The University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship aims to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty.
The Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program.
University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | CHF 10,000-15,000 per year
- Deadline: February 28,
2026 University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship Benefits
- The University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship ship value is CHF 10,000-15,000 per year.
- It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
Required Documents
- A scan of your national identity card or passport.
- A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
- The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
- A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
- If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch) attesting your aptitude to this program.
- Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.
How To Apply for University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship
- Fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website.
- The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.
- Next application deadline is 28 February, 2026 (for Masters starting September 15, 2026).
