Application & scholarship
Find all information on how to apply to the CAS ETH PGA, including admission requirements, application steps and available scholarships. This section guides you through the process and helps you prepare your application.
Application
Applications for the CAS ETH PGA 2027 will be open from 15 March to 15 June 2027.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is recommended, as places are limited and the application period may close once all places are filled.
Candidates interested in applying need to meet the following requirements:
- Master’s degree recognised by ETH Zurich or equivalent qualification
- At least three years of professional experience
- Fluency in English
- Diploma certificate and transcript of records of the highest or most relevant degree
- Passport or identity card
- Declaration of consent
- Proof of English language proficiency (if available)
- CV
- Motivation letter
A processing fee is charged for each application:
- CHF 50 for applicants with a Swiss university degree
- CHF 150 for applicants with a degree from another university
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid by credit card.
Admission decisions are typically communicated within 4–6 weeks of receiving an application or within 2-4 weeks if receiving it close to the deadline.
“The CAS PGA was a rigorous and rewarding experience that deepened my understanding of governance across sectors. The programme challenged me to engage with complex issues and think more critically about my work.”Bruno K. Fugah, Deputy Director Programme, International Rescue Committee, Ghana
How to apply
Applications are handled through the School for Continuing Education (SCE). Below you see an overview of the application process. For detailed guidance, please consult the corresponding page on the SCE website.
- Apply online via the CAS PGA profile on the SCE website and upload all required documents.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee by credit card (CHF 50 for ETH or Swiss university graduates; CHF 150 for graduates of other universities).
- You will receive an email confirmation once your application has been received and is under review.
If you have any questions about the application process, the School for Continuing Education team will be happy to assist you.
Scholarship
A limited number of scholarships are available to support outstanding professionals and foster a diverse, international cohort.
Financial support is primarily intended for applicants from low- and lower-middle-income countries. In exceptional cases, candidates from upper-middle-income countries may also be considered. Scholarships cover the programme fee and contribute to travel and accommodation costs during the on-site block course in Zurich.
For the CAS ETH PGA 2027, scholarship applications will be accepted from 1 January to 28 February 2027.
Applicants will be notified between March and April whether they have been selected for financial support.
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants need to fulfill the formal admission requirements of the CAS ETH PGA:
- Master’s degree recognised by ETH Zurich or equivalent qualification
- At least three years of professional experience
- Fluency in English
In addition, the following criteria must also be met:
- Be resident in a low- or lower-middle-income country, as classified by the external page World Bank (in exceptional cases, applicants from upper-middle-income countries may be considered). Note that the relevant criterion is the country of employment or residence, not citizenship.
- Not be funded by an employer or a third-party organisation.
The scholarship application is a separate process and must be completed before applying to the programme.
Step 1: Apply for financial assistance
Please complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form.
A link to the corresponding form will be published here as soon as the scholarship application period opens.
Eligible applicants will receive a confirmation email inviting them to submit the required supporting documents to the SSPG Scholarship Team.
Applicants who are not eligible will also be informed by email.
Required documents:
- Completed and signed Download SSPG Financial Assistance Application Form (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short motivation statement (max. 1,200 characters, including spaces) outlining:
- your motivation
- what distinguishes your profile
- how you plan to apply what you learn
- Copy of your Master’s diploma and academic transcript
- Copy of your passport’s photo page
- Proof of English language proficiency, unless you are a native speaker or have completed a university degree taught in English
Only complete applications that include all required documents will be considered.
Note: AI-assisted tools may be used for language support, such as grammar or phrasing, but the statement must reflect your own voice and experience.
Please note that the selection process is competitive. Submission of an application does not guarantee financial assistance, and successful applicants may be placed on a waiting list.
Step 2: Apply to the programme
If you are selected for financial assistance, you need to submit a separate application to the CAS ETH PGA via the ETH application platform (see information above).
Contact us. We are happy to help.
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