University of Lausanne (UNIL) Masters Scholarship 2027

Introduction

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) Masters Scholarship provides financial support to outstanding international students who wish to pursue a Master's degree in Switzerland. Selected scholars receive a monthly scholarship and exemption from fixed course registration fees for the duration of their Master's programme.

Scholarship Overview

About the Scholarship

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) offers a number of scholarships each year to outstanding international students seeking to pursue a Master's degree at the university in Switzerland. The scholarship provides CHF 1,600 per month from September 15 to July 15, equivalent to CHF 19,200 per year.

The scholarship is available for the full duration of the Master's programme, which may last one and a half to two years depending on the programme. Recipients are exempt from fixed registration fees for their courses, although they must still pay the CHF 80 fee per semester. The scholarship amount may not be sufficient to cover the full cost of living in Switzerland.

Scholarship Benefits

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold a foreign university degree considered equivalent to a Bachelor's degree at UNIL before the beginning of the Master's programme.
• Have distinguished themselves academically, particularly through excellent academic results.
• Have a language level of at least B2 in French or C1 in English, according to the language in which the chosen Master's programme is taught.
• Not have been previously registered with UNIL.
• Pay the CHF 200 administration fee required for the application.
• Submit a complete application.

Scholarship Timeline

• November 1: Application deadline.
• November–December: Applications are processed by the relevant university offices.
• December–January: Applicants whose files are incomplete or whose admission has not been accepted are informed.
• January–February: Complete applications are forwarded to faculties for eligibility consideration.
• February–March: Applicants whose Master's admission is unsuccessful are informed.
• March: The selection board selects scholarship recipients.
• Early April: Applicants are informed of the selection decision.

Important: Selection decisions cannot be appealed.

Required Documents

• Complete application file in PDF format.
• Documents required for the Master's Scholarship application.
• Documents required for admission to the selected Master's programme.

How to Apply

1. Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
2. Visit the official UNIL scholarship webpage.
3. Choose an eligible Master's programme.
4. Complete the online Master's Scholarship application.
5. Upload the complete application file in PDF format.
6. Submit the application before the November 1, 2026 deadline.
7. The Master's Scholarship application also serves as the application for admission to the selected Master's programme.