Overview
What you will study
- The Technology and Public Policy - Policy Process programme offered by ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is structured modularly so as to best suit the backgrounds, interests, aims and needs of the participants.
The learning objectives of the programme are to equip participants with skills that are essential for:
- analysing how public institutions function and how policy choices are made;
- managing policy-making processes and communicating effectively with policy-makers, stakeholders, and the public.
The programme combines general skills in policy analysis with opportunities to apply these skills to the policy issues that interest programme participants or to problems that are relevant in their professional settings (e.g., mobility, energy, public health, the digital space, urban planning, environment / sustainability, security).
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Technology, Society, Markets, and the State
- Public Sphere and Stakeholders in Policy-Making
- Communication and Negotiation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology Public Policy View 3 other Short Courses in Public Policy in SwitzerlandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications, preferably in natural sciences or engineering.
- Required language skills - English: C1
Work experience
- Strong interest in public policy and professional work experience of at least three years.
Tuition Fee
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International
9500 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9500 CHF for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
9500 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9500 CHF for the full programme during 6 months.
Living costs for Zürich
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.