UNIL Master's Grants for International Students at University of Lausanne

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) in Switzerland awards the UNIL Master's Grants to international students who want to complete a Master's degree at the university. Selection is competitive. The grant provides a monthly stipend and exempts you from fixed registration fees for your courses.

• Host: University of Lausanne, Switzerland
• Level: Master's Degree
• Study destination: Switzerland
• Deadline: 1 November 2026
• Awards: Around 10
• Value: CHF 1,600 per month from 15 September to 15 July, plus exemption from fixed registration fees (except CHF 80.00 per semester)
• Starts: Course starts September 2027

University of Lausanne, Switzerland

You can apply for a Master's programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except the following:

• Master from the School of Medicine
• Master in Sciences and Practices of Education
• Master of Law. Exceptions: Open to applications for Masters Scholarships: Specialisms “International and Comparative Law”, “Legal Theory” and “International Tax Law and Policy”
• Master of Science in Physical Education and Sport Didactics
• Master of Science in Health Sciences
• Master of Science in Sustainable Management & Technology
• Master of Science in Human Taphonomy
• All MASs (3rd cycle programmes, Further Education programmes)

International students

Around 10

The scholarship is granted for the minimum statutory period of the programme chosen by the student. It amounts to CHF 1,600 per month from 15 September to 15 July (or 10 months a year) for the complete duration of the masters (one and a half years or two years depending on the chosen masters), with the exception of cases of definitive failure after the first year.

Students offered a scholarship will be exempt from the fixed registration fees for the courses, with the exception of the CHF 80.00 fees to be paid each semester.

• To have obtained a foreign university degree considered equivalent to a bachelor at UNIL before the beginning of the masters programme at UNIL.
• To have distinguished yourself during your studies, especially through particularly brilliant academic results.
• To have a language level of at least C1 (according to the European Language Portfolio global scale) in French or at least C1 in English according to the language in which your chosen masters is taught.
• Not to have been registered with UNIL in the past.
• To have paid the CHF 200.00 administration fee (see document, “list of documents to attach to your application”).

Applications for the academic year 2027/2028 will open in September 2026.

The application form for the Masters Scholarship also serves as an application for ADMISSION to the chosen Master's program (and hence as a matriculation form at UNIL): you therefore do not need to apply for the master's degree at the Admission Office (SII) of UNIL. Candidates for the Masters Scholarship must apply online and upload their complete application file in PDF during the online application (not by email).

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2026 to begin a masters degree during the following academic year, in the autumn semester or the spring semester if the programme allows.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form/list of attachments and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This award suits international students who hold a foreign university degree equivalent to a UNIL bachelor and want to start a Master's at UNIL. You need strong academic results and at least C1 French or English, depending on your programme's language. You must not have been registered at UNIL before.

• Who can apply for the UNIL Master's Grants? International students who have a foreign university degree equivalent to a UNIL bachelor, have excellent academic results, meet the language requirement, and have never been registered at UNIL.
• What does the scholarship cover? CHF 1,600 per month from 15 September to 15 July for the minimum statutory period of your programme, plus exemption from fixed registration fees, except CHF 80.00 per semester.
• How many scholarships are awarded? Around 10.
• When is the deadline? 1 November 2026, for courses starting September 2027. Applications open in September 2026.
• Do I need to apply separately for admission? No. The Masters Scholarship application also serves as your admission application and matriculation form at UNIL.
• Which programmes are excluded? Masters from the School of Medicine, Sciences and Practices of Education, Law (except three specialisms), Physical Education and Sport Didactics, Health Sciences, Sustainable Management & Technology, Human Taphonomy, and all MASs.

• Read the official guidelines and the list of documents to attach before you start your application.
• Prepare your documents early so you can upload a complete PDF file, since email submissions are not accepted.
• Check the language requirement for your chosen programme and register for a recognised test if you need one.
• Make sure your degree is considered equivalent to a UNIL bachelor before the programme begins.
• Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical problems.