About This Opportunity

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) offers a Master's Grant to support outstanding international students to pursue a full-time Master's degree at this well-regarded Swiss university. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva and close to EPFL, UNIL has a strong reputation across the life sciences, social sciences, business, and humanities. The monthly grant provides consistent financial support for the entire Master's programme, making it one of the more straightforward Swiss scholarship options in terms of application process.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applying for a full-time Master's programme at the University of Lausanne
  • Open to international students from outside Switzerland
  • Outstanding academic record in your Bachelor's studies
  • Must apply before the November 1 deadline in the year prior to your intended start
  • Confirm current eligibility and any country-specific requirements on unil.ch

What You Get / Benefits

  • CHF 1,600 per month for up to 2 years of your Master's programme
  • Study at a reputable Swiss university in a beautiful lakeside setting near Geneva
  • Access to UNIL's broad academic programmes, with strong faculties in biology, medicine, social science, business, and law

How to Apply

  • Visit unil.ch to confirm the current grant details, eligible programmes, and application requirements
  • Apply for admission to your chosen Master's programme at UNIL
  • Submit a separate grant application by November 1 with academic transcripts and the required supporting documents
  • Await notification from the university on your grant and admission status

    • Tips

    • The November 1 deadline comes before many other European scholarship deadlines, so plan early — your Bachelor's transcripts and references need to be in order before autumn of your final undergraduate year.
    • UNIL and EPFL (which is adjacent on the same campus) have strong collaboration links — if your interests span both institutions' strengths, studying at UNIL gives you access to a remarkably rich academic ecosystem.
    • CHF 1,600 per month is modest by Swiss standards. Research Lausanne's cost of living — particularly accommodation — before making your decision, and explore supplementary options if needed.

    ⏰ Deadline: November 1 (Annual) — this is earlier than many European scholarship deadlines. Start preparing your application in September of the year prior to your intended start.