Key Takeaways
- UNIL Master’s Scholarship 2027 is available for Pakistani students pursuing a Master’s degree in Switzerland.
- Selected students receive CHF 1,600 per month for the minimum statutory duration of their program.
- Applications close on 1 November 2026, with expected program start in September 2027.
Pakistani students planning to pursue a Master’s degree in Switzerland can now apply for the UNIL Master’s Scholarship 2027 at the University of Lausanne. The scholarship is designed for outstanding international students who have completed their previous university studies outside Switzerland.
The scholarship offers a monthly stipend of CHF 1,600 for the minimum statutory duration of the Master’s program. Recipients also benefit from an exemption from standard course registration fees, though they must still pay CHF 80 per semester. The university clarifies that the scholarship does not cover the full cost of living in Switzerland, and students should plan for additional expenses such as accommodation, food, transport, insurance, and personal expenses.
Around 10 scholarships are available each year, and the selection process is competitive. The University of Lausanne targets international students with particularly strong academic records. Admission to an eligible Master’s program does not automatically guarantee a scholarship. Pakistani students are eligible if they meet the university’s academic and admission requirements, including holding a foreign university degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Lausanne.
Applicants must demonstrate particularly strong academic performance and satisfy the admission requirements of their chosen Master’s degree. Academic requirements include a strong academic record from previous university studies and a qualification that the university recognises as equivalent to the degree required for entry. Students should check the specific academic prerequisites of their chosen course before applying.
Language requirements vary depending on the program. For programs taught in French, candidates generally need strong French-language skills. Students applying to English-taught programs must demonstrate the required level of English, with UNIL expecting at least C1-level proficiency in the language of instruction. Individual Master’s programs may set their own accepted tests or minimum scores, so applicants should check the requirements of the degree they plan to pursue.
Applications for the 2027-28 academic year will close on 1 November 2026. The expected program start date is September 2027. Interested students are encouraged to apply online and ensure they meet all the necessary criteria.
