Dr. Johan Six

Professor

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Biography

Johan Six is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Environmental Systems Science. His research focuses on sustainable agricultural practices and their impact on the environment. He is particularly interested in soil carbon dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions from soils, and the development of resilient farming systems. Professor Six has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the fields of soil science and environmental sustainability. He actively engages in interdisciplinary research to address complex challenges in agriculture and environmental monitoring. As a respected leader in his field, he provides guidance and expertise to both students and fellow researchers.

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.