EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships

The EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships are highly competitive awards designed to attract outstanding international students to pursue a Master’s degree at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), one of Europe’s leading science and technology universities. The program targets students with exceptional academic records, strong motivation, and clear leadership potential.

What’s Offered

• A financial grant of CHF 10,000 per academic year (paid per semester)

• Reservation of student housing where available

• The fellowship is granted for the full duration of the Master’s program, subject to academic performance

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students of any nationality applying to an EPFL Master’s program

• Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic achievement at the Bachelor’s level

• Strong academic references and a compelling motivation profile are essential

• Applicants must meet EPFL’s Master’s admission requirements

Fields of Study

• Available across most EPFL Master’s programs, including:

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Computer Science and Data Science

  • Mathematics and Physics

  • Life Sciences and Bioengineering

  • Environmental and Energy Sciences

Program Structure

• Fellowships are awarded based on academic excellence and overall profile strength

• Selection is carried out by EPFL faculties during the admissions process

• The fellowship complements, rather than fully covers, living and study expenses

Deadline

• The fellowship application follows the EPFL Master’s admission deadlines, which vary by intake