Some of these fellowships will be directly funded by EPFL, while others will be made available through partnerships with private organizations or foundations.
This opportunity is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree who wants to enroll in EPFL’s master’s program. Fellowships for excellence are not available to students enrolled in EPFL’s second master’s degree program.
Crucial Details
- External Candidates (those with a bachelor’s degree from an overseas university):
- 1st round: December 15, 2024
- 2nd round: March 31, 2025
- Internal Candidates in the Same Field of Study (Bachelor’s degree from EPFL):
- Initially, on January 31, 2025
- Second round: 15 April 2025
- EPFL students looking to change their field of study:
- First round: December 15, 2024. (Recommendation letter deadline: January 31, 2025).
- Second round: March 31, 2025. (Recommendation letter deadline: April 15, 2025).
- Organized by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL).
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Fellowship Duration: 4 semesters (not extendable).
- Fellowship Location: Switzerland.
- Gender: Male or Female.
- Funding Type: Partially funded.
- Eligible Nations: International.
Benefits of 2025 EPFL Excellence Fellowship
Successful applicants will benefit from the EPFL Excellence Fellowship as follows:
- Every semester, Fellows will receive CHF 10,000.
- Room reservation.
- A certificate of excellence is presented at the end of the master’s program.
- Improved networking with key industry players.
It should be noted that fellowship recipients are responsible for funding all of their expenditures (including tuition and rent).
Criteria for the 2025 EPFL Excellence Fellowship
To apply for the EPFL Excellence Fellowship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Applicants of any country can apply for a Master’s program at EPFL.
- Students will be picked according to their academic performance.
- The applicant’s EPFL degree should not be their second master’s degree.
- Students who are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree at EPFL are not eligible.
- External candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an international university.
- Internal candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from EPFL.
- Candidates should declare all scholarships they receive while pursuing their master’s degree.
Required Documents For 2025 EPFL Excellence Fellowship
Applicants should submit the following documents in English, French, German, or Italian. Please include a legalized translation of all documents in another language.
Mandatory Documents:
- Resume (CV)
- A copy of the university degree or degrees, if any are already accessible.
- Statement of Purpose, full transcripts from all universities attended, and the contact information of three academic referees (who will write recommendation letters).
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- Exceptions: ETH Zürich grads, EPFL Bachelor’s degree holders, and Swiss university/FHS/HES graduates pursuing a Master’s degree in the same subject are exempt.
- ID/Passport
Optional Documents:
- GRE or TOEFL results
- Publications on research
- Additional pertinent work samples and portfolios (uploaded exclusively online)
- Portfolio of Work (for Applicants in Architecture)
- Twelve months of job experience (if work certifications are available, upload them)
- Acceptable academic documents must be supplied prior to matriculation.
Required Documents for EPFL Master’s Program students:
Applicants for a master’s degree at EPFL should provide the following documents in English, German, French, or Italian. Documents in other languages should be legally translated in either language:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Transcript of all grades earned at EPFL
- Referees must submit two recommendation letters from professors who are familiar with the student’s work and achievements directly to master.fellowship@epfl.ch.
Note: No papers delivered by postal mail will be taken into consideration by EPFL; only those uploaded to the online application form will be taken into account.
How to Apply for the 2025 EPFL Excellence Fellowship ?
The following highlights the application processes for both internal and external students:
Application Procedure for External Students
- By clicking the Apply Now button below, candidates who are not from Switzerland and have earned a bachelor’s degree from an overseas university must apply by March 31, 2025 (second round).
- To indicate that the candidate’s profile is being considered for an excellence fellowship, please check the box.
- Although those are necessary for entrance to the master’s program, no other documents are needed.
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Application Procedure for Internal Candidates (Inside Switzerland)
EPFL bachelor’s degree holders must apply to the section and copy master.fellowship@epfl.ch—no IS-Academia submission is needed. Please follow the deadlines above.
Students at EPFL Changing Careers
Applying through EPFL’s online Master application and checking the excellence fellowship box is required of students switching fields.
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For more information on the EPFL Excellence Fellowship, please visit the EPFL’s official website or read the guidelines.
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