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Founded in 1537 as a theological academy, the University of Lausanne has seven faculties and about 17,000 students. Teaching is mainly in French, with many English-taught master's programmes, notably at HEC Lausanne, and it is known for forensic science, business, life sciences and geosciences.
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UNIL Master's Grants for Foreign Students 2027–2028
MasterPartially Funded28 majorsNovember 1, 2026
Life and living
Lausanne · Switzerland
Life and living
Lausanne · Switzerland
Living in Lausanne
Lausanne is the capital of the canton of Vaud on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, and home to EPFL and the University of Lausanne.
Student housing
EPFL advises students to plan for approximately CHF 30,000 per year to cover their expenses (EPFL budget page, 2025).
Transport for students
A junior Mobilis annual pass for zones 11–12 lists at CHF 495, and Lausanne residents in training up to age 24 pay CHF 287.50 after the city subsidy (2023 prices).
Top landmarks
Lausanne Cathedral
Maicomaico · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Château Saint-Maire
Maicomaico · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Olympic Museum
Arnaud Gaillard · CC BY-SA 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: CHF 1,600 per month, Enrolment fee exemption, Guaranteed housing, For the whole master's.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is November 1, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.unil.ch. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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