EPFL Master Excellence Fellowship 2027
EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
CHF 10,000 per semester for top students starting a Master's at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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At a glance
- Funding
- CHF 10,000 per semester
- Format
- In person · Lausanne, CH
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 15 Dec 2026, 12:00 Paris time
- Language
- English
CHF 10,000 per semester for up to 4 semesters (up to CHF 40,000 in total), plus a reserved room in student housing for external candidates and an excellence certificate on graduation.
Who can apply
- University students, Graduates
You will need
- Transcripts
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letters
About this opportunity
EPFL's Master Excellence Fellowships reward outstanding students starting a Master's programme at EPFL in Lausanne, one of Europe's top science and engineering universities.
What you get
- CHF 10,000 per semester, for up to 4 semesters
- A reserved room in student housing (external candidates)
- An excellence certificate when you graduate
This is a large stipend, not a full scholarship: Lausanne is expensive, so plan for the remaining living costs.
Who can apply Anyone applying to an EPFL Master's programme, from any country. You are not eligible if you already hold, or are enrolled in, a Master's degree. Awards are limited and go to the strongest candidates on academic excellence, qualifications and motivation.
How to apply Apply to your EPFL Master's programme through the online application portal and tick the Excellence Fellowship box. There is no separate form.
Deadlines for autumn 2027 entry (external candidates)
- Round 1: 15 December 2026
- Round 2: 31 March 2027
EPFL does not publish a closing time, so this card closes at noon Swiss time on 15 December to be safe. Apply in the first round for the best chance.
Topics
- STEM
- Engineering
- ICT
- master's
- switzerland
- merit-based
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