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Scholarships in Switzerland

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Switzerland offers exceptional scholarship opportunities for international students pursuing higher education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This comprehensive guide features 71 current scholarship programs available across Swiss universities, government initiatives, and private organizations. Switzerland is renowned for its world-class education system, cutting-edge research facilities, and multicultural environment, making it an attractive destination for students worldwide. The scholarships listed here include fully-funded awards that cover tuition, living expenses, and travel costs, as well as partially-funded opportunities that provide substantial financial support. These programs are available across various academic disciplines including engineering, business, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Many Swiss universities such as ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, and University of Geneva offer institution-specific scholarships for international students. Additionally, the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships provide prestigious opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our regularly updated database ensures you have access to the most current information about application deadlines, eligibility criteria, and award values. Whether you’re interested in bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral programs, Switzerland provides numerous pathways to fund your academic ambitions while experiencing the country’s rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes.

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Post-doc Fellowships Fully Funded

ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland | Fully Funded

ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications, offering a prestigious and fully funded opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers worldwide....

PhD Post-doc Fully Funded

Fully Funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2025

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for master’s, PhD and postdoctoral...

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Internship Fully Funded

EPFL E3 Internship 2027 in Switzerland | Fully Funded

EPFL E3 Scholarship offers a funded summer internship in Switzerland with 8–12 week placements, monthly allowance and travel reimbursement. Apply now. Today.

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Masters Fellowships Fully Funded

WIPO GII Fellowship 2027 in Switzerland | Fully Funded

WIPO GII Scholarship offers a paid fellowship in Geneva with a CHF 3,300–6,000 monthly stipend, travel and insurance support. Apply by 30...

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Internship

WHO Ethics Internship 2027 in Switzerland | Paid

WHO Ethics Internship 2027 in Switzerland offers a 24-week placement with a living allowance, lunch vouchers and insurance. Apply via WHO Careers...

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Fellowships

ETH AI Center Fellowship 2027 in Switzerland | Fully funded

ETH AI Center Scholarship: Apply for the 2027 doctoral fellowship in Switzerland with interdisciplinary AI research opportunities. Learn eligibility, deadline

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Internship

CIEL Internship Program 2027 in Switzerland | Paid

CIEL Internship Scholarship offers paid internships in Switzerland with monthly stipends and visa support for eligible candidates. Apply online for positions

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Masters Bachelor Partially Funded

Heyning Roelli Scholarship 2027 in Switzerland

Heyning Roelli Scholarship helps Bachelor’s and Master’s students cover exchange costs in Switzerland. Apply by 20 October 2026 to request a grant....

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Fellowships Partially Funded

NOMIS Senior Fellowship Program 2027 in Switzerland

NOMIS Senior Fellowship offers mid-career researchers a residency at Collegium Helveticum in Switzerland for 5–10 months. Nominate by 30 Sep 2026. Apply...

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Internship Fully Funded

WHO Health Department Internship 2027 in Switzerland | Fully Funded

WHO Health Scholarship 2027 in Switzerland offers a funded WHO internship in Geneva (1 Feb–16 Jul 2027) with stipend, insurance and lunch...

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