University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships for Outstanding Students 2024

The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva is an internationally recognized leading research institution. This cutting-edge research covers a broad range of scientific disciplines: astronomy, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical sciences, earth sciences and the environment. The Faculty hosts two National Centres of Competence in Research of the highly competitive Swiss National Sciences Foundation (SwissMAP; Planets) as well as many European research projects. 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 (see the descriptions of each program).

The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty1. Candidate selection is based on excellence.

• Table of Content
• About University of Geneva
• University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
• University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships Courses
• Requirements for University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Geneva

The University of Geneva (French: Université de Genève) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as a theological seminary and law school. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular. Today, the university is the second-largest university in Switzerland by number of students. In 2009, the University of Geneva celebrated the 450th anniversary of its founding. At least 40% of the ... continue reading

University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships

Application Deadline	28 Feb 2024
Value	CHF 15’000
Country to study	Switzerland
School to study	University of Geneva
Type	Fellowship
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	University of Geneva
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships

Fellowship grant up to CHF 10'000 to CHF 15’000 per 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.

University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships Courses

Requirements for University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships Qualification

• Application for a 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.
• French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Masters of the Faculty of science.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships

• Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
• Evaluation will be made based on the documentation sent by the applicants.

Documents Required for Application

• A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
• A scan of your national identity card or passport.
• 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 directly to [email protected]) attesting your aptitude to this program.
• Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language tests.

Application Deadline

February 28, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Geneva on www.unige.ch to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Geneva on www.unige.ch to apply

For the application to be considered, each student has to fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website.

The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.

For more details visit University of Geneva website.