Scholarships in Switzerland

The Swiss government awards scholarships to foreign students from over 180 countries for postgraduate studies — including research fellowships, PhD scholarships, and art scholarships (for Master's in arts). Candidates must be nominated by their country's Swiss embassy; you cannot apply directly to the Swiss government. It's a great opportunity for those aiming to do research or a doctorate in Switzerland, given that Swiss tuition is low (~$1,000–$2,000/year) and the main challenge is typically covering the high cost of living.

ETH Zurich's ESOP scholarship is for excellent Master's students admitted to one of the world's top technical universities. The award provides full coverage of tuition and a generous living allowance. Given ETH's reputation in engineering, natural sciences, and technology, this scholarship offers exceptional prestige and opens doors to top industry and research careers globally.

EPFL in Lausanne, ranked among the world's top technical universities, offers an Excellence Fellowship for outstanding Master's students. It provides a generous per-semester stipend plus a reserved dorm room, helping manage the high cost of living in the Lausanne area. Candidates must apply to an EPFL Master's program and indicate interest in the fellowship during the admissions process.

The University of Geneva offers Excellence Master Fellowships for outstanding international students in science fields. These are merit-based awards that cover a significant portion of the cost of living in Geneva — one of the world's most expensive cities — and are awarded alongside admission to select Master's programs.