The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is offering the 2026 Masters Scholarship to outstanding international students who have completed a university degree outside Switzerland and have demonstrated exceptional academic performance.
The scholarship provides financial support of CHF 1,600 per month for the duration of the selected Master’s program and is aimed at fostering academic excellence.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Reward: Full Scholarship | CHF 19,200 Stipend/Year
- Deadline: November 1, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Lausanne UNIL Masters Scholarship is awarded annually to a limited number of international students who have graduated from foreign institutions and demonstrated excellent academic achievement. The scholarship covers the full statutory duration of the Master’s program, which is either one and a half or two years, depending on the field of study.
Students who receive the scholarship are exempt from fixed registration fees, except for a CHF 80.00 administrative fee payable each semester. It is important to note, however, that the monthly stipend may not be sufficient to cover all living expenses in Switzerland, and recipients are advised to plan accordingly.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 UNIL Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a foreign university degree that is deemed equivalent to a bachelor’s degree at UNIL before the start of the Master’s program
- Have achieved particularly excellent academic results during their undergraduate studies
- Possess a minimum language proficiency level of B2 in French or C1 in English, depending on the language of instruction for the selected Master’s program
- Not have previously been enrolled at UNIL
- Pay a non-refundable application fee of CHF 200.00
- Understand that withdrawing from the program will result in the cancellation of the scholarship
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the UNIL Masters Scholarship will receive:
- A monthly allowance of CHF 1,600, paid from 15 September to 15 July (10 months per year)
- The award covers the full duration of the Master’s program, except in cases of final failure after the first academic year
- Exemption from fixed course registration fees, with the exception of CHF 80.00 per semester
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare and upload:
- A completed application form (serves as both scholarship and UNIL admission application)
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Proof of language proficiency (French or English, depending on the program)
- CV/resume
- Motivation letter
- A copy of a valid passport or ID
- Receipt of CHF 200.00 application fee payment
- All documents must be combined into a single PDF and submitted via the application portal
Selection Timeline
- November 1: Application deadline
- November–December: Review by the Social Affairs and Student Mobility Office (SASME) and Admissions Department
- December–January: Rejection notifications for incomplete or non-admissible applications
- January–February: Eligible applications forwarded to the respective faculties
- February–March: Rejection notifications from faculties for non-eligible candidates
- March: Final selection by the Masters Scholarship Board
- Early April: Successful candidates are notified of the board’s decision
Note: Scholarship decisions are final and cannot be appealed
How to Apply
To apply for the 2026 UNIL Masters Scholarship:
- Click on the button below to visit the official scholarship page
- Complete the online application form and upload a single PDF file containing all required documents
- Note that the same application also counts as admission into the desired Master’s program at UNIL
- Ensure your application is submitted by November 1, 2025, for Master’s programs beginning in the next academic year (autumn or spring semester)
- Incomplete or emailed applications will not be accepted
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