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Master Excellence Fellowships at EPFL 2026

Awarded by Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to CHF 10,000 per semester

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

Provider

Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

Last Verified On

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Overview

EPFL offers a limited number of fellowships at the master’s level to students with outstanding academic records. The selection of candidates and the granting of the fellowships are based on the evaluation of the academic records of the candidates. 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants can be of any nationality.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a master's program at EPFL.
  • Applicants must declare all the scholarships they receive during their master’s.
  • If the master at EPFL is a second master’s degree, candidates are not eligible for an excellence fellowship. 

Application Process:

  • External candidates (Bachelor's degree from a university abroad): They must apply online by March 31 or December 15. 
  • Internal candidates (Bachelor's degree earned at EPFL / same field of study): They must apply online by January 31 or April 15.
    • The application should include the following components:
    • A CV,
    • A motivation letter,
    • Two recommendation letters from professors familiar with students’ work and achievements,
    • A transcript of all grades earned at EPFL.
  • Internal candidates (Bachelor's degree earned at EPFL / different field of study): Candidates must apply by providing the required documents via the admission form for a master's degree

Value of the Fellowship:

All successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

  • CHF 10’000 per semester,
  • Reservation of a student room in a student residence (for “external” candidates only),
  • A certificate of excellence (at the end of the master’s program).
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  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Master Excellence Fellowships at EPFL 2026 is 15 Dec, 2026.
  • Master Excellence Fellowships at EPFL 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Master Excellence Fellowships at EPFL 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by the university.
  • Master Excellence Fellowships at EPFL 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals .
  • Master Excellence Fellowships at EPFL 2026 is offered by Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland.
  • Master Excellence Fellowships at EPFL 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to CHF 10,000 per semester.