How to get into ETH Zurich? How did I get into ETH Zurich?

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  • How to get into ETH Zurich? How did I get into ETH Zurich? How important are grades? How important are the GREs? How important are internships? How important is undergraduate research experience? #AskAnEngineer
    This has probably been my most requested video. It's a long video because there is so much information! In this video I discuss:
    -undergraduate research
    -grades
    -GREs
    -internships
    -extracurriculars
    -MORE!
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  • @Aosta.Dolmiti
    @Aosta.Dolmiti 3 роки тому +42

    1. High GPA
    2. Thesis
    3.GRE
    4.Motivation letter
    5. how to strick out in the emails
    6. Match your major to find the Professor

  • @o.biertrinker9649
    @o.biertrinker9649 5 років тому +387

    What's the mystery in that? I got into the ETH without providing any documentation like GRE, motivation or recommendation letters... hold on, I am swiss.

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому +26

      Lol

    • @rishabhdagur9016
      @rishabhdagur9016 5 років тому +8

      Seriously 😂

    • @maxsimes
      @maxsimes 5 років тому +6

      In bachelor? Or in the masters programme?

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому +17

      Both

    • @maxsimes
      @maxsimes 5 років тому +9

      @@RiverTechJess highly doubt that with the masters haha. I got accepted in eth in a bachelor programme without providing anything other than my cv and my grades. Am german though so i may have had an advantage.

  • @lifeofishratandmore5021
    @lifeofishratandmore5021 4 роки тому +11

    Hey, thank you for this amazing video. To get into ETH is my dream but I am really not confident about my grad.Thank you again.

  • @katherineoyeri9768
    @katherineoyeri9768 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this, I feel hella pumped to apply here!

  • @clarenceteo6833
    @clarenceteo6833 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tip! It seems really thought out and I've never really thought about how I should apply!!

  • @Jasper-ny4nt
    @Jasper-ny4nt 5 років тому +101

    Hey, would you mind make a video about all kinds of expenses in Switzerland as a foreign student?

    • @Casskario
      @Casskario 4 роки тому +2

      汤Jasper well... I would say around 1300Fr. +-300Fr per month

  • @edukate_eng6541
    @edukate_eng6541 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so so much for your video! I got so much value out of it - great ideas to consider!

  • @gabeitch9151
    @gabeitch9151 6 років тому +80

    Thank you so much :)
    I hope I get in in 2021

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +4

      Ya me too! Keep at it. I'll probably still be there by then so keep in touch:)

    • @kishananuraag
      @kishananuraag 6 років тому

      2021!? hhahahaha you never talked about backlogs you have!? :P

    • @ekio3572
      @ekio3572 5 років тому

      ha see you maybe we gonna end in the same lecture.

    • @sophiakugler9760
      @sophiakugler9760 5 років тому

      Same !

    • @ekio3572
      @ekio3572 5 років тому

      see ya there 💪

  • @herashi6075
    @herashi6075 6 років тому +1

    The information is really helpful!!! Thank you so much!!

  • @JakeVoorhees
    @JakeVoorhees 6 років тому +7

    500 subs ayyyee! Congrats :)

  • @aBirdbyBrancusi
    @aBirdbyBrancusi 5 років тому

    REALLY good info!! Thanks!! :D

  • @Hfhdhs6363
    @Hfhdhs6363 5 років тому +1

    Hi,thank you so much! I'm starting secondary school in this September,and I want to spend the whole time there(4 years) with preparing for the university. You helped me a lot,theese were essentials for me! Thank you so much! :-):-D

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому

      Ya of course!! Thanks so much for watching! im glad you like the video:) have a great start to secondary school and have fun too!

  • @MohakNarang07
    @MohakNarang07 5 років тому +26

    Thanks for the tips and motivation!
    I'll make sure I upgrade my resume/application with all the relevant stuff. I had a question about German language proficiency, on the ETH website it states that level C2 is a requirement(which apparently is the highest level), did you have any background in German language while you were applying?

  • @gompypower
    @gompypower 6 років тому +76

    Got accepted a couple of weeks ago, jeyy!!

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +2

      That's amazing! Congratulations!!!!

    • @samiahmad2179
      @samiahmad2179 6 років тому

      please share your profile and intented course

    • @Suraj-xk7ef
      @Suraj-xk7ef 5 років тому

      can you please provide the mail id of yours so that I can clear some doubts about this with you!

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому

      jessica@steminine.com

  • @tdsdesa
    @tdsdesa 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for your tips :) Too bad I have applied to ETH before watching this video, I think it's very useful. The fact that you contacted the professor with a physical letter just blows my mind ahah

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      haha thank you! some times you gotta do what ya gotta do! and good luck!!

  • @AzwadAbid
    @AzwadAbid 5 років тому +1

    Just what I needed. Thanks! ^_^

  • @lucasraphaelpianegonda2058
    @lucasraphaelpianegonda2058 5 років тому +60

    Hi there,
    ETH Alumni here. I think this video perfectly explains why ETH took you. You had a goal, you had a plan and you implemented it. If that isn't problem solving then I don't know what is. Remember the swiss saying: "Everybody cooks with water". I have met some brilliant people at ETH but if you see how they achieved their brilliant results its rather industriousness than genius that got them there.

    • @alinakathayat6436
      @alinakathayat6436 5 років тому

      Hey are undergraduate courses taught in eth zuric??

    • @SP-qi8ur
      @SP-qi8ur 5 років тому

      Could you elaborate upon the meaning of that Swiss saying? Cheers.

    • @goodluck8618
      @goodluck8618 4 роки тому +3

      @@SP-qi8ur I'm not Swiss and have never heard this saying before, but I think it's about the fact that you don't need exceptional ingredients to be able to make great food. Probably meaning in this context that you don't need exceptional abilities to achieve something great.
      While I agree with the message, I think there is underestimation here of the ability to focus 100%, to pursue goals, to work really hard, to be extraordinarily self-disciplined - THESE abilities have to be very much above average. If you have them, you'll have decent success no matter what field you choose.
      They can definitely be developed to a great extend, no doubt, but I think some personality types are naturally predisposed to have them "by default".

  • @lirobert1715
    @lirobert1715 5 років тому

    This videos really helps a lot!!
    Thanks~

  • @dream_machines07
    @dream_machines07 3 роки тому

    Great insights on how to apply to any university for that matter! Thank you.

  • @101meinu101
    @101meinu101 3 роки тому +13

    Eth is not that picky on motivation letters, it‘s honestly just not hard to get in. It‘s only hard to pass exams

  • @evenight0024
    @evenight0024 5 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It is really helpful! Did they require you to take the admission exam (which includes the German test)?

  • @FlyingHippiie
    @FlyingHippiie 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for sharing your story, it was really interesting to hear what you had to go through to get in!
    I'm currently in my second year of my bachelors degree in mechanical engineering at ETH, but i grew up here so i was accepted right away

  • @shafinhossain3810
    @shafinhossain3810 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much, it’s really very informative and helpful video ❤️❤️

  • @ramesshvishwanath7366
    @ramesshvishwanath7366 4 роки тому

    Really very much informative. It is a great help to students.

  • @raulavila4556
    @raulavila4556 2 роки тому +2

    I was surprised by your gpa.
    In Spain, getting a high gpa is almost impossible on some degree such as engineering. Average is below 2.50. That's a big deal for us, unfortunately .
    Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @FusionGamesFox
    @FusionGamesFox 6 років тому

    Thank you for the video, really helpful.

  • @Vanarius17
    @Vanarius17 6 років тому +1

    Really good advice thankyou! :)

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      Thank you! I’m glad I could be helpful. Thanks for watching.

  • @Adi-pw1ed
    @Adi-pw1ed 6 років тому +7

    Ideas for a video- Book recommendations, exercising and uni schedule... These are just things that personally interest me. 😅😅 Happy New Year! 🐳

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      Happy new year! those are great recommendations. I'll write them down:) thanks for taking the time to think of these ideas!

  • @padmadv7242
    @padmadv7242 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Really helpful!

  • @ThuongPham-wg4bc
    @ThuongPham-wg4bc 4 роки тому +1

    Best wishes for you. I am robotics engineer and planing to studying master in Sweden next year. Hope to see you in Europe soon

  • @marigoldx22
    @marigoldx22 6 років тому +1

    wow, thank you for sharing it really help!

  • @daqo98
    @daqo98 3 роки тому

    Definetely a great video! Thanks for the advices. We clearly see that you are an engineer haha. Please wish me luck taking the GRE (I am colombian so Idk how it works, I'll do my research about it).

  • @gabrielindipe6008
    @gabrielindipe6008 2 роки тому

    Thanks for explaining 😃

  • @edgarsutawika
    @edgarsutawika 5 років тому +21

    When you reach out to Professors through E-mail or regular mail, what exactly do you say in the message? I know it usually has the typical "I've done this research, I'm very enthusiastic and interested in this research, I also heard you do the exact same research as I do" and then what?
    Can you tell me what you usually say in the end of your messages? I usually end it by saying "I would love to know more about your lab and further research opportunities as a grad student" but I don't know if that's the best thing to say.
    Thanks in advance.

  • @manavputtyah7568
    @manavputtyah7568 6 років тому +1

    she's amazing

  • @kallichayankamanjunadhared9618
    @kallichayankamanjunadhared9618 3 роки тому

    I have seen many videos but ur the best out of them

  • @liamedwards8759
    @liamedwards8759 6 років тому +6

    Another great and helpful video! Any tips on looking for research areas that are researched at certain universities? So like if I want to go into dark matter research would I have to Google various universities until I found the ones that do this research, or is there a more efficient way of doing this? :)

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +2

      Thanks TheBlueInfinite! I'm glad you find the video helpful. Hmmm.. I would say maybe going on google scholar and typing in dark matter. I just did this quickly and there was a paper published recently called "Particle dark matter: evidence, candidates and constraints," it's the 2nd most cited paper and published reletively recently by researchers at Oxford. So they must have a nice group.
      Honestly, what I would do is first decide where you want to go and start looking there. If there are no good groups there, then move onto the next place. Hope this was helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.

  • @carosare6700
    @carosare6700 3 роки тому

    I flipped the table when I heared McGill. I went a semester to Montreal as an exchange student but actually studied at the UQAM, now I'll see what I can do to enter ETH!

  • @dushyantsingh5566
    @dushyantsingh5566 5 років тому

    That was really really good video...
    Thank you very much...

  • @suparnobanerjee3018
    @suparnobanerjee3018 4 роки тому

    quality video...full of useful infos...thanks

  • @marlena0217
    @marlena0217 4 роки тому

    Hey hope to get in next year :-) maybe see you there!

  • @TM-it5oe
    @TM-it5oe 5 років тому +1

    I agree to your thoughts regarding generalized assessment tests like GRE etc. They don't reflect upon applicants' competence in programmes they are applying for. Then,especially anything could go wrong with test takers on the morning of the test day even if they are very good at taking test so quite a luck is involved.
    Therefore,such tests shouldn't be given weight over other things in student applications and unis are realizing this.Indeed infact, despite GRE being a US based test, some graduate programmes in the US are now not giving much reverence to the GRE scores.Especially,MIT doesn't set a Gre score min threshold as admission criteria and as far as I know,their EE and CS programmes do not require or accept any GRE scores from applicants.

  • @Abhi-lm1mz
    @Abhi-lm1mz 5 років тому +29

    ETH is an amazing university.... I was there last year and probably it was the best experience of my life....oh BTW did you go to the polyball ???

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому +1

      The last two years I did. This year I didnt

    • @saranshjuneja8551
      @saranshjuneja8551 3 роки тому +1

      Hey ! I am planning for ETH Zurich can you please help me ? How should my profile build up be to increase by chances of getting into ETH Zurich

  • @mirinalray5395
    @mirinalray5395 6 років тому +2

    Finally.....thank you.....crystal clear........

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +1

      I'm glad it was clear and helpful! thanks for watching:)

    • @mirinalray5395
      @mirinalray5395 6 років тому

      haha....its like a long mysterious fog has been lifted.....atleast thats what many of us feel like....and guess what...i have recommended your vlogs to many of my frnds and they found it really gr8...guess they might be subscribing too.....and this video had super content to it....tnks

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      Amazing!!! Thank you so much for recommending it :D I really appreciate it and I really hope they find it helpful too!!

  • @johnnygks
    @johnnygks 6 років тому

    I just wanted to ask these two questions:
    Did you need to pass any kind of exams to get in ?
    Is german necessary there to study??
    Also nice video very informative

  • @manik6790
    @manik6790 5 років тому

    super useful! Thanks

  • @LiterallyGod
    @LiterallyGod 5 років тому

    Y'all are doing great things congrats

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому

      Thanks man! What about you? What are you up to?

    • @LiterallyGod
      @LiterallyGod 5 років тому

      STEMinine I'm just out here trying to decide what to do post financial career. Do I go back and use my license or try something new and better. Wish you the best

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому

      Ok well I hope you figure it out soon! Wish you the best also. Thanks for stopping by!!

  • @carolinaflores6247
    @carolinaflores6247 6 років тому +1

    I love your videos!! 😍 I’m chemical engineer and I develop hydraulic simulations of the natural gas Pipeline Network of my Country, I’m Noe studying for the GRE to apply to a Master program in Germany. The information it’s very helpful 🤗

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      Wow your work sounds really interesting!! Good luck on the GREs! I hope you do better than me!! (I did terrible lol)

  • @nanmonthirawanthong5536
    @nanmonthirawanthong5536 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much I hope to get it.

  • @sophiachen4364
    @sophiachen4364 5 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for making this video! I am also studying at McGill (but in Science) and thinking about applying to ETH. I mostly have questions about Zurich, how the city is, how do you compare Zurich to Montreal (I have been living in Quebec all my life so it can be intimidating to live somewhere else) in terms of cultural activities, city life, etc.? It would be great if you can do videos about Swiss life/Zurich life :)

    • @ellikossmann9148
      @ellikossmann9148 5 років тому +2

      I don't know Montreal but since I live in/grew up in Zurich and noone has answered your question I figured I could help you out.
      First off Zurich is really beautiful with lots of great outdoor places to just sit and talk and enjoy and other stuff (as a comparison I lived in Seattle for a year and to my "standard" encountered few places like that). The city itself is pretty busy, it's by far the biggest city in Switzerland and most people who work in Zurich also live here or around the lake, which means the city doesnt get that emptiness in the evening other big cities do. Within Switzerland Zurich has the Stereotype of being really arrogant, (I don't know where that came from and I dont think it's true at all) however you wont encounter that openess you often find in American cities (and yes I know Montreal and Quebec are in Canada;)). That doesn't mean Swiss/Zurich people are mean, they're just really polite and want to respect your "Personal Space".
      I don't know what you mean by cultural activities but Switzerland in general has plenty of really traditional "festivals" we take very seriously ;) meaning everyone dresses up etc., if you want to look into one in Zurich google "Sächsilüte" (basically we burn a snowman to chase winter away and determine how the summer is going to be but with costumes according to our "guild (?)" And it's really cool).
      There are other great outdoor activities in the Zurich area (most of them include hiking or swimming in the lake) everyone can participate in and if you go to ETH you will become a part of the ASVZ, which is Kind of a gym for students but they have tons of different classes like rock climbing, ballet and other types of dancing, Pilates, weight lifting etc. Included in your Semester fee.
      Also if your from Montreal I'm gonna assume you speak French. That is generally great because it is one of the National languages and technically everyone should understand it, however Zurich is in the German speaking part, just so you know, you can try to talk to people in French but some might not understand you, be aware that you might in that sense encounter a language barrier.
      I dont know if this answers your questions, I hope it helps 😬 if you have any other questions feel free to ask. In general, I think Zurich is great and you can assume that the people you meet at University (and trust me, you will meet people really fast because of events) are going to help you settle in and welcome you. I told you the 2 negative things I could think of (+ living here is expensive) that would be arguments against coming, if that really bothers you, I would consider choosing a different city if you're okay with it you should be fine (also you get used to everything ;)). Good luck

    • @sophiachen4364
      @sophiachen4364 5 років тому

      Elli Kossmann oh wow thank you so much for sharing! Yes French is my mother tongue and I’m doing an exchange semester at EPFL in Lausanne starting next month. But I’d definitely go to Zurich and explore by myself - it’s so different I’m looking forward to explore!

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому +1

      Hey Sophia! First, Elli, thanks so much for writing such a thoughtful answer.
      Everything that Elli said about Zurich is spot on.
      In terms of difference with Montreal, they’re completely different. They could be more different actually. Zurich is moralize the size of Vancouver (it’s actually smaller, 400000ppl) whereas I think the island of MTL is 1.5mio? Honestly, Zurich is kinda boring if you compare it to montreal😜 it doesn’t mean I don’t like it, but there’s just waaayyy less stuff going on here than in MTL. Ya they have a few festivals here, but nothing compared to the 2-5 festivals per week in the summer in Mtl. People hang out by the lake here which is beautiful but it’s not tamtams;) the biggest thing for me was the food. we have AMAZING food in mtl from every country. Here the food is very expensive and there aren’t as many options as in mtl.
      So all of that being said, I love it here and I’m not ready to move. But when I do move back to Canada, I’ll live in mtl😜

    • @sophiachen4364
      @sophiachen4364 5 років тому

      @@RiverTechJess Woah thank you for such an honest and detailed comparison between the two cities. I guess the lifestyle is completely different. Looking forward to visiting Zurich on my way to Lausanne in February! I will definitely enjoy the food here in Montreal before I leave then, thank you ;)

  • @Charlie-br8wp
    @Charlie-br8wp 3 роки тому +1

    Great example of the “priming” concept.

  • @Otterotter42
    @Otterotter42 6 років тому

    Thank you for sharing :)

  • @billngo4862
    @billngo4862 5 років тому +2

    Great tips thanks for the video! I am planning to apply to ETH for next year at the moment. Do you know if they receive GRE scores electronically? I haven't taken them yet and the deadline is December 15, so if they only take scores by mail, ETS said that would take 4-6 weeks so I definitely can't make that deadline. But if they receive scores electronically, they get it instantly so I can still make the deadline. Any idea?

  • @user-it9yu9pb4g
    @user-it9yu9pb4g 6 років тому

    Great info! Really helpful for those seeking to apply for MS. Could you give some pointers on what should be the content of the mail sent to the professor?

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +2

      Hey Kartik! Ya for sure. Basically I wrote that I'm applying to the school. I would also read some papers by the professor (you have to do quite a bit of research) and try to relate it to my research (or any of the work I've done in the past) to show why this professor's work interests me.:)

  • @lodu8731
    @lodu8731 5 років тому +75

    They’re obligated to accept all Swiss people who have Matu

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому +9

      Lucky them

    • @DieButaSD
      @DieButaSD 5 років тому +14

      Yeah you pretty much don't ever worry about getting accepted to any Swiss Uni or ETH/EPFL if you're a Gymi-student

    • @rosenthalstudios
      @rosenthalstudios 5 років тому +37

      @@RiverTechJess note to all non-Swiss people. Matur = high school diploma. However, Swiss school system is very different from US / CA. Here, only around 20% of the population completes high school.

    • @Answerisequal42
      @Answerisequal42 5 років тому +2

      Matura rulez :D

    • @lodu8731
      @lodu8731 5 років тому

      dave_is_dave not 20%it’s like 60% or you are speaking about isolated part of switzerland

  • @amirmahdijafary2734
    @amirmahdijafary2734 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video
    I had a question, Did you have a published paper on either journals or conferences at the end of your 1 year research program when you applied for ETH?

  • @bouiaddoukhalid4089
    @bouiaddoukhalid4089 6 років тому +1

    Nice info ,Im from morocco and used to study at one of the best engineering schools here in an integrated master of engineering .
    I dislike my school so i eventually dropped out and got an apprentiship at a company Im actually applying to eth undergrad "i actually speaker German"

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      nice! I'm glad you have it figured out. good luck with the application!

  • @suckymybuok
    @suckymybuok 6 років тому +1

    You're awesome!

  • @Jelcroo
    @Jelcroo 6 років тому +1

    Awesome vid! What are GRE’s?
    Also my dutch grades are a B. I’ve used a GPA gradepoints converter :)
    I must get an A lol😅

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +1

      the GRE's are the Graduate Records Examinations. It's a multiple choice standardized test that a lot of US and European universities (for international students) require.
      Grades aren't anything. I think your experience and who you know is more important:)

  • @SaturnsApollo
    @SaturnsApollo 6 років тому

    Currently in high school and I've always been attracted to space and medicine, but after watching your videos engineering is starting to creep in more and more.

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +3

      Whoa you should be a space doctor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @sophies8573
      @sophies8573 5 років тому

      You should study medicine at eth then! They offer a unique bachelor's degree in medicine that is very focused on science, not so much on space though...

  • @Navij13
    @Navij13 6 років тому +1

    Great video ma’am, one query though. There are myriad professors working in mechanical dept. carrying their own research in somewhat interconnected domains.
    So, while applying for Master’s should we mail all those profs whose research aligns with our profile or just pick one and take our chances ?

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching:) You should pick the professor that you want to work with. That's what I would do.

  • @nipeshshrestha5539
    @nipeshshrestha5539 3 роки тому

    Glad I found your channel. Could you please clarify whether GRE and TOEFL tests are mandatory for ETH Excellence Masters Scholarships. The requirement page doesn't seem to mention these tests.

  • @AG-jb1sr
    @AG-jb1sr 5 років тому

    first let me thank you so much for this amazing video!!
    I have one question and hopefully you will see it,
    are there any interviews for admission and the scholarship which u must attend in Switzerland?
    thanks

    • @JustMe-12345
      @JustMe-12345 4 роки тому +1

      A G
      I can only tell you about how it is for swiss students but we can just apply online and get in, that is all, for scholarship there are papers to fill out but the semester Fees itself are only 700 CHF (about same as $) but i guess that is only fot Swiss students

  • @gogontlekhumo8362
    @gogontlekhumo8362 4 роки тому +1

    im planning to apply for masters over there, hoepfully your vids could be helpful

  • @peshalarandima8629
    @peshalarandima8629 5 років тому

    Thank you soo much....!!

  • @vishalgarg3629
    @vishalgarg3629 6 років тому +1

    Applied this year. Hope, I get into the MEST program and meet you. 😊

  • @hamzam9361
    @hamzam9361 5 років тому

    Did you do masters by research or coursework? Which one is better for more practical skills? Would appreciate your response.

  • @herbiemiddleton8050
    @herbiemiddleton8050 Рік тому

    Thank you for the video, really insightful!
    I applied to an open PhD position at ETH and got rejected. However, it was one of the most inspiring PhDs I've ever seen and I would really like to pursue a career at the research group...what should I do?
    I'm thinking of taking up a Master's Fellowship for a year, should I give it another go after that? (My grades are like B for BSc and A for MSc). Any advice is appreciated

  • @user-nn5yq8di5o
    @user-nn5yq8di5o 5 років тому +1

    Im also a McGill student and try to get into ETH in 2021!

  • @pooriaheidari855
    @pooriaheidari855 4 роки тому

    thank you jess

  • @AmitKumar-mb1zk
    @AmitKumar-mb1zk 6 років тому

    Great work!!! I'm also a mechanical guy :-)

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      nice! welcome and thanks for watching:)

  • @scorpinakh3343
    @scorpinakh3343 5 років тому

    I like your video so much! I plan to apply for Excellence Scholarship program at ETH, could you let me know whether the living expenses and tuition which they covered is enough for us or not? Do I need to spend more?

  • @robinloh992
    @robinloh992 3 роки тому

    Jess!
    What did you say in your emails/letters to the professors? I'm trying to also do that, found some professors to email, but it's like I'm not specifically asking them for anything. I feel like if I say "Hey, you do what I wanna do!" They'd just be like "Ok... what do you want? I'm very busy."

  • @waqasbaig6907
    @waqasbaig6907 6 років тому +2

    Hi, You have said that after accepted from one prof you switched lab. Is that possible to change professor there in ETH?

  • @stefkeez105
    @stefkeez105 2 роки тому

    Hello, thank you so much for all the information! I just have a question. Do I need a C1 german certification to get accepted? Do I even need a certification?

  • @vm7969
    @vm7969 6 років тому +5

    Hey I got admission into Colorado State University for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering. I got into because I did lots of projects and research in Materials Science. The Mechanical engineering department has a good research group in materials. But however my Undergraduate degree is in Industrial Engineering. Do you have any advice in preparation for the Masters as I do not have knowledge in Numerical simulations techniques like CFD (My Undergraduate degree is in Industrial Engineering)

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +1

      Hey there! Don't worry, the mechanical engineering students that you'll be studying with have probably forgotten everything they learned! Also, I didn't know anything about CFD until I learned it in my Master's, so I don't think its expected of you. Just do your best and you'll be fine! Good luck!

  • @khabeerahmed99
    @khabeerahmed99 5 років тому +1

    Are the Master's programs in English? What level of German is required to apply/ get an admit?
    Is A2 Level sufficient?

  • @qasemuzumaki2161
    @qasemuzumaki2161 4 роки тому

    Like the video but i wanted to ask about wether you had to learn german, and if so where did you learn?

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  4 роки тому

      No I didn’t have to learn but for bachelors you need to

  • @faboo811
    @faboo811 5 років тому

    Thanks for this video, I'm sending my application for masters in Physics next week and I hope I'll get in! I'm a bit worried though, I got pretty good grades in my undergrad (top 10%) but my thesis wasn't really research heavy, it was rather pogramming but I actually realized Id rather want to do experimental research. Any advise on how to pack that into my motivation letter?

    • @metracxx
      @metracxx 5 років тому

      good luck!

    • @paulpraneeth3488
      @paulpraneeth3488 5 років тому

      Bro I'm pursuing electrical engineering can I get into physics there ,is it possible

    • @kimjong-un8543
      @kimjong-un8543 2 роки тому

      updates?

  • @sar2963
    @sar2963 6 років тому

    Hey, I was researching ETH a couple of days ago when I stumbled upon this video (I subbed and been watching ever since btw :) ). I don't know whether you'll see this but I'm just gonna take my shot and ask my question. So I know the living expenses in Zurich are quite high so I was wondering whether ETH offer stipends for masters students in exchange for graduate assistantship and if not, if it is common for full time MS students to a have a job to cover their expenses (rent, food, books)?
    Oh, it would also be great if you have an idea about the competitiveness to get into the masters program in agricultural sciences.
    Good luck with everything :)

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      Thanks so much for watching Blue 175! I'm happy to hear that you found the information helpful:) Honestly I don't know anything about the competitiveness but Ido know that you can get a scholarship for the mechanical masters if you outline a thesis topic beforehand. I would suggest that you check online if your program does this. Also I dont know anyone that had a job while studying but i think its possible. you just have to check the visa requirements because i think you can only work 15h per week as an international student. sorry i can't be of more help but i hope this helps!

    • @sar2963
      @sar2963 5 років тому

      I just saw your reply. Thank you so much, this is actually very helpful!

    • @Sara-sz6mn
      @Sara-sz6mn 5 років тому

      As a masters graduate from ETH I can tell you that it is possible to work 40% while studying. I’ve worked 20% during bachelors, went for a full time job for one year and then worked 40% during the masters. Some of my colleagues got jobs in the evenings or in the WE as well. Others weren’t working at all.
      Of course there are some factors to consider and you need to be really efficient in managing your time. But you also get a chance to dive into the professional world, get to know some other people and grow more.
      Best of luck :)

    • @sar2963
      @sar2963 5 років тому

      @@Sara-sz6mn THANK YOU!! Best of luck to you too

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому

      But also don’t forget about the visa requirement!

  • @meheditusar1431
    @meheditusar1431 6 років тому +3

    do you had publications in your undergrade?

  • @savanthtadepalli3968
    @savanthtadepalli3968 6 років тому

    I'm a mechanical engineering graduate too. Your suggestions are simple and genuine. Thank you. Is your master's program funded by any scholarship or is it a non funded one?

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому +1

      Hey Savanth! Thanks for watching! My program is non-funded (but its not very expensive) :)

    • @savanthtadepalli3968
      @savanthtadepalli3968 6 років тому

      thanks for taking time to reply. i am from india and trying to plan my masters or phd in europe so i would like to know how much did it actually cost u, maintenance, any part time jobs, kind of internships that u did and possible career opportunities afterwards kinda stuff. i know u must be busy and all but if u find any free time i would like to connect with u to discuss these issues cause you are a truly genuine person with sound knowledge in our branch of mechanical engineering. its really hard to find a genuine mechanical engineering graduate with good knowledge and even if there are some, they would be inaccessible. its a long comment but these are the kinda videos that i am searching for and i am really looking forward to connect with u.

  • @guadalajara1998
    @guadalajara1998 4 роки тому

    What exactly do you email the professors before applying?

  • @penguinz1998
    @penguinz1998 6 років тому

    Did do you internships after your first year in Uni? How many internships are considered enough? Thank u for the helpful video

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  6 років тому

      I did one in my second year. Honestly idk how many are enough. I don’t think you can ever have enough experience. But I think you should at least have one internship.

  • @raminpouria664
    @raminpouria664 6 років тому

    Did u apply for a TA or RA position? i'm kind of confused about your application🤔. I watched sum of your vids and i think u did really a great job in your bachelor degree👍. some of my friends which had too much less experience than u got in to great universities in canada and us as a TA or RA. My question is why you did not continue to study in canada or us as a TA or RA(or even continue in your bachelor uni). Or didu apply and didnot get a position?. The reason that i'm asking is i want to apply for a master position in canada or us and i want to know if i'm qualified or not. I have a Bsc in mechanical engineering and a master in renewable engineering(my master was more like a professional training program rather than a research). I also worked in the field of reverse engineering for a year. Do u think i have a chance for us or canada?
    I have another question about how u specialized in the field of combustion and cfd simulation? Did u learn it during your bachelor or u learned it during your master? Cuz u said u changed your field of research after first semster.
    Sorry if i asked a lot of questions

  • @dhruvicsolanki
    @dhruvicsolanki 3 місяці тому

    Hi! What should we write in the email which we sebd to the professors? And along with the email what other things should be attached like, CV or cover letter?

  • @serazac25
    @serazac25 4 роки тому +1

    Hello Jess, were you able to work in Zurich, and was it hard to find a job? I've been doing a bit of research since I'll like to do my Master's in Data Science, and apparently, you have 6 months after graduating to get a job and your employer is in charge of getting that work visa.
    Is it difficult to find a job as an international? Did you see any of your international peers successfully landing a job?
    Thanks in advance.

  • @lemonysnippet8502
    @lemonysnippet8502 5 років тому

    does undergrad reputation matter for engineering? i’d like to stay in toronto because renting is too much financial burden if i went to a university in another city. i’m thinking about ryerson but i don’t know if it has a good reputation..

  • @abdul-rahmanmahammad2516
    @abdul-rahmanmahammad2516 4 роки тому

    What do you think of METU (aka ODTU)? İ hope it is good. I am about to study there (in about a month).

  • @daqo98
    @daqo98 3 роки тому

    What were the minimum GRE results when you applied ? Now they are Analytical 3.5 (50%), Quantitative 165 (90%) and Verbal 155 (70%). You mentioned you obtained around 75% on maths, but which category? I mean, did you fulfill the minimum GRE Score required? I hope, u see this message or someone who can help me :)

  • @perrinhugo8234
    @perrinhugo8234 5 років тому +7

    From my experience with ETH, you have two cards to play with them.
    Either you have a "classic" profile like yours with researching experience and so on, so you need to put an emphasis on that and be pretty good at it, and that way it's pretty competitive, or you have a more "unique" profile and in that case (like I had) you don't need to send that much emails and so on because you stand out on your own anyway. To make it more clear I got in computer science, and there you either have to be a really good computer scientist, with very often the need to have internships/research thesis and so on, or you need to be good in something else (in my case maths)and justify why it's actually relevant for you to do computer science as a supplement and that seems to work well (but it is less applicable to everyone).
    It also seems that where you come from actually matters. If they know where you come from, then everything is either easier or harder depending on the reputation. That helps a lot for students from European universities I think.
    Just saying this as a complementary comment for wild card profiles seeking help.

    • @perrinhugo8234
      @perrinhugo8234 5 років тому

      @@felicitelordon9673 well congrats :) do you start now or next September? :)
      Don worry about that there are people more brilliant and also people less impressive than you, and sometimes idiots :p
      Its just a matter of focusing on your strengths !

    • @felicitelordon9673
      @felicitelordon9673 5 років тому

      Thanks
      Would be next September, MSc Computer Science :)

    • @perrinhugo8234
      @perrinhugo8234 3 роки тому

      @@isetitonfire anyone does to be honest. They seemed to undervalue French universities and I got in anyway for instance

  • @karlarivera4577
    @karlarivera4577 5 років тому +3

    Did you have to get you C1 Certificate in German? Any tips for getting to that level as someone coming from Canada with a BASC?

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому +1

      For masters you don’t need German. I’ve been learning German here and I’m at B1 or B2. But tips to learn in Canada? Hmm honestly you need to practice with a native speaker. There’s no way around it

    • @metracxx
      @metracxx 5 років тому +2

      you're probably better off with english in Switzerland, since people are mostly speaking english or swiss german, we don't speak "proper" german very often

  • @dipro_ghosh
    @dipro_ghosh Рік тому

    Hi Steminime. I really want to do a Master in Civil Engineering from ETHZ. But I don't know the step by step procedure to do that. On the other hand I have more than 8 years of experience in the practical field, what do you think.. will this add value while applying? Waiting for your response.

  • @Bu.T.F.I
    @Bu.T.F.I 3 роки тому

    Hi, I hope you get this on time, but what was the process for referees? It doesn't seem to be on the eApply form but I think I deifnitely needone surely

  • @priyadarshanish
    @priyadarshanish 6 років тому

    Great Video. One question though. Did you learn German for getting into ETH?

    • @marioxh
      @marioxh 5 років тому

      priyadarshanish you only need german for your bachelor degree. All master and phd programs are offered in English if you want to.

  • @mineldenizkalntas1072
    @mineldenizkalntas1072 5 років тому

    I'm 14 now, I'm getting into highschool exam tomorrow, but I'm there looking for my university. Quite strange but sooooo fun

  • @MeghangNagavekar
    @MeghangNagavekar 5 років тому +1

    Does ur graduation college matter for ur post graduation degree or is it only ur grades and experience that matters ???

  • @sohanmahmud5124
    @sohanmahmud5124 4 роки тому

    What is the scope of civil engineer? can you explain more about job opportunity in civil. is it good for future than computer engineering? plz make a video.

  • @ericvalverderosado2046
    @ericvalverderosado2046 4 роки тому

    Im M.E student to in UTEC here in Peru...I think I’m still not at half of the career but want to go to ETH Zurich cuz I see they have invests in Motorsport development with AMZ, I wanna specialize in power unit design for race cars and I think they can help me (I saw they use electric technology but I wanna go for hybrid to upgrade the best of both worlds)

  • @timoeugster7809
    @timoeugster7809 5 років тому +4

    Are you more likely to get in the master in ETH if you already have the Bachelor from ETH?

    • @RiverTechJess
      @RiverTechJess  5 років тому +5

      Yes, you are automatically accepted for the masters if you have a bachelors from there