EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships 2027

In order to reward the most outstanding students who are beginning their Master’s studies, EPFL offers a limited number of excellence fellowships, along with guaranteed housing, to candidates who have achieved remarkable academic results and who distinguish themselves in extracurricular activities, whether sporting, artistic, civic, or entrepreneurial.

These fellowships, worth CHF 10,000 per semester, are available to students who have obtained their Bachelor’s degree at EPFL, as well as to those who have begun their university studies at another institution. Their objective is to allow students to concentrate on their Master’s studies while also having the opportunity to undertake various activities likely to enrich their professional background and to develop cross-disciplinary skills. Thanks to this financial support, the School also hopes to widen their perspectives by allowing them to choose their internships and first work experiences according to their scientific interest and ambitions.

• Table of Content
• About Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL)
• EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships Master's Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships Master's Scholarship
• Requirements for EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships Master's Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships Master's Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships Master's Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships Master's Scholarship

• Amount: CHF 10,000 per semester, with a maximum coverage of 4 semesters.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Reservation of a student room in a student residence (for external candidates only).
  • A certificate of excellence upon completion of the Master’s program.

The fellowship covers two to three semesters of the Master’s cycle (depending on program duration) plus one semester for the Master’s project. Students are responsible for managing all living expenses, including tuition fees and rent.

Fellowships are paid into a Swiss bank or postal account. Therefore, fellowship holders should open their own Swiss bank or postal account (of their choice) upon arrival in Switzerland. 

Please note that this fellowship cannot be combined with other substantial scholarships. Candidates are required to declare all scholarships received during their Master’s program.

Requirements for EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships Master's Scholarship Qualification

• Anyone applying to a Master’s program at EPFL is eligible. A limited number of fellowships are awarded to the most deserving candidates, based on academic excellence, qualifications, and motivation. Each student may apply for only one master’s program per year.
• However, candidates who already hold a Master’s degree or are currently enrolled in a Master’s program at EPFL are not eligible.

Interview date, Process and Venue for EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships Master's Scholarship

• After an initial screening by the sections, the Excellence Fellowships Committee awards the fellowships. Selected candidates are notified at the beginning of April (1st round) and early to mid-June (2nd round).
• If a selected candidate withdraws or fails to respond, the fellowship is offered to the next candidate on the waiting list, who will receive a new deadline to confirm their matriculation.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit EPFL scholarship webpage.