EPFL Excellence Fellowships
Stipend / partial for Master’s study in Switzerland.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Switzerland
Funding
CHF 10,000 per semester plus guaranteed housing.
Eligible applicants
International and Swiss
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Overview
EPFL Excellence Fellowships is offered by EPFL for Master’s study in Switzerland. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
CHF 10,000 per semester
Included
Guaranteed housing
Included
Second-year renewal needs 50 ECTS credits and a 5.0/6 average
May be included
CHF 10,000 per semester plus guaranteed housing. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and Swiss.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Switzerland
Official eligibility summary
Master's applicants with a bachelor's from EPFL or another university, selected mainly on academic results, with research, entrepreneurship and societal commitment also considered. The number of fellowships is limited. For the second year, students need at least 50 ECTS credits and an average of 5.0/6.
Applicant profile
- International and Swiss
Study route
- Master’s study in Switzerland
Current-cycle criteria
- Master's applicants with a bachelor's from EPFL or another university, selected mainly on academic results, with research, entrepreneurship and societal commitment also considered. The number of fellowships is limited. For the second year, students need at least 50 ECTS credits and an average of 5.0/6.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- EPFL master's application
- Fellowship application file as requested on the form
How to apply
- 1
Apply to an EPFL master's through IS-Academia by 15 December
- 2
Tick the fellowship box on the master's application form
- 3
Submit the requested application file (internal candidates apply through their section)
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications via IS-Academia close 15 December (the 2027 fellowships); EPFL students applying for a consecutive master's apply by 31 January. Late applications are still considered for admission but not for the fellowship.
The listed deadline is December 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
EPFL
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 15, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.