EPFL Master Excellence Fellowship 2027/2028

About this scholarship

A cash fellowship for outstanding master's students at EPFL in Switzerland, starting in September 2027. You ask for it inside your admission application by ticking the fellowship box. There is no minimum GPA, but only a small share of applicants win.

Funding type

Covers: CHF 10,000 for each semester, up to 4 semesters. It covers the study semesters and one semester for the master's project. It also reserves a room in a student residence if you apply from outside. Does not cover: tuition fees and rent. The semester tuition for foreigners is CHF 2,190, and the full invoice is CHF 2,240. To keep it in the second year you need at least 50 credits and an average of 5.0 out of 6. If you postpone your admission you lose it.

Tuition fees

Not covered

Living costs

Partially covered

Travel

Not specified

Insurance

Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

All nationalities

Residence condition

No residence condition

Anyone applying to a master's at EPFL, with no restriction on nationality Judged on academic excellence, qualifications and motivation, and research and community commitment are also considered Not open to anyone who already holds or is enrolled in an EPFL master's One application a year

Minimum grade

Not stated

Work experience asked for

Not stated

Return condition

Return condition not stated

How to apply

Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

No language test required

EPFL recommends level C1 in the teaching language. Most master's programmes are in English. TOEFL or GRE scores are welcome but not compulsory. Check your programme page.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

There is no separate application. In the online admission application, tick the excellence fellowship box. The application opens in mid-November. The deadline is 15 December 2026, and your application counts for the fellowship only if it is paid for and validated by then. The time of day is not stated. Later applications are considered for admission only. The application fee is CHF 150. Referees upload their own letters within a week. Results come in late March or early April.

Required documents

CV Complete transcripts and a copy of your degree if you have it Statement of purpose of up to 1,000 words Details of 3 referees, and at least two letters from professors Passport or ID

Application steps

Choose one master's programme at EPFL. Open the online admission application from mid-November and tick the excellence fellowship box. Upload the documents, enter the referees' details and pay the fee. Validate the application before 15 December 2026.

Requirement checklist

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