance assessments:

a. For ETH Zurich performance assessments the stipulations of AVL ETHZ(11 and the directives of the Rector apply.

b. For performance assessments of other universities the rules of the respective university apply.

Art. 27 Rescinded(12 Art. 27a Issuing of results, cases of disagreement 1 Students are informed periodically (via an interim academic record) of their

performance results and the number of credits acquired. Every interim academic record documents the performance results and credits accrued since the preceding interim record. Both pass and fail results are included. 2 The procedure in cases of disagreement regarding newly documented results is

outlined each time results are issued. Art. 28 Unethical behaviour

The procedure for dealing with unethical behaviour in the context of performance assessments is detailed in the Disciplinary Code of ETH Zurich (Disziplinarordnung ETH Zürich) of 2 November 2004.(13

Part 2: Performance assessments in the Master’s degree programme Art. 29 Core subjects 1 In consultation with the student the tutor draws up the individual curriculum and in it

sets out which core subjects are compulsory and which are partially or freely elective.

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SR 414.135.1, RSETHZ 322.021 11

SR 414.135.1, RSETHZ 322.021 12

Rescinded by the Executive Board resolution of 16.11.2010. 13

SR 414.138.1, RSETHZ 361.1

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2 Every course unit in the category ‘core subjects’ is subject to a performance assessment. The respective mode of each performance assessment is listed in the Course Catalogue. Performance in a performance assessment is awarded a grade. 3 A performance assessment is passed if it is awarded a grade of at least a 4. 4 A failed performance assessment may be repeated once.

Art. 30 Multidisciplinary courses and compulsory GESS electives 1 In the category ‘Multidisciplinary courses’ students may choose from the entire offer-ing of ETH Zurich, ETH Lausanne, the University of Zurich and the University of St. Gallen. Excluded from this choice and not recognised as multidisciplinary courses are language courses of all levels in the European languages German, English, French, Italian and Spanish. Language courses in other languages may be recognised. 2 Every course unit in the categories ‘multidisciplinary courses’ and ‘compulsory GESS electives’ is subject to a performance assessment. 3 The respective mode of each performance assessment is listed in the Course Catalogue if the course unit is offered by ETH Zurich. 4 If a course unit is offered by another university that university determines the performance assessment mode of said course unit. Gathering information on the form and timing of the performance assessment is the responsibility of the student, who must also arrange for the results to be communicated in writing to D-MAVT (14. 5 A performance assessment is passed if it is awarded a grade of at least a 4 or a ‘pass’. 6 A failed performance assessment may be repeated once.

Art. 31 Semester project 1 In the context of the semester project the tutor has the following tasks and competences:

a. He/she determines the topic of the semester project in consultation with the student.

b. He/she draws up the project schedule together with the student and supervises the progress of the project.

c. He/she determines the semester project’s starting date and deadline for sub-mission, plus the criteria for its evaluation, and sets these out in writing.

2 The semester project concludes with a written report and an oral presentation. Performance in a semester project is awarded a grade. 3 A semester project is passed if it is awarded a grade of at least a 4. 4 A failed semester project may be repeated once. If it is repeated, a new theme must be addressed.

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Art. 32 Industry internship 1 The industry internship is completed in an industrial enterprise in Switzerland or

abroad. In exceptional cases a research institute outside the ETH domain may also be chosen. The tutor advises and helps the student in finding an internship position. 2 The student must organise a confirmation of the completed internship from the

respective company and submit it. 3 Performance in the industry internship is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Evaluation

proceeds via the confirmation mentioned in Para. 2. 4 A failed industry internship may be repeated once.

5 Further details are set out in the D-MAVT regulations on industry internships(15.

They must be approved by the Rector. Art. 33 Master’s thesis 1 A student is only permitted to commence the Master’s thesis if

a. the Bachelor’s degree programme has been completed;

b. any additional requirements for admission to the degree programme have been fulfilled;

c. the semester project according to Art. 31 and the industry internship according to Art. 32 have been completed and the corresponding credits have been acquired.

2 The Master’s thesis project is supervised by the tutor and takes six months (full-

time). The Director of Studies may, on request, extend this if cogent grounds are given. The decision of the Director of Studies is final. 3 The supervisor defines the theme of the Master’s thesis in consultation with the

student. The theme should be closely related to the tutor’s research activity or, alternatively, address a challenging industry topic. 4 The tutor defines the task to be addressed, puts down the beginning of the Master’s

thesis project, the deadline for thesis submission and the evaluation criteria in writing, and grades the student’s performance. 5 The Master’s thesis is passed if it is awarded a grade of at least a 4.

6 A failed Master’s thesis project may be repeated once. If it is repeated, a new

theme must be addressed.

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Chapter 5: Issuing of the Master’s degree Art. 34 Credits by category 1 The 90 credits required for the Master’s degree must be acquired in the following

categories in at least the numbers given.

a. Core subjects 36 credits

b. Multidisciplinary courses 6 credits

c. Compulsory GESS electives 2 credits

d. Semester project 8 credits

e. Industry internship 8 credits

f. Master’s thesis 30 credits

2 Credits acquired via courses which are offered in both the Bachelor’s and Master’s

degree programmes may be recognised towards the Master’s degree if these credits have not already been counted towards the Bachelor’s degree. Art. 35 Degree request 1 When they have fulfilled the requirements set out in Art. 34 students may request

the issue of the Master’s degree. This request must be submitted within three years of commencing the Master’s degree programme. The Rector may extend this deadline if cogent grounds are given. 2 The request should contain all the performance achievements with pass grades in

the categories listed in Art. 34, Para. 1 which are to be listed in the final academic record. In each category the sum of the minimum number of credits set out in Art. 34, Para. 1 must be acquired. 3 A maximum of 100 credits are recognised towards the Master’s degree. Of these a

maximum of 4 credits from category compulsory GESS electives may be counted. Further credits may be listed on a separate sheet of the final academic record at the request of the student. Art. 36 Interim academic record, final academic record, grade point average 1 Interim academic records are generally issued at the end of the examination

sessions and document the performance results accrued since the preceding interim record. 2 The final academic record contains:

a. the grades and other performance evaluation indicators (e.g., ‘pass’) listed in the request according to Art. 35, Para. 2 and the grade point average calculated according to Para. 3.

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b. a separate sheet listing any additional admission requirements and (at the student’s request) any additional performance evaluations according to Art. 35, Para. 3.

3 The grade point average in the final academic record (= final grade) is calculated as

the weighted mean of the following grades. Computation of the average core subject grade listed in Subpara. a is explained in Para. 3+.

a. The weighted mean of core subject grades weighting 5

b. The semester project grade weighting 1

c. The Master’s thesis grade weighting 4

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The grade point average in core subjects according to Para. 3, Subpara. a is calculated as the weighted mean of all core subject grades. The weighting of a grade corresponds to the number of credits allocated to the respective course. 4 D-MAVT records, manages and checks the grades and other performance

evaluations, and issues the academic records. Art. 37 Degree certificate, Diploma Supplement Students who complete the degree programme receive the degree certificate and the Diploma Supplement.

Chapter 6: Final clauses

Art. 38(16

Definitive failure, exclusion from the degree programme 1 The degree programme is regarded as definitively failed if one of the following

applies:

a. The conditions for obtaining the Master’s degree (acquisition of the required number of credits for the Master’s degree according to the stipulations of Art. 34, or any other conditions) can no longer be satisfied due to failure of

performance assessments or failure to respect programme deadlines.(17

b. In cases of admission with additional requirements said additional requirements have not been fulfilled due to failure of performance assessments or failure to respect the deadlines set for them.

2 Definitive failure results in exclusion from the degree programme.

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Version pursuant to the Executive Board resolution of 16.11.2010. This article was revised following

the introduction of new stipulations governing admission with additional requirements. 17

The term ‘programme deadlines’ comprises all deadlines in the degree programme context (e.g.,

the maximum permitted duration of studies, performance assessment deadlines, registration and de-registration deadlines, individual requirement deadlines, etc.).

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Art. 39 Transcript of records for non-graduating students Students who are excluded from the degree programme or withdraw from it before obtaining the Master’s degree receive a transcript of records which lists all the study achievements generated and evaluated before exclusion or withdrawal. Art. 40 Rescinded Art. 41 Entry into effect These Programme Regulations enter into effect at the beginning of Winter Semester 2005/2006. They apply to students who enter the degree programme from that date onwards.

On behalf of the Executive Board

President: Kübler

Delegate: Kottusch

Master’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering Appendix

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Appendix

To the Programme Regulations 2005 of the Master’s Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering 31 August 2010 (Version: 12 May 2015) Applies to students who commence or re-enter the degree programme in Autumn Semester 2016 or later. For those entering the programme in Spring Semester 2016 or earlier the previous stipulations apply.

This is an English translation only. The original German version is the legally binding document. This appendix sets out the prerequisites for and further details regarding admission to the Master’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering. It supplements the stipulations of the Admission Regulations of ETH Zurich and the Directive on Admission to Master’s Degree Programmes. Contents 1 Profile of requirements

1.1 Degree qualifications

1.2 Academic prerequisites

1.3 Language prerequisites

2 Specific stipulations for admission and entry to the Master’s degree

programme

2.1 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich

2.2 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from EPF Lausanne

2.3 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a university outside Switzerland

2.4 Persons holding a university Bachelor’s degree in another discipline or enrolled in a corresponding Bachelor’s degree programme at ETH Zurich

2.5 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a Swiss university of applied sciences

2.6 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences

3 Application and admission procedure

4 Fulfilling additional admission requirements

4.1 General regulations

4.2 Candidates with a university Bachelor’s degree

4.3 Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences


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1 Profile of requirements Policy

For admission to the Master’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering (subsequently “the degree programme”) all of the following prerequisites must be satisfied. 1.1 Degree qualifications 1 The requirement for admission to the degree programme is a university Bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 ECTS1 credits, an equivalent university degree or a Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences2 in another discipline which – provided that any pertaining additional requirements can also be completed within the set framework – satisfies the pertaining academic prerequisites. 2 A Bachelor’s degree qualifies its holder for admission to an ETH Master’s degree programme only if it also qualifies said holder to enter, without additional requirements, the desired Master’s degree programme within the university system where the Bachelor’s degree was acquired. The Rector may also demand proof of this, determining whether such proof must come from the home university or from another university in the country where the Bachelor’s degree was acquired. 1.2 Academic prerequisites 1 Attendance of the Master’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering presupposes basic knowledge and skills which must in content, scope, quality and skill level be equivalent to those covered at ETH Zurich (discipline requirements profile). 2 The discipline requirements profile comprises 122 credits and is based on knowledge and skills covered in the ETH Zurich Bachelor’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering. This includes training in the relevant methodological scientific thinking. 3 If an applicant does not completely satisfy the academic prerequisites, admission may be subject to the acquisition of the missing knowledge and skills in the form of additional requirements. Completion of additional requirements is expressed in credits. For further details, see Section 4 below.

1 ECTS: European Credit Transfer System. Credits describe the average time expended to achieve a learning goal. One credit corresponds to 30 hours of work. 2 A Diploma from a Swiss university of applied sciences is considered equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in the same discipline. A Bachelor’s degree from a German or Austrian university of applied sciences is considered equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences.


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4 Admission is not possible if the applicant demonstrates academic gaps which are too extensive. For further details see Sections 2.3 and 2.4 (persons with a university background) and Sections 2.5 und 2.6 (persons with a university of applied sciences background) below. 5 The discipline requirements profile is structured in the two parts listed below. Information regarding the content of the corresponding course units is published in the Course Catalogue (www.vvz.ethz.ch).

Part 1: Basic knowledge (83 credits)

Part 1 comprises 83 credits and covers basic knowledge. The substance of the following course units is required: Mathematics and Computer Science (30 credits)

– Analysis I, II, III and Linear Algebra (26 credits)

– Computer Science I/Introduction to Programming/Statistics (4 credits) Natural Sciences (13 credits)

– Physics I and II (10 credits)

– Chemistry (3 credits) Engineering Sciences (40 credits)

– Mechanics I and II (11 credits)

– Thermodynamics I and II (8 credits)

– Fluid dynamics I (6 credits)

– Regelungstechnik [Control Engineering] I (4 credits)

– Maschinenelemente, Konstruktion, Produktentwicklung [Machine Elements, Construction, Product Development] (8 credits)

– Werkstoffe und Fertigung [Materials and Manufacturing] I (3 credits) Part 2: Subject-specific knowledge (39 credits)

A. General knowledge in technical disciplines

This part comprises 18 credits and covers knowledge in technical disciplines such as engineering science, mathematics, physics, computer science and the natural sciences which is required for the degree programme in Mechanical Engineering (compulsory subjects in the 2nd and 3rd years of study, electives).


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B. Knowledge in the specialisation

This part comprises 21 credits and covers knowledge primarily related to the specialisation selected for the Master’s degree programme (focus, electives, Bachelor’s thesis). If the academic background of the candidate was in a discipline other than Mechanical Engineering this part of the discipline requirements profile will be established by the tutor on behalf the admissions committee.

1.3 Language prerequisites 1 The language of instruction of the degree programme is English. 2 For admission to the degree programme, proof of sufficient knowledge of English (Level C13) must be provided. 3 Applicants to the degree programme who hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences must, for the purposes of additional requirements, also provide proof of sufficient knowledge of German (Level C1). 4 Any language certificates must be submitted by the time of entry to the degree programme at the latest. The language certificates recognised are published on the Rectorate website. 2 Specific stipulations for admission and entry to the Master’s degree rogramme 2.1 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ETH

Zurich Unconditional admission 1 The following persons are guaranteed unconditional entry to the degree programme:

a. Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich

b. Persons enrolled in the Bachelor’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering at ETH Zurich

Entering the Master’s degree programme 2 Students of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering may enrol in the degree programme directly via www.mystudies.ethz.ch. The admission procedure outlined in Section 3 is dispensed with. Details:

a. The normal ETH enrolment dates and deadlines apply.

b. Enrolment is possible as soon as both of the following apply:

3 The required language level is measured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (EFR) scale: The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, p. 23f. www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/Framework_EN.pdf


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1. A total of at most 35 credits are pending towards the Bachelor’s degree.

2. The number of credits required for the Bachelor’s degree in the categories “Compulsory first-year subjects” [Obligatorische Fächer des Basisjahres] and “Compulsory second-year subjects” [Obligatorische Fächer des 2. Studienjahres] have been acquired.

c. Admission is provisional until the Bachelor’s degree is issued. Admission will be revoked if the Bachelor’s degree is not or cannot be issued.

2.2 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from EPF

Lausanne Unconditional admission 1 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from EPF Lausanne are guaranteed unconditional entry to the degree programme. 2 Admission is subject to fulfilment of the language prerequisites listed in Section 1.3. Entering the Master’s degree programme 3 Candidates who have been granted admission may enter the degree programme only when they have completed the preceding (Bachelor’s) degree programme. 2.3 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a

university outside Switzerland Admission 1 Students holding a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Mechanical Engineering from a university outside Switzerland must, to be admitted to the Master’s degree programme, satisfy the academic and language prerequisites set out in Section 1 above. 2 Admission may be subject to additional requirements. 3 Admission is not possible if

a. the language prerequisites have not been satisfied;

b. the number of additional credits required to satisfy the academic prerequisites

1) exceeds 30 credits in total, or

2) involves more than 15 credits from Part 1 of the academic prerequisites (see Section 1.2).

Entering the Master’s degree programme 4 Candidates who have been granted admission may enter the degree programme only when they have completed the preceding (Bachelor’s) degree programme.


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2.4 Persons holding a university Bachelor’s degree in another discipline or enrolled in a corresponding Bachelor’s degree programme at ETH Zurich

Admission 1 If they can satisfy the academic and language prerequisites listed in Section 1 above within the given framework and have also demonstrated very good study performance in the Bachelor’s degree programme, the following persons may also be admitted to the Master’s degree programme:

a. Holders of a university Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in a discipline other than Mechanical Engineering

b. Students enrolled in an ETH Bachelor’s degree programme in a discipline other than Mechanical Engineering

2 Admission may be subject to additional requirements. 3 Admission is not possible if


b. the number of additional credits required to satisfy the academic prerequisites

1) exceeds 30 credits in total, or

2) involves more than 15 credits from Part 1 of the academic prerequisites (see Section 1.2).

Entering the Master’s degree programme 4 The following stipulations regarding entry to the Master’s degree programme apply to students from an ETH Bachelor’s degree programme (other than Mechanical Engineering) who have been granted admission:

a. They can enrol in the programme once they have acquired that number of Bachelor’s degree credits which would qualify them to enrol in the Master’s degree programme consecutive to their original subject.4

b. The normal ETH enrolment dates and deadlines apply.

c. Admission is provisional until the Bachelor’s degree is issued. Admission will be revoked if the Bachelor’s degree is not or cannot be issued.

5 All other candidates who have been granted admission may enter the degree programme only when they have completed the preceding (Bachelor’s) degree programme.

4 The permitted number of missing credits is set out in the Programme Regulations of the respective consecutive Master’s degree programme (e.g., B.Sc. Physics > M.Sc. Physics).


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2.5 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a Swiss university of applied sciences

Admission 1 If the academic and language prerequisites listed in Section 1 above can be satisfied within the given framework and if the final Bachelor’s degree grade is at least a 5 (according to the Swiss grading system, which involves grades from 1 (lowest) to 6 (highest)),5 persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a Swiss university of applied sciences may also be admitted to the degree programme. 2 Admission is always subject to the acquisition of missing specialist and methodological knowledge via additional study achievements comprising at least 40 credits. 3 The additional requirements to be fulfilled by candidates are structured in the following two parts: Part 1 (additional requirements)

To fulfil Part 1 of the additional requirements, 44 credits must be acquired from the following course units as indicated. Details regarding the content of these course units are published in the Course Catalogue (www.vvz.ethz.ch).

– Analysis III (3 credits)

– Linear Algebra (6 credits)

– Informatik [Computer Science] I (4 credits)

– Physics II (4 credits)

– Thermodynamics II and III (8 credits)

– Fluid dynamics I and II (9 credits)

– Mechanics III (6 credits)

– Regelungstechnik [Control Engineering] I (4 credits)

Part 2 (additional requirements)

To fulfil Part 2 of the additional requirements up to 17 credits must be obtained. The knowledge to be acquired for Part 2 is drawn from the candidate’s area of interest, decided by the respective tutor(s) and communicated to the admissions committee. Entering the Master’s degree programme 4 Candidates who have been granted admission may enter the degree programme only when they have completed the preceding (Bachelor’s) degree programme.

5 The total grade is always calculated by ETH Zurich. The method of computation used, and other details such as how letter grades are transposed, are stipulated in the Directive on Admission to Master’s Degree Programmes (www.weisungen.ethz.ch).


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2.6 Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences

Admission 1 If the academic and language prerequisites listed in Section 1 above can be satisfied within the given framework and if they have also demonstrated very good study performance in the Bachelor’s degree programme, persons holding a Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences in a discipline other than Mechanical Engineering may also be admitted to the degree programme. 2 Admission is always subject to the acquisition of missing specialist and methodological knowledge via additional study achievements comprising at least 40 credits. 3 Admission is not possible if


b. the number of additional credits required to satisfy the academic prerequisites exceeds 60.

Entering the Master’s degree programme 4 Candidates who have been granted admission may enter the degree programme only when they have completed the preceding (Bachelor’s) degree programme. 3 Application and admission procedure 1 All candidates – with the exception of matriculated ETH Zurich students from the Bachelor’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering – must submit an application for admission to the degree programme. The specifications for application, in particular the documents required and the dates/deadlines for submission, are published on the website of the ETH Zurich Admissions Office (www.master-bewerbung.ethz.ch). 2 Application may be made even if the required preceding degree has not yet been issued. 3 Applications will not be considered if

a. they are submitted late or in improper form;

b. the pertaining fees are not paid.

4 The admissions committee of the degree programme determines how far the background of the candidate corresponds to the requirements profile and submits an application for admission/rejection to the Rector via the Director of Studies.


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5 On the basis of the application of the Director of Studies the Rector makes the final decision regarding admission/rejection. 6 The candidate receives a written admissions decision which includes relevant information concerning any additional admission requirements. 4 Fulfilling additional admission requirements 4.1 General regulations 1 Candidates who are admitted subject to the fulfilment of additional requirements must acquire the required additional knowledge and competences before or during the Master’s programme via self-study or by attending classes. The corresponding individual performance assessments must be undertaken by the set deadlines. 2 If the candidate fails said performance assessments or does not respect the associated set deadlines he/she will be regarded as having failed the programme and will be excluded from it. 3 The deadlines and conditions for undergoing said performance assessments depend upon the background of the candidate (see Sections 4.2 and 4.3 below). 4.2 Candidates with a university Bachelor’s degree 1 Candidates holding a university Bachelor’s degree must undertake all of the performance assessments pertaining to the additional admission requirements by the end of the first year of the Master’s programme at the latest. All additional requirements, including any assessment repetitions, must be fulfilled within 18 months of the start of the Master’s programme at the latest. 2 A pass grade in each individual performance assessment is required. 3 A failed performance assessment may only be repeated once. 4 The student may only commence work on the Master’s thesis when all additional requirements have been fulfilled. 4.3 Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university of applied

sciences 1 Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences must undertake all first attempts at performance assessments pertaining to the additional admission requirements by the end of the first year of the Master’s programme at the latest. All additional requirements, including any assessment repetitions, must be fulfilled within two years of the start of the Master’s programme at the latest.


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2 If performance assessments involve session examinations these may be undertaken as examination blocks if conducted in the same examination session. Examinations belonging to an examination block must always be undertaken during the same examination session. 3 A pass grade in an examination block is achieved if the average of the individual grades is at least a 4. 4 A failed performance assessment or a failed examination block may only be repeated once. Repeating an examination block entails repeating all of the performance assessments belonging to it. 5 The student may only commence work on the Master’s thesis when all additional requirements have been fulfilled.

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