The University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship aims to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty.
The Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program.
Requirements:
To be considered for the Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowship, note the following requirements:
- Application for an University of Geneva Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program) and that have completed the Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months.
- Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
- Evaluation will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
- French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Masters of the Faculty of science.
Benefits
- The University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship ship value is CHF 10,000-15,000 per year. Â
- It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
Required Documents
The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:
- A scan of your national identity card or passport.
- A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
- The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
- A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
- If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch) attesting your aptitude to this program.
- Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.
The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.
Method of Application
- Fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website.Â
- The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.
- Next application deadline is 28 February, 2026 (for Masters starting September 15, 2026).
- Click the button below to begin your application.
Additional Information
- Complete list of the Master programs under http://www.unige.ch/sciences/Masters
- Students who have already started a Master programme at the Faculty of Science can no longer apply for the Excellence Master Fellowship
- Additional information can be obtained from the Masters coordinators or the Academic advisor
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026.
