Dr. Tobias Schmidt

Professor

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Biography

Tobias Schmidt is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Humanities and Social Political Sciences. With a strong focus on energy policy, his research investigates various aspects of political science and its implications for energy dynamics. Schmidt conducts interdisciplinary work that incorporates social sciences into the analysis of energy transitions and their regulatory frameworks. His academic contributions include extensive research on sustainability and innovation in energy technologies. Schmidt’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in his active participation in various scholarly networks and his contributions to significant publications in the field.

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.