University of Lausanne Master’s Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Overview of UNIL Master’s Grants 2026

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) in Switzerland is offering its highly competitive Master’s Scholarships for the 2026 academic year. These grants are designed for international students with outstanding academic achievements who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at one of Europe’s top-ranked institutions.

Each year, UNIL awards around ten merit-based scholarships to exceptional candidates from abroad. The aim is to support academic excellence and promote international mobility at the postgraduate level.

Key Details – UNIL Master’s Scholarship

• Host University: University of Lausanne (UNIL)

• Country: Switzerland

• Study Level: Master’s degree

• Scholarship Type: Merit-based, partially funded

• Number of Scholarships: Approximately 10 annually

• Program Duration: 1.5 to 2 years (depending on course)

• Application Opens: September 2025

• Application Deadline: 1 November 2025

Eligible Master’s Programs at UNIL

You can apply for any Master’s degree offered by UNIL, except the following:

• Master from the School of Medicine

• Master of Education

• Master of Law from Universities of Zurich and Lausanne

• Master of Criminal Law, Magistracy specialization

• Master of Science in Physical Education and Sports Didactics

• Master of Science in Health Sciences

• All MAS (Master of Advanced Studies) and PhD programs

Only two specializations in the Master of Law—International and Comparative Law and Legal Theory—are eligible for this scholarship.

Full list of eligible Master’s programs: Visit UNIL Website

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the UNIL Master’s Scholarship will receive:

• CHF 1,600 per month for 10 months a year

• Funding for the full statutory duration of the program (up to 2 years)

• Exemption from fixed registration fees, except a CHF 80 fee per semester

Note: This amount may not fully cover living expenses in Switzerland. Applicants are encouraged to check UNIL’s estimated student budget guide before applying.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the University of Lausanne Master’s Scholarship 2026, applicants must:

• Be a graduate of a foreign university (outside Switzerland)

• Have excellent academic performance

• Not have previously enrolled at UNIL

• Meet the language requirements:

  • French or English (minimum B2 level on the CEFR scale)

• Have obtained or be in the process of obtaining a degree equivalent to a Swiss Bachelor’s before the start of the Master’s

• Pay a CHF 200.00 administration fee

Apply Also

• Deakin University RTP & DUPR Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded – Australia)
• University of Surrey International Excellence Award Scholarship 2026 (UK)

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Completed and signed application form

2. Passport-sized photo (JPEG format)

3. Certified copies of academic degrees and transcripts

4. Copy of secondary school diploma

5. Translation of documents (if not in English, French, German, or Italian)

6. Program description from final semester of Bachelor’s (if ongoing)

7. Copy of passport or national ID

8. Cover letter

9. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

10. Official language proficiency certificate (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, DALF)

11. Two academic recommendation letters (sealed)

12. Proof of CHF 200.00 payment (application processing fee)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by post only to the following address:

• The application form should be typed and signed

• The same form serves as your Master’s program application

• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered

Official Website & Resources

For complete information and downloadable forms, visit the official page:
University of Lausanne Master’s Scholarships

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