ETH Zurich does not run a traditional full-time MBA — its closest offerings are management-science-adjacent Master's programmes and executive education through affiliated institutes. GMAT plays a much smaller role here than at dedicated business schools.
Does ETH Zurich Require the GMAT?
| Programme | GMAT Requirement |
|---|---|
| MSc in Management, Technology, and Economics (MTEC) | Not required |
| Executive MBA (via ETH-affiliated executive education) | Sometimes requested, rarely mandatory |
| Joint programmes with partner business schools | Follows the partner institution's policy |
ETH's MTEC Master's — its main management-adjacent degree — admits based on academic transcript and quantitative preparation rather than a standardised business admissions test.
If You're Comparing ETH to Traditional MBA Programmes
Students weighing ETH's MTEC Master's against a traditional MBA (e.g., a UK or US programme) should note the difference in format: MTEC is a technical management degree for students earlier in their career, not a post-experience MBA, and does not use GMAT as a primary admissions signal.
GMAT Is Separate From English Proficiency
Even where GMAT isn't required, IELTS or TOEFL is required for most ETH programmes taught in English:
| Requirement | ETH Zurich Policy |
|---|---|
| GMAT | Not required for MTEC; occasionally requested for executive education |
| IELTS | Required for most English-taught programmes — see our ETH Zurich IELTS Requirements guide |
| TOEFL | Required for most English-taught programmes — see our ETH Zurich TOEFL Requirements guide |
Prepare for IELTS with Gabble — the mandatory English requirement for ETH Zurich's English-taught programmes. Or prepare for TOEFL.