Switzerland · Lausanne
About this opportunity
EPFL’s Excellence Fellowships go to a limited number of outstanding students in engineering, science and technology master’s programmes. External candidates apply by ticking the fellowship box in the online master’s application — no extra documents beyond the admission file, but reference letters are due a week after the deadline.
You can apply to only one EPFL master’s per year, and the fellowship cannot be combined with other large scholarships.
Who can apply
Applicants to an EPFL master's programme who do not already hold a master's degree.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- Master's
What the funding covers
CHF 10,000 per semester
CHF 10,000 per semester for up to 4 semesters, plus a room reservation in a student residence for external candidates.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Partly covered / varies
- 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
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on www.epfl.ch and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Duration
- 2 years
Quick answers
Who can apply for EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Master's. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships fully funded?
Funding type: Partially funded, Stipend. Amount: CHF 10,000 per semester. Covers: stipend or salary. Not separately covered: accommodation (partly).
What is the deadline for EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships?
The deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Status: Open now. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does EPFL Master Excellence 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 EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships?
Apply only on the official website (www.epfl.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.epfl.ch
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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