CHF 1,600 a month, which UNIL states does not cover the full cost of living in Switzerland; holders are guaranteed accommodation through the FMEL student housing foundation Varies
Ten grants a year, which sets the odds before any other criterion. You need a foreign university degree recognised as equivalent to a Swiss bachelor's before the master's begins, outstanding academic results, and a language level of at least C1 on the CEFR scale. You are not eligible if you are already enrolled at UNIL — this is for applicants arriving from outside. There is also a CHF 200 administrative fee payable as part of applying, which is unusual among university awards and is not returned if the application fails.
Online only: applications sent by email, and incomplete applications, are not considered at all. Two letters of recommendation must be sent directly by their authors to the grants address by the same deadline, so referees need real lead time rather than a reminder the week before. Registration for the 2027/28 year closes on 1 November 2026.
CHF 1,600 a month, which UNIL states does not cover the full cost of living in Switzerland; holders are guaranteed accommodation through the FMEL student housing foundation. Confirm the current value on the official page before you apply.
Ten grants a year, which sets the odds before any other criterion. You need a foreign university degree recognised as equivalent to a Swiss bachelor's before the master's begins, outstanding academic results, and a language level of at least C1 on the CEFR scale. You are not eligible if you are already enrolled at UNIL — this is for applicants arriving from outside. There is also a CHF 200 administrative fee payable as part of applying, which is unusual among university awards and is not returned if the application fails.
Online only: applications sent by email, and incomplete applications, are not considered at all. Two letters of recommendation must be sent directly by their authors to the grants address by the same deadline, so referees need real lead time rather than a reminder the week before. Registration for the 2027/28 year closes on 1 November 2026.
It funds master's study in Switzerland. Confirm the eligible courses on the official page.
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