What the funding covers
- CHF 1,600 a month for the minimum statutory length of the master's.
- Exemption from the standard registration fees; only the CHF 80 semester fee remains.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Standard registration fees | Waived for scholarship holders |
| Semester fee (CHF 80) | You |
| Living costs in Lausanne | You, helped by CHF 1,600 a month |
| Administrative fee (CHF 200) | You, with the application |
Who can apply
- Graduates of a foreign university whose degree is recognised as equivalent to a Swiss bachelor's, with outstanding results.
- C1 level in the language of the programme, French or English.
- Not currently enrolled at Unil. Most master's programmes qualify; Medicine, most Law tracks, Health Sciences and a few others are excluded.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- A single PDF with the documents Unil lists
- Two letters of recommendation sent directly by their authors
- Certified true copies of diplomas and transcripts, if your country has not ratified the Lisbon Convention
How to apply
- Register online and upload a single PDF application by 1 November (for 2027–28 this closed on 1 November 2026).
- Have two recommendation letters sent from professional email addresses to mastergrants@unil.ch by the same date.
- If your diplomas come from a state that has not ratified the Lisbon Convention, post certified true copies by 1 November.
- The scholarship application is also your master's application; decisions come in early April.
Before you apply: things to know
- Unil says CHF 1,600 a month does not cover the full cost of living in Switzerland, so it is not full funding.
- Incomplete applications and applications sent by email are not considered.
- A CHF 200 administrative fee applies.
- Decisions cannot be appealed.
Common questions
How much is the Unil Master's Scholarship?
CHF 1,600 a month for the minimum length of the master's, plus exemption from the standard registration fees.
Can I still apply for 2027?
No. The 2027–28 deadline was 1 November 2026. The application for 2028–29 opens in September 2027.
Who can apply?
Graduates of foreign universities with very high results and C1 level in the programme's language.