Zurich Global Excellence Diversity Grant in Business Leadership
Merit- and diversity-based tuition grant supporting exceptional international business students from underrepresented regions pursuing advanced executive master's degrees in Switzerland.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal essay on cross-cultural leadership challenges in international commerce
- Recommendation letters
- One academic and one employer reference letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 4,000 direct tuition reduction award
- Application fee
- CHF 120
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 18,000/year (reduced with diversity grant)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Fall 2027 admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zurich Elite Business School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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