UNIL 2025 Masters Scholarship in Switzerland

University of Lausanne (UNIL) Masters Scholarship 2025 – Summary

The UNIL Masters Scholarship is a distinguished opportunity designed for high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. It targets those with an excellent academic track record from institutions outside Switzerland.

Scholarship Summary:

• Host Country: Switzerland

• Location of Study: Europe

• Academic Level: Master’s Degree

• Eligible Applicants: All nationalities

• Benefits: Fully funded + Annual stipend of CHF 19,200

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2024

About the UNIL Masters Scholarship

This scholarship offers financial assistance to top-performing students entering Master’s programs at UNIL. However, the stipend provided may not cover all living expenses in Switzerland. While recipients are exempt from most registration fees, they must pay a semester fee of CHF 80.

Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold a degree from a foreign university equivalent to a UNIL Bachelor’s degree before the start of the Master’s.

• Have an excellent academic record.

• Meet the language requirements:

  • B2 in French or

  • C1 in English, based on the language of the program.

• Not be enrolled at UNIL prior to applying.

• Pay a CHF 200 administration fee as part of the application.

Note: Withdrawing from the program leads to an automatic cancellation of the scholarship.

Scholarship Coverage and Duration

• Monthly stipend of CHF 1,600 (from Sept 15 to July 15 each academic year).

• Duration: Covers the full length of the Master’s program (1.5 to 2 years), unless the student fails after the first year.

• Exemption from standard registration fees (excluding the CHF 80 semester fee).

Application Timeline

• Deadline: November 1, 2024

• Nov–Dec: Initial review by SASME and Admissions

• Dec–Jan: Notification to ineligible or incomplete applicants

• Jan–Feb: Eligible applications sent to faculties

• Feb–Mar: Faculty rejection notifications

• March: Final selection by the board

• Early April: Final decision announcement

How to Apply

1. Visit the official scholarship page.

2. Complete and submit your application online, including all required documents in PDF format.

3. Your scholarship application also counts as your admission application to the Master’s program.

4. Ensure all materials are submitted before the November 1, 2024 deadline.