UNIL Master’s Grants in Switzerland: CHF 1,600 Monthly Scholarship

The Unil Master’s Scholarship is awarded for the minimum statutory period of the Master’s programme and amounts to CHF 1,600 per month. Université de Lausanne states that this amount does not cover the full cost of living in Switzerland, so the scholarship does not constitute full funding. Scholarship recipients are exempt from standard course registration fees; only semester fees of CHF 80 remain payable.

Eligible Programmes are the list of all master’s degrees at Université de Lausanne, available via the “Eligible Programmes” link. Université de Lausanne states it is not possible to apply for several specific Master’s programmes, including the Master from the School of Medicine, Master in Sciences and Practices of Education, and Master of Law (with exceptions for “International and Comparative Law”, “Legal Theory” and “International Tax Law and Policy”).

Université de Lausanne describes an application and selection process: applications are processed by the Social Affairs and Student Mobility Service (SASME) and the Admissions Office (SII), then transferred to faculties for consideration of eligibility for the chosen Master’s degrees. A Selection Board for the Master’s Scholarship selects recipients, and applicants are notified of the decision. Université de Lausanne states that decisions may not be appealed.

The scholarship is for the minimum statutory period of the Master’s programme. Université de Lausanne states that withdrawal from the Master programme will lead to the suspension of the scholarship. No other post-award obligations are listed in the provided page text.

• Programme/level: Applicants must apply for a Master’s degree at Université de Lausanne (eligible programmes are the full list of master’s degrees at UNIL provided via the link).
• Exclusions (programmes): It is not possible to apply for: Master from the School of Medicine; Master in Sciences and Practices of Education; Master of Law (exceptions: “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).
• Prior degree: Hold a foreign university degree recognized as equivalent to a Swiss university bachelor before starting the Master’s programme at UNIL.
• Academic results: Have achieved outstanding academic results during your studies.
• Language level: Have a minimum language level of C1 according to the CEFR: French for programmes taught in French; English for programmes taught in English. (Programme page and FAQ under “What language level is required for the chosen Master’s programme?” are referenced.)
• Enrolment status: Not be currently enrolled at UNIL.
• Administrative fee: Have paid the administrative fee of CHF 200.
• Additional requirements by programme (Finance, Psychology, Arts, Nursing): For candidates who want to apply for a Master in Finance, Psychology, Arts, or Nursing, additional conditions apply and must be fulfilled (as provided on the Admissions Service (SII) page).

• Monthly scholarship: CHF 1,600 per month for the minimum statutory period of the Master’s programme.
• Fees: Exempt from the standard course registration fees; only the semester fees of CHF 80 remain payable.
• Funding status: Université de Lausanne states the scholarship does not constitute full funding because the amount does not cover the full cost of living in Switzerland.

1. Read all information on the page before submitting the application, including the FAQ and the General conditions of the Master’s Scholarship.
2. Prepare your application file as a single PDF (see “Application contents”).
3. Complete online registration and submit the application by entering your application online and uploading your single PDF.
4. Send letters of recommendation by e-mail to [email protected] (two letters are required), sent directly by the author from a professional (not private) e-mail address; Université de Lausanne states that only letters sent after online registration will be considered.
5. If applicable, send certified true copies of academic documents by post (only for candidates whose diplomas were obtained in a State that has not ratified the Lisbon Convention), and Université de Lausanne states this step applies only after online registration has been submitted.
6. Submit the application noting that your application for the Master’s Scholarship also serves as your application for the chosen Master’s degree, so it is not necessary to apply separately to the Admissions Office.

• A single PDF containing all required documents (downloaded during online registration) including: CV with photo; covering letter; copy of the university diploma(s) (if already obtained) and official transcripts with an authenticated translation if documents are not in French, German, English or Italian; copy of the description of the programme for the last semester (or last year of the bachelor’s degree if not yet obtained); copy of the official language certificate in which the Master at UNIL is taught (if required); copy of the secondary school leaving diploma (High School) with authenticated translation if not in French, German, English or Italian; copy of the passport; copy of proof of payment of the CHF 200 administrative fee.Two letters of recommendation (sent by e-mail, directly by the author from a professional e-mail address).Certified true copies of academic documents (if applicable): certified true copies of university diplomas, transcripts and provisional certificates of achievement, placed in a sealed envelope by the university or college that issued them, with a covering letter inside the envelope giving details of the person who certified the documents; Université de Lausanne states other certifications are not accepted.