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EPFL Excellence Fellowship

Fully FundedMaster18-24 monthsAug–Dec (varies by country)

The EPFL Excellence Fellowship provides CHF 16,000/year plus full tuition waiver for Master's students at EPFL in Lausanne. A limited number of fellowships are awarded to the most deserving candidates based on academic excellence, qualifications, and motivation. EPFL is one of Europe's leading technical universities, consistently ranked among the top 15 globally in engineering and technology.

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Quick info

Application status

Aug–Dec (varies by country)

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Switzerland
Master
18-24 months
All Master's programmes at EPFL
Open to: Open to all nationalities
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • CHF 16,000/year living allowance (paid in monthly instalments)
  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Access to EPFL's research ecosystem and networking
Monthly: CHF 16,000/year (approx. CHF 1,333/month or USD 1,500) / Full tuition waiver (tuition: CHF 780/semester for international students)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Open to all nationalities

Detailed requirements

  • - Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic record
  • - Open to all nationalities worldwide
  • - Must apply for a Master's programme at EPFL
  • - Fellowship awarded based on academic excellence, qualifications, and motivation
  • - Each student may apply for only one Master's programme per year

Who can apply

Outstanding Master's applicants to EPFL from any country. Awarded to the most deserving candidates based on academic excellence.

Fields of study

All Master's programmes at EPFL

Application window

Aug–Dec (varies by country)

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application period: varies by programme, typically December – April
Results: typically by May–June
Studies commence: September

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Choose a Master's programme at EPFL
  2. 2Step 2: Prepare application with transcripts, CV, motivation letter
  3. 3Step 3: Submit application through the EPFL online portal (deadline varies by programme)
  4. 4Step 4: Selection based on academic merit — results typically by May–June
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