OpenFieldUNIGE Master of Excellence Fellowships (Faculty of Science)
UNIGE Faculty of Science's premier merit fellowship awarded to exceptional incoming international and Swiss Master's candidates, providing up to CHF 15,000 per year to support full-time scientific study in Geneva.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduation in the top 10% of undergraduate degree class with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for quantitative programs outside Switzerland.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated academic motivation, 2-page research essay, and curriculum vitae.
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential academic letters of recommendation from university professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Annual fellowship grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year for the full duration of the Master's programme (1.5 to 2 years)
- Application fee
- CHF 65 foreign credential evaluation fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 500 per semester (subsidized Swiss public tuition rate).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Strict annual deadline for Autumn Master's entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Geneva documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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