Scholarships in Switzerland

Explore 3 financial aid opportunities, grants, and scholarships available for international students planning to study in Switzerland.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Fully Funded
Value: Monthly stipend of CHF 1,920 (PhD/Research) to CHF 3,500 (Postdoc) + tuition exemption
Deadline: Usually September to December (varies by country)

Aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree.

ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)

Fully Funded
Value: CHF 12,000 per semester + tuition fee waiver
Deadline: December 15

Highly competitive scholarship for outstanding students pursuing a Master's degree at ETH Zurich.

EPFL Excellence Fellowships

Fully Funded
Value: CHF 10,000 per semester (up to 4 semesters)
Deadline: April 15

Fellowships offered by EPFL to students with outstanding academic records who are applying for a Master's program.