• Anytime
    Start
  • Min. 2 months

    Duration
  • Zurich or Basel

    Location
  • English and German

    Tuition languages
  • Anytime

    Application period
  • CHF 16,600

    Programme fee

In brief: The CAS ETH in Advanced Materials and Processes

A customised, research-​oriented programme in advanced materials, process and manufacturing technologies. It is targeted and flexible, building on the expertise of technical professionals.

Structure and content

Programme description

The CAS ETH in Advanced Materials and Processes (CAS ETH AMaP) is a customised and flexible programme for experienced technical industry professionals, who wish to expand their expertise in a targeted, research-oriented manner. Participants choose a mentor from a pool of ca. 80 professors of the ETH Competence Center for Materials and Processes (MaP). They develop a personalised study plan that aligns with their focus and interests. The programme centres around a research project.

Objectives

In the customised CAS ETH AMaP technical industry professionals expand their expertise in the area of advanced materials and processes in a research-oriented manner. Working on an individual research project, participants deepen and update their methodological and specialist expertise.

Professional perspectives

Participants update their technical know-how to the current state of research and enhance their subject-related methodological and practical skills. Successful graduates are thus able to exploit their innovation potential as technical experts effectively. Mentors also advise participants on their professional development.

Structure and format

Depending on the individual study plan, participants complete the programme in a minimum of two months (full-time) or a maximum of twelve months (part-time).

Additional information

Participants choose a mentor from a pool of ca. 80 professors of the ETH Competence Center for Materials and Processes (MaP). The MaP Executive Office supports them in the search and selection of a mentor.

Tuition language(s)

German, English

Credits

Min. 12 ECTS credits

Target group and admission

Target group

Industry professionals with an engineering or natural sciences Master's degree (or equivalent) and extensive industrial experience (at least five years) in the field of materials, process and manufacturing technologies.

Requirements

A Master’s degree (or equivalent), recognised by ETH Zurich, plus at least five years of professional experience in the field of materials and processes.

Required language skills

German: C1, English: C1 – external page Show proficiency scales

Language(s) of performance assessment

English (German upon agreement)

Dates and venue

Start

The start is possible at any time.

Duration

Duration of 360 working hours over min. two months (full-time) or max. 12 months (part-time).

Application period

The application is possible at any time.

Location

Zurich or Basel

Fees

Programme fee

CHF 16,600

Application fee

CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-​refundable, credit card payment only)

Withdrawal fee

After the admission date and later than 60 days before the start of the programme: CHF 8,000

Application

Questions about the application

ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail

Application documents

Additional application documents

Admission requires a letter of support from the current employer and a written confirmation from a mentor of MaP. For assistance in finding and selecting a mentor, please contact the MaP office.

Organiser

Programme management

Professor Ralph Spolenak
Programme Director
Professpr Ralph Spolenak
Klara Berg
Programme Manager
Portrait of Klara Berg
Professor Mirko Meboldt
Vice Programme Director
Professor Mirko Meboldt

Contact

Competence Center for Materials and Processes (MaP)
  • +41 44 633 37 53

ETH Zurich
Leopold-​​Ruzicka-​Weg 4
HCP F 35.1
8093 Zurich

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, Competence Center for Materials and Processes (MaP)
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