GRE Score Gates
320+
Optimal
All 9 universities in play
315–319
Strong
7 universities in play, skip top 2
310–314
Moderate
5 universities, focus Germany/Sweden
305–309
Weak
3 universities, backup-only mode
<305
Retake
Retake GRE in Aug; delay applications
IELTS Score Gates
7.5+
All programs eligible including strict UK/ETH
7.0
All 9 programs eligible
6.5
Germany + Sweden programs only
6.0
Retake IELTS in Aug; delay some deadlines
All Scenarios Matrix
| Scenario | GRE | IELTS | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Case | 320+ | 7.5+ | Apply all 9 universities, prioritise ETH + TUM + Imperial |
| On Track | 315–319 | 7.0 | Apply 7 universities, skip ETH + Imperial unless borderline |
| Mid Case | 310–314 | 6.5 | Apply 5 universities, focus Germany/Sweden, skip UK |
| Low Case | 305–309 | 6.5 | Apply 3 backup universities, retake GRE in Aug |
| Worst Case | <305 | <6.5 | Delay all applications, retake both tests, replan Sep 2027 |
Post-Test Decision Gates
GRE ≥ 320 by May 30
ETH, TUM, Imperial priority queue opened
IELTS ≥ 7.0 by Jun 28
All 9 university portals cleared for submission
GRE 315–319
Reassess UK and Switzerland — decision by Jul 15
IELTS 6.5
Germany/Sweden only — confirm before Aug 1 submission window
Either test below gate
Book retake immediately, target Aug window
University Deadlines
| University | Country | Deadline | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH Zurich | Switzerland | Dec 15, 2026 | myStudies |
| TU Munich | Germany | Jan 15, 2027 | TUMonline |
| RWTH Aachen | Germany | Jan 15, 2027 | Campus Office |
| Uni Stuttgart | Germany | Jan 31, 2027 | C@MPUS |
| KTH Stockholm | Sweden | Jan 15, 2027 | universityadmissions.se |
| Chalmers | Sweden | Jan 15, 2027 | universityadmissions.se |
| Delft TU | Netherlands | Apr 1, 2027 | Studielink |
| Imperial College | UK | Rolling (apply Oct) | Imperial Apply |
| UCL | UK | Rolling (apply Oct) | UCL Apply |