EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
المعهد الفدرالي السويسري للتكنولوجيا في لوزان (EPFL)
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The EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) scholarship program offers outstanding students and researchers the opportunity to continue their academic studies with financial support covering academic and research expenses.
Available programmes
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EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships
MasterPartially Funded23 majorsDecember 15, 2026
Life and living
Switzerland
Life and living
Switzerland
Studying and living in Switzerland
Costs and living
• Tuition: public universities charge low fees for their quality, usually a few hundred to about CHF 2,000 per semester, and some charge more to foreign students. At ETH Zurich, fees for new foreign students rose from CHF 730 to CHF 2,190 per semester from autumn 2025. • Living costs: the University of Zurich puts the minimum at about CHF 1,850 a month, and Zurich University of the Arts estimates living costs at about CHF 1,350 a month (rent about CHF 800). Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne are the most expensive. • Health insurance is compulsory; reduced plans exist for international students.
Working while studying
• During studies: non-European students may work from 6 months after starting their studies, up to 15 hours a week during the semester, and full time during breaks (cantonal rules apply). • After graduation: graduates can get a 6-month short-term permit to look for a job, with proof of funds, accommodation and successful completion of studies. Once hired, the employer applies for a work permit.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in SwitzerlandFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Check Scholarship Link. Announced benefits: Semester stipend, Student residence room, Certificate of excellence.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is December 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: External applicants: no documents beyond those required for Master's admission, with reference letters uploaded one week after the deadline., CV (EPFL Bachelor's students in the same field)., Motivation letter (EPFL Bachelor's students in the same field)., Transcript of all EPFL grades (EPFL Bachelor's students in the same field)., Two recommendation letters from professors, sent directly by the referees (EPFL students)..
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