As an international student, you are allowed to work part-time. There are two types of scholarship funding in Switzerland. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, and the University-Specific Scholarships. Below are some of the most popular scholarships, fellowships, internships, and summer programs in Switzerland for international students.
Here is a list of scholarships in Switzerland for international students
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
This is a fully funded government-funded scholarship. This Swiss Excellence Program is for Ph.D., Research Fellowship, and Post Doc. Master Degree holders can apply for this scholarship.
- Benefits: Round Airfare Tickets, Monthly Stipend for Expenses and Accommodation, Housing Allowance, One-year half-fare public transportation card, Tuition Fee Coverage.
- Link: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Eth Zurich Excellence Scholarship (epos Scholarship)
ETH is a public research university. It offers “Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (Estatement of purpose). This scholarship is for the master’s degree program.
The award includes living, and study expenses as well as a waiver in a tuition fee.
- Link: ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship
- UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA EXCELLENCE MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Geneva Excellence Master’s Scholarships offer a fantastic opportunity to pursue your Master’s degree at a top-ranked university in Switzerland.
The scholarship is awarded for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
- Link: Geneva Excellence Scholarship
Epfl Excellence Scholarship in Switzerland
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a world-renowned institution for science and technology. It offers a fellowship to pursue a Bachelor, and Master’s degree. A monthly stipend and accommodation assistance will be given to cover the living expenses.
- Link: EPFL Master Excellence Scholarship
- Link: EPFL Bachelors Excellence Scholarship
Unil Masters Grant in Switzerland
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) offers around 10 grants to students who want to pursue a master’s degree program.
Eth Zurich Post Doctoral Fellowship in Switzerland
This fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich. The fellowship includes a competitive salary, Research Funding, Travel and Mobility, and World-Class Resources.
Public Universities in Switzerland
There are only 12 Public universities.
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich)
- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- University of Zurich (UZH)
- University of Bern (UNIBE)
- University of Basel (UNIBAS)
- University of Geneva (UNIGE)
- University of Lausanne (UNIL)
- University of Lucerne
- University of Fribourg
- Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
- University of Neuchâtel (UniNE)
- Pedagogical University of Ticino (HEP-Ticino)
Internships, and Summer Programs in Switzerland
Many universities and organizations offer summer programs, fellowships, and internships for international students. Here are some:.
- World Health Internship
- CERN Technical Student Program
- CERN Administrative Student Program
- CERN OpenLab Summer Student Program
- CERN Summer Student Program
- UNIL Summer Research Program
- EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program
- EPFL Summer Fellowship
Helpful Links
There are more than 4000 study programs in various languages at Swiss higher education institutions.
- Studying in Switzerland
