2027 EPFL Excellence Scholarship in Switzerland

The EPFL Excellence Scholarship in Switzerland is open for students who want to apply for a master’s programme at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

This update is for international students with strong academic records who are interested in studying in Switzerland with financial support.

Students looking for more scholarship opportunities can check scholarship updates here.

EPFL Excellence Scholarship 2027

The EPFL Excellence Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students applying for a master’s programme at EPFL in Switzerland.

The scholarship is competitive, and selection is based mainly on the academic record and overall profile of the applicant.

Students from any country can apply, provided they meet the Admission requirements for their chosen EPFL master’s programme.

Scholarship Value

The scholarship is worth CHF 10,000 per semester.

For a two-year master’s programme, this can amount to CHF 40,000.

For a 1.5-year programme, the value may be CHF 30,000.

The scholarship also includes reservation of a student room in a student residence and a certificate of excellence at the end of the programme.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants from any country can apply for the scholarship.

Candidates must be applying to an EPFL master’s programme.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a related field from a recognised university.

Candidates should also have excellent academic records, since the scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding applicants.

Host Country and Study Level

The scholarship will be taken in Switzerland.

It is mainly for postgraduate study at master’s level.

Students who are planning to study abroad should also make sure they understand the admission process, required documents and deadlines before applying.

Application Deadline

The deadline listed for the 2027 EPFL Excellence Scholarship is 15 December 2026.

Applicants should not wait until the deadline before starting their application.

Scholarship applications usually require transcripts, academic documents and other supporting information, so students should prepare early.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the EPFL master’s application process.

Applicants can click here to visit the official EPFL fellowship page and follow the instructions provided by the university.

Candidates should complete the master’s application and indicate that they want to be considered for the excellence fellowship where required.

Before submitting, applicants should check their name, academic records, programme selected, uploaded documents and contact details carefully.

Important Advice for Applicants

Students applying for international scholarships should avoid last-minute applications.

Make sure your transcript, CV, motivation letter and other required documents are ready before the deadline.

Candidates should also read the requirements for their chosen EPFL master’s programme before applying.

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ALLCBTs Advice to Students

Scholarship applications are very competitive, so students should take preparation seriously.

Having good grades is important, but applicants should also present strong documents and follow the official application instructions.

If you are interested in the EPFL Excellence Scholarship, start preparing early, apply through the official EPFL portal and avoid unofficial agents.

ALLCBTs will continue to share scholarship updates, admission news, school guides and study resources to help students stay informed and ready.