Master's Scholarship 2027/2028

About this opportunity

International students with outstanding academic records can apply for the University of Lausanne (UNIL) Master's Scholarship 2027/2028 in Switzerland. The scholarship is designed for students who have graduated from a foreign university and want to pursue an eligible master's degree at UNIL. Around 10 excellence scholarships are awarded each year. Successful recipients receive CHF 1,600 per month for the minimum statutory period of their master's programme. The opportunity provides substantial financial support for international students seeking to study in Switzerland. However, applicants should note that the award is not a fully funded scholarship, as the monthly amount does not cover the full cost of living in Switzerland.

Requirements

Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?

The scholarship is intended exclusively for students who have graduated from a foreign university and have demonstrated outstanding academic performance.

Applicants must meet several eligibility requirements.

Candidates must:

• Hold a foreign university degree recognized as equivalent to a Swiss university bachelor’s degree before starting the master’s programme.

• Have achieved outstanding academic results during their previous studies.

• Meet the required C1 language level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

• Demonstrate C1 French proficiency for programmes taught in French.

• Demonstrate C1 English proficiency for programmes taught in English.

• Not currently be enrolled at the University of Lausanne.

• Pay the required CHF 200 administrative fee.

Applicants should carefully check the language requirements of their selected master’s programme because requirements can vary depending on the