Switzerland
Switzerland
University of Lausanne (UNIL) Master’s Grants for Foreign Students
Applications closed
Masters
Partially Funded
Award
CHF 1,600 / per month
Paid per month. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline
November 1, 2025
Deadline passed
Duration
2 Years
How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type
Partially Funded
Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.
About this scholarship
What this award covers and who it is designed to support.
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) offers a limited number of Master’s Grants to outstanding international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at the university. The scholarships are highly competitive and designed to support academically strong students who could not otherwise afford to study in Switzerland.
Each year, about 10 scholarships are awarded, covering living expenses and tuition costs for the duration of the Master’s program.
Each year, about 10 scholarships are awarded, covering living expenses and tuition costs for the duration of the Master’s program.
Scholarship details
Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.
Study level
Masters
Field of study
Medicine & Health Sciences
Host country
Switzerland
Competition
Medium
Opens
September 1, 2025
Eligibility
Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.
The eligibility criteria is as follows:
- International students with a recognized foreign university degree.
- Excellent academic performance.
- Not previously enrolled at UNIL.
- Language proficiency in French or English (depending on the program).
Application requirements
Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.
The requirements are as follows:
- Completed UNIL Master’s application form.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic transcripts & degree certificate.
- Motivation letter.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Proof of language proficiency (French/English).
- Copy of passport.
What is covered
Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.
The scholarship includes coverage for:
- Monthly stipend of CHF 1,600
- Exemption from fixed registration fees (students only pay CHF 80 per semester for administrative costs)