The UNIL Master’s Grants 2027 offer an excellent opportunity for international students with outstanding academic records to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. The competitive grants are designed for graduates of foreign universities who want to continue their higher education at one of Switzerland’s leading public universities.
For the 2027/2028 academic year, applications are scheduled to open in September 2026, with the application deadline set for 1 November 2026. Selected students receive a grant of CHF 1,600 per month during the applicable scholarship period.
The UNIL Master’s Grant is a partial financial award rather than a fully funded scholarship. It provides financial support during the Master’s programme and an exemption from the standard fixed registration fees, although the CHF 80 semester fee remains payable. Applicants should therefore plan for additional living and study expenses in Switzerland.
The programme is highly competitive, with approximately 10 Master’s grants awarded each year. The grant is intended for students who want to complete an eligible Master’s programme at the University of Lausanne and who meet the university’s academic, language and administrative requirements.
Degree Level.
- The UNIL Master’s Grant is available for Master’s degree programmes offered by the University of Lausanne.
- The standard duration of eligible Master’s programmes is generally one and a half to two years, depending on the programme selected.
- Applicants must first make sure that their chosen Master’s programme is eligible for the grant because several programmes are excluded from the scholarship.
Available Subjects.
The UNIL Master’s Grants are available for many Master’s programmes offered by the University of Lausanne.
However, the scholarship does not apply to every programme. Current exclusions include:
- Master’s programmes from the School of Medicine.
- Master in Sciences and Practices of Education.
- Master of Law, with specific exceptions for 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 MAS programmes and other third-cycle/further-education programmes.
Applicants should check the official UNIL programme list and scholarship conditions before selecting a Master’s programme.
Benefits.
Successful applicants receive financial assistance throughout the applicable statutory duration of their eligible Master’s programme.
The main benefits include:
- CHF 1,600 per month.
- Payment from 15 September to 15 July, generally covering 10 months per year.
- Support for the minimum statutory duration of the selected Master’s programme.
- Grant duration of approximately 1.5 or 2 years, depending on the chosen Master’s programme.
- Exemption from the standard fixed registration fees for courses.
- The CHF 80 semester fee remains payable.
The grant does not cover all living expenses in Switzerland, so applicants should have additional financial resources for costs such as accommodation, food, health insurance, transportation and other personal expenses.
Eligible Nationalities.
- The UNIL Master’s Grants are intended for international students who hold a university degree from outside Switzerland.
- The opportunity is therefore open to applicants from a wide range of countries, provided they meet the academic, language and other eligibility requirements.
- Applicants from countries including Pakistan may apply if they satisfy the requirements and their chosen Master’s programme is eligible.
Eligibility Criteria.
Applicants for the UNIL Master’s Grant 2027 should meet the university’s eligibility requirements.
Key conditions include:
- Hold a foreign university degree considered equivalent to a Swiss university Bachelor’s degree.
- Have obtained or be expected to obtain the required Bachelor’s qualification before beginning the Master’s programme.
- Demonstrate particularly strong academic performance.
- Meet the language requirement of the selected Master’s programme.
- Have at least C1-level proficiency in French or English according to the language of the chosen Master’s programme.
- Not have previously been registered at the University of Lausanne.
- Pay the required CHF 200 administration fee.
- Apply for an eligible Master’s programme.
The scholarship is intended for academically excellent international applicants, so meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
Application Procedure.
The UNIL Master’s Grant application also serves as the application for admission to the selected eligible Master’s programme. Applicants therefore do not need to submit a separate Master’s admission application through the university’s Admission Office for this scholarship route.
Applicants should generally follow these steps:
- Review the eligible Master’s programmes at the University of Lausanne.
- Check the academic and language requirements for the selected programme.
- Confirm that the programme is eligible for the UNIL Master’s Grant.
- Prepare the required application documents.
- Pay the CHF 200 administration fee.
- Complete the online Master’s Grant application.
- Upload the complete application file in PDF format.
- Submit the application before the official deadline.
- Wait for the university’s scholarship and admission decision.
For the 2027/2028 academic year, applications open in September 2026 and the deadline is 1 November 2026.
