Geneva Graduate Institute · Application cycle 2027/2028

Geneva Graduate Institute Master's Financial Aid 2027/2028

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About this scholarship

Financial aid for master's students at the Geneva Graduate Institute in Switzerland, for the September 2027 intake. You request it inside the admission application, and only in the January round. It is given on financial need and academic merit.

Funding type

Covers: a living scholarship of up to CHF 20,000 for two years, and/or a reduction of tuition. The committee decides whether the scholarship is full or smaller. Tuition for students living outside Switzerland is CHF 8,000 a year. The scholarship is paid monthly, and you must live in Switzerland or neighbouring France to receive it. If your income from work is above CHF 32,000 in an academic year, the aid may be reduced. About 10 to 15 percent of new students receive aid. Aid is renewed for the second year by a new request in April and May. The Institute estimates living costs in Geneva at CHF 1,400 to 2,500 or more a month.

Tuition fees: Partially covered
Living costs: Partially covered
Travel: Not specified
Insurance: Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: No residence condition

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or one awarded before you enrol For a disciplinary master's, a degree or a good deal of coursework in a relevant discipline. The interdisciplinary master's accepts many backgrounds Financial aid is for master's applicants only. PhD applicants do not fill in this form There is no minimum grade average. Applications are compared with each other Aid depends on documented financial need and academic merit One application per cycle, to one programme

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

Language test required IELTS TOEFL iBT Cambridge English Waiver possible

English at level C1 is required: TOEFL iBT 100 or more with at least 19 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 24 in Writing, or IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each part, or Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with 185 in total and at least 180 in each part. No certificate is needed if you did one full year of university study in English. An offer can be conditional on the certificate by 30 May. French is not required, and below B1 you take a free intensive course.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

You request aid in the financial section of the online master's application, and only in the January round. If you do not request it in that round, you cannot request it later. Applications open on 1 October 2026. The deadline is Thursday 14 January 2027 at midnight Geneva time. Some pages of the Institute say 15 January, so the earlier date is used. Referees' letters are due by 22 January 2027. The application fee is CHF 100 and cannot be waived. If banking sanctions stop you paying online, contact the Admission Office for another arrangement. Admission committees do not see financial information. The aid decision usually comes with the admission letter and is final.

Required documents

Cover letter on your financial need, in English or French Proof of your income if you have one, and your parents' income, which is mandatory if you are under 26 Bank statements for the last 3 months, and proof of any other scholarships Official transcripts and diplomas, a motivation letter of up to 800 words, and a CV Details of two or three referees, a copy of your passport, and your English certificate

Application steps

Check that your degree and your English level meet the requirements. Create an account when applications open on 1 October 2026. Fill in the application form including the financial section, and upload the documents. Pay the fee and enter your referees, then submit before 14 January 2027.

Requirement checklist

Online admission application with the financial section Required

You request financial aid in the same form, and you cannot request it later.

Cover letter on your financial need Required

No set format. You explain your background, your financial situation, your family's situation and how you plan to pay for your studies in Geneva.

Proof of income Required

Your annual income, if you have one, and your parents' annual income. Your parents' income is mandatory if you are under 26 and highly recommended if you are older. If you have no tax documents, give an official attestation to this effect and bank statements for the last 3 months.

Motivation letter and CV Required

The motivation letter is up to 800 words in English or French, and the CV is 1 to 2 pages.

Two or three referees Required

They send their letters from their institutional email by 22 January 2027.

Scholarship contacts

Scholarships Office: [email protected]

Admission Office: [email protected]

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