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University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
A grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 a year, with no teaching duties, for the standard duration of the master's
- Funder
- University of Geneva, Faculty of Science
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The Faculty of Science at Geneva awards Excellence Fellowships to outstanding students entering its master's programmes in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science and earth sciences.
The grant is extended for the full length of the master's provided results in the first semester hold up, and Swiss tuition itself is low, so the fellowship goes a long way towards living costs.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications open in January and typically close at the end of February
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- A bachelor's degree from any university with very strong results
- Ranking in roughly the top 10% of your bachelor's cohort
- Applying to a master's programme in the Faculty of Science at UNIGE
- Two academic references attesting to your aptitude for the programme
- Open to applicants of any nationality
How to apply
- Apply online for the fellowship from the beginning of January
- Submit two letters of reference from professors
- Include a motivation letter describing your scientific interests
- Attach transcripts and any relevant test results such as GRE or TOEFL
- Apply separately for admission to the master's programme itself
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University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships: your questions, answered
What does the University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships cover?
A grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 a year, with no teaching duties, for the standard duration of the master's. The Faculty of Science at Geneva awards Excellence Fellowships to outstanding students entering its master's programmes in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science and earth sciences.
Who is eligible for the University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships?
Core requirements are: A bachelor's degree from any university with very strong results; Ranking in roughly the top 10% of your bachelor's cohort; Applying to a master's programme in the Faculty of Science at UNIGE; Two academic references attesting to your aptitude for the programme; Open to applicants of any nationality. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships deadline?
Applications open in January and typically close at the end of February. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.