Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Zurbuchen is a Full Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich. His research interests focus on planetary science, space exploration, and the intersections of these fields with Earth science and climate. He is known for his work involving the complexities of planetary atmospheres and the processes driving planetary surface and atmospheric evolution. Throughout his career, Zurbuchen has contributed significantly to various space missions and has been involved in developing innovative instruments for space exploration.

Research Interests

Planetary Science Space Exploration Earth Science Climate

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.