Faculty of Science Excellence Master Fellowships in Switzerland

Scholarships for international students

International students at ETH should seek first in their home country for financial support or scholarships to study at ETH.

Bachelorstudents are eligible after passing successfully the first year examination in all parts.

Masterstudents (without an ETH-BSc) may apply after a min of 40 ECTS in the preceding master study year.

Non-participation on examination(s) due to illness must be proofed to us with a medical certification, issued not older than one day after the planned exam.

To qualify for the scholarship, international students must meet specific criteria: non-Swiss BSc students must have successfully passed all parts of their first-year exams, while non-Swiss MSc students without an ETH-BSc degree are required to have completed a minimum of 40 KP in their preceding master’s study year.

Benefits

ETH scholarships are granted as a secondary source of finance and do not cover the entire living and studying costs. They are eligible up to the end of the regular duration of studies set out in the respective programme regulations, plus two additional semesters. Scholarships are awarded based on both financial need and academic performance.

 Scholarship's Benefits

The Swiss Government Excellence scholarships amount varies with the level of study as Research, PhD, Fine Arts students will receive 1’920- Swiss Francs per month and Postdoctoral students will receive a sum of 3’500.- Swiss Francs per month.

Health insurance is provided.

Travel expenses are covered.

Study tours to various European regions and free dinner all sponsored by the Swiss government.

The scholarship winners will be provided with other living allowances and won’t be required to pay any kind of course fee.

ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2024 (Fully Funded).

Benefits

The Fellowship covers:

• Housing and living costs. Fellows will receive CHF 1.750 to cover housing and living expenses
• Travel and visa expenses will be covered as well.
• Students can claim the travel costs against receipts at the beginning of the program.

This Swiss Excellence Program is for Ph.D., Research Fellowship, and Post Doc. Master Degree students can also apply. The Scholarship is sponsored by the Federal Commission of Scholarships (FCS). 

Application Process

You need to visit the official website. Carefully read the application details, required documents, and eligibility criteria. Do your research, Join some Facebook groups, and get in touch with scholarship holders.

The university creates more space for curiosity, creativity and flexibility within degree programmes to give its students practical experience through project work.

How to Apply: 

The students must first enroll and gain admission in their desired programme. Then, to apply for this opportunity, they must complete a grant application form.

Supporting Documents: 

The students are required to present the following documents to the university:

Completed electronic application form

Project description and objectives