Dr. David Etienne

Professor

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Biography

David joined NADEL in early 2024, driven by a keen interest in leveraging digital transformation to promote sustainable development in the context of global cooperation. He holds an MSc from ETH Zurich in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, having garnered experience in engineering leadership roles within the digital sector, especially in small, dynamic organizations at the forefront of innovation. Additionally, he completed a Master of Advanced Studies at ETH Zurich focused on Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development, working with SECO in Colombia, concentrating on sustainable cities and territories.

Research Interests

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.