University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships 2026

About This Scholarship

The University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships provide a prestigious opportunity for outstanding and highly motivated international candidates to pursue a Master of Science in Switzerland. Supported by the Faculty of Science, the fellowship consists of a generous grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year. While it does not explicitly label itself 'fully funded' because Swiss living costs are exceptionally high, it heavily subsidizes the pursuit of advanced scientific research in one of the world's most innovative academic environments.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• 100% full tuition fee and textbook expense exemption for the complete degree tenure
• Free university accommodation (double occupancy) with scheduled daily campus transportation
• Monthly stipend (500 QAR for undergraduates; higher stipend rates for graduate fellows)
• Annual round-trip economy airfare tickets between Pakistan and Doha
• Full student residence permit (Iqama) sponsorship covered by Qatar University

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Nationality: Open to all students (International & Swiss).
• 2
  Academic Excellence: Must belong to the **Top 10%** of your Bachelor's degree program (Strict Requirement).
• 3
  Admission: Must meet the admission criteria for the Master's program at the Faculty of Science.
• 4
  Degree Completion: Must have completed the Bachelor's degree or expect to complete it within 6 months.
• 5
  Disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Pharmacy, and Archaeology.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1 (Admission): Apply for the Master's admission via the UNIGE Online Admissions Platform (from early Jan).

2. 2

   Step 2 (Link): After registering for admission, you will receive an email with a personal link to the 'Excellence Fellowship Application Form'.

3. 3

   Step 3 (Documents): Prepare a single PDF containing your CV, Motivation Letter, and Proof of Ranking (Top 10%).

4. 4

   Step 4 (Submission): Submit the fellowship application via the personal link before Feb 28.

5. 5

   Step 5 (Selection): The Faculty of Science evaluates candidates based on strict merit.

Required Documents

• Official Certificate of Ranking (Proving you are in the Top 10% of your class - Mandatory)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Max 2 pages
• Motivation Letter (Describing specific scientific interests)
• Transcripts of Bachelor's Degree
• Two Recommendation Letters (from Professors)
• GRE/TOEFL Scores (Optional but recommended)

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