The University of Geneva Excellence fellowship is open to outstanding students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty.
The Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal training base for an academic but also a professional development, opening on careers in industry, teaching, administration in sciences, communication and media. The programs Master’s degrees are either entirely in English, or in English and French.
Facts About The University of Geneva
- Founded in 1559: The University of Geneva is one of the oldest universities in Switzerland.
- International Community: Students from over 150 countries study at the University of Geneva.
- Rankings: Ranked among the top 100 universities globally (QS World University Rankings).
- Research Excellence: The university has over 250 research groups and 3,000 research projects.
- Nobel Laureates: 10 Nobel laureates have been affiliated with the University of Geneva.
- UN Connection: The university has strong ties with the United Nations, with several UN agencies headquartered in Geneva.
- Bilingual Programs: Many programs are offered in both English and French.
- Diverse Faculties: The university has 9 faculties, including Science, Medicine, Law, and more.
- Alumni Network: The university has a global alumni network of over 50,000 graduates.
- Location: Geneva is a hub for international organizations, diplomacy, and business, offering unparalleled opportunities for students.
Details For 2025 University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships
The Faculty of Science has established an Excellence Fellowship Programme open to students of any university to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the scientific disciplines covered by the Faculty.
Eligibility Requirements For 2025 University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships
To be considered for the scholarship, you must:
- Application for an University of Geneva Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program) and that have completed the Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months.
- Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
- Evaluation will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
- French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Masters of the Faculty of science.
Rewards For 2025 University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships
The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
Required Documents For 2025 University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships
The application for the University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:
- A scan of your national identity card or passport.
- A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
- The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
- A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
- If possible, Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch) attesting your aptitude to this program.
- Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.
How To Apply For 2025 University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships
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