Scholarships to Study in Switzerland
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To study in Switzerland, top scholarships include the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (for PhD/Postdoc/Research), university-specific funds like ETH Zurichs ESOP/MSP, EPFL Excellence Fellowships, and University of Geneva/Lausanne Masters Grants, plus specialized awards such as IMD MBA Scholarships and Hospitality School grants, often focusing on academic excellence, research, or specific fields like MBA/Humanities. Deadlines vary, so check official university and government sites for 2026-2027 cycles.
Major Scholarship Providers
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships: For Masters, PhD, and Postdoc, awarded via the Federal Commission for Scholarships (FCS).
- ETH Zurich: ESOP (Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme) and MSP (Master Scholarship Programme) for outstanding students.
- EPFL: Excellence Fellowships for Masters students.
- University of Geneva: Excellence Master Fellowships.
- University of Lausanne (UNIL): Masters Grants.
- Graduate Institute Geneva: Financial Aid and Special Aid.
University-Specific & Thematic Scholarships
- IMD MBA Scholarships: For MBA candidates (e.g., Future Leaders, Emerging Markets).
- Nestle MBA Scholarships: For women from developing countries.
- University of St. Gallen: Starr International Foundation Scholarship.
- Swiss Study Foundation: For Swiss & international students.
- Hospitality Scholarships: Offered by schools like EHL, Les Roches, Glion.
How to Find & Apply
- Official Portal: Start with studyinswitzerland.plus for a comprehensive list.
- University Websites: Directly check the scholarship pages of ETH Zurich, EPFL, UNIL, UniGe, etc..
- Government Site: Visit sbfi.admin.ch for Swiss Government Scholarships.
- Deadlines: Note that deadlines are strict and vary (often Sept-Dec for Swiss Gov, or earlier for university programs).
- Beware of Scams: The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) warns against fake offers asking for money transfers.
