Switzerland · Geneva
About this opportunity
The Faculty of Science gives Excellence Master Fellowships with no teaching duties, renewable for the length of the master’s if you do well in the first semester. Students already in a Geneva science master’s cannot apply.
Send one PDF with ID, CV (max two pages), undergraduate transcripts, motivation letter, two professor references and any test results. Incomplete files are not considered.
Who can apply
Outstanding students from any university meeting the admission criteria of a Faculty of Science master's.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- Master's
What the funding covers
CHF 10,000–15,000 per year
CHF 10,000–15,000 per year, renewable for the master's duration.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Partly covered / varies
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Apply when the call opens (early January) — deadline was 28 February in 2026.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 2 years
Quick answers
Who can apply for University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Master's. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships fully funded?
Funding type: Partially funded, Stipend. Amount: CHF 10,000–15,000 per year. Not separately covered: stipend or salary (partly).
What is the deadline for University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships?
Apply when the call opens (early January) — deadline was 28 February in 2026. Apply only on the official website (www.unige.ch). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- www.unige.ch
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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