University of Lausanne (UNIL) Scholarship 2026 in Switzerland – Fully Funded Study Opportunity in Europe

Applications are now open for the University of Lausanne Scholarship 2026 in Switzerland, a prestigious partial funding opportunity for international students outside the EU/EEA region who wish to pursue a master’s degree at UNIL. This merit-based scholarship is awarded to candidates with outstanding academic records who have completed their previous education at a foreign institution. Each year, around ten international students are selected through a highly competitive process to receive this European scholarship, which supports them throughout the duration of their chosen master’s program.

The University of Lausanne master’s scholarship offers a monthly stipend of CHF 1,600 for one and a half to two years, depending on the length of the program. In addition to the financial support, students benefit from a tuition fee exemption, paying only CHF 80 per semester. This opportunity allows international students to experience European academic culture and build connections with scholars from around the world, while learning under the guidance of experienced faculty at one of Switzerland’s most respected universities.

Applicants must hold a degree from a foreign university considered equivalent to a graduate degree at UNIL and have maintained excellent academic performance throughout their studies. A minimum language proficiency level of C1 in French or English, depending on the language of instruction of the selected program, is also required. The scholarship is only available to applicants who are not already enrolled at UNIL and who can finance the remaining costs of living and studying in Switzerland.

The master’s programs available under the scholarship include fields such as interfaculty studies, arts, biology and medicine, geosciences and environment, theology and religious sciences, social and political sciences, law, criminal justice and public administration, and business and economics. The University of Lausanne, known for its commitment to interdisciplinary education and research, provides a rich academic environment for over 15,000 students and nearly 4,000 staff members.

To apply, candidates must submit a complete application form along with academic transcripts, a passport-size photo, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letters, language proficiency certificates, passport copy, and proof of CHF 200 administrative fee payment. Applicants from countries that have not ratified the Lisbon Recognition Convention are required to send certified copies of university documents in a sealed envelope via postal mail after successfully submitting the online application.

The application process is conducted entirely online, and the same application form serves both for scholarship consideration and admission to the master’s program. The deadline to apply for the University of Lausanne Master’s Scholarship is November 1, 2025. Selected candidates will be notified by early April 2026. This is a valuable opportunity for international students looking to study in Europe with financial assistance and academic excellence at the University of Lausanne.