About This Opportunity

EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is one of Europe's most prestigious engineering and science universities and ranks consistently among the global top 20. The EPFL Master Excellence Fellowship is awarded to exceptional incoming Master's students across EPFL's programmes, offering significant financial support that makes studying at this elite Swiss institution viable for outstanding international students.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applying for a Master's programme at EPFL in engineering, life sciences, computer science, architecture, or related fields
  • Outstanding academic record — typically a GPA placing you clearly among the top students in your Bachelor's cohort
  • Open to all nationalities including Ghanaian and African applicants
  • Must receive an admission offer from EPFL before the fellowship is awarded — admission and fellowship consideration happen simultaneously
  • A separate Excellence Fellowship application or expression of interest may be required depending on the programme

What You Get / Benefits

  • CHF 10,000 per semester financial support (paid twice yearly) toward tuition and living costs
  • Study at a world-top-20 engineering university in Lausanne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities
  • Access to EPFL's cutting-edge labs, research centres, and industry partnerships, particularly strong in robotics, computing, life sciences, and clean energy

How to Apply

  • Visit epfl.ch/education/master to browse available Master's programmes and fellowship information
  • Apply for admission to your chosen EPFL Master's programme through the standard online admissions portal
  • Indicate your interest in the Excellence Fellowship within your programme application where prompted
  • Submit a strong academic transcript and letters of recommendation from credible referees
  • If admitted, you will be automatically assessed for the Excellence Fellowship — outstanding admits typically receive fellowship offers alongside their admission

    • Tips

    • EPFL runs two application rounds: December 15 for priority consideration (recommended) and April 30 as the final deadline. Applying in December gives significantly better funding consideration.
    • EPFL's programmes are taught in English at Master's level, removing the language barrier — this is a key practical advantage for Ghanaian applicants compared to many European alternatives.
    • Focus your application on demonstrating rigorous STEM achievement — EPFL evaluates academic excellence in quantitative subjects very precisely, so strong grades in core technical courses are essential.

    ⏰ Two deadlines: December 15 (priority) and April 30 (final) — apply by December 15 for maximum fellowship consideration. Check epfl.ch for current year dates.