Stipend: University Excellence Master Fellowships

If you are an outstanding student dreaming of pursuing a Master of Science degree in Europe
, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) offers one of the most attractive opportunities available today: the Excellence Master Fellowships at the Faculty of Science.

This prestigious fellowship is designed to support highly talented and motivated students from around the world with a generous stipend of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year
, allowing them to focus fully on academic excellence in one of Europe’s leading research universities.

Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva is internationally recognized for its academic strength, innovation, and close ties to global organizations. Its Faculty of Science stands out as a world‑class research hub, covering a wide range of disciplines including astronomy, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical sciences, and earth sciences.

The Faculty of Science hosts two prestigious National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR) funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation —
SwissMAP (Mathematics and Physics) and Planets — alongside numerous European and international research projects.

This vibrant research environment makes UNIGE an ideal destination for students aiming for careers in academia, industry, science communication, teaching, or international organizations.

The Excellence Master Fellowships are competitive merit‑based awards established by the Faculty of Science with the support of external partners. They are open to exceptional students worldwide who wish to enroll in a Master of Science program offered by the Faculty.

Stipend value:

• CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year
• No teaching or assistantship duties required

The fellowship is awarded for one year initially and is renewable for the full duration of the Master’s program (three or four semesters), provided the student maintains strong academic performance after the first semester. This financial support significantly reduces the cost of studying in Switzerland and allows recipients to fully engage in their studies and research.

The fellowship applies to all Master of Science programs offered by the Faculty of Science. These programs are taught entirely in English or in a combination of English and French
, making them accessible to international students from diverse backgrounds.

Fields include (but are not limited to):

• Biology and Molecular Sciences
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Computer Science and Data‑related disciplines
• Mathematics and Physics
• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Astronomy and Astrophysics

Each program offers rigorous academic training combined with exposure to cutting‑edge research.

The Excellence Master Fellowship is open to top‑performing students from any country
. You are encouraged to apply if:

• You have completed or are completing a Bachelor’s degree with excellent academic results
  .
• You are among the best students in your cohort
  .
• You meet the admission requirements of the Master’s program you wish to pursue.
• You have not already started a Master’s program at the Faculty of Science, University of Geneva.

Importantly,
current UNIGE students and external applicants are both eligible, provided they follow the correct enrollment procedure.

Before your fellowship application can be considered, you must begin the Master’s enrollment process through the University of Geneva Admissions Office.

• If you are already a UNIGE student: submit a scan of your UNIGE student card.
• If you are not yet a UNIGE student: submit the confirmation email titled "UNIGE-Candidature: Dépôt de votre dossier" received after registering for the Master’s program.

Failure to complete this step will automatically disqualify your fellowship application.

Your application must be submitted online and uploaded as one single PDF file (in English or French), containing:

• A scan of…