Excellence scholarships for international students offered by UNIL

The University of Lausanne offers around 10 excellence scholarships for academically distinguished students, to pursue their master’s studies in Switzerland. Designed for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree from a university outside Switzerland, these scholarships provide financial support to a select group of students who wish to enrol in one of UNIL’s 42 master's programmes.

This scholarship offers awardees CHF 1,600 (around 1700 EUR) per month to cover living expenses throughout the duration of their master’s, which may be 1,5 or 2 years, depending on the programme. The scholarship covers almost all the living costs in Lausanne. 

Pre-requisites for applicants

Students wishing to apply for the Excellence Scholarship must submit their applications by 1 November 2024 (midnight, CET). This scholarship is highly competitive, and applicants are encouraged to provide a strong dossier that highlights their academic achievements, motivation for pursuing a master’s degree at UNIL, and long-term career goals.

To be eligible, applicants must have obtained a bachelor's degree from a university outside of Switzerland and demonstrate excellent academic performance. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, the application process, and required documents can be found on the UNIL's website. 

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