Dr. Onur Mutlu

Professor

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Biography

Onur Mutlu is a Full Professor in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on advancing computer architecture, including innovative techniques for improving system performance and energy efficiency in various computing environments. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and conferences in the fields of computer architecture and embedded systems. Mutlu has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of architectures that leverage parallelism and enhance performance in hardware systems. He is also known for his work on memory systems, where he explores methodologies for optimizing memory performance and reliability, critical for the sustainable operation of high-performance computing systems.

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.