OpenFieldUNIL Master's Grants for International Students
Prestigious Swiss excellence grants awarded to ten outstanding international graduates each year to pursue Master's studies at the University of Lausanne.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduation with distinguished academic results (equivalent to top 10% of class) from an accredited foreign university.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated academic excellence and compelling motivation letter.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from academic professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Living grant of CHF 1,600/month (CHF 19,200/year) for the complete normal duration of the Master's degree plus complete waiver of semester tuition fees
- Application fee
- CHF 200 administrative fee (refunded if grant is awarded)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition completely waived for grant recipients.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Annual international grant competition deadline for Autumn 2027 entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Lausanne documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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