EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships 2027: Value, Eligibility and Deadline

EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships support outstanding students who are beginning master's studies at EPFL. The official EPFL page confirms that the fellowships are worth CHF 10,000 per semester and include housing support for selected students.

Who Can Apply

• Students applying to an EPFL master's programme.
• Applicants who completed a bachelor's degree at EPFL or at another university.
• Candidates with remarkable academic results and strong profiles in areas such as research, sport, art, civic engagement, or entrepreneurship.

Fellowship Value

• Funding: CHF 10,000 per semester.
• Housing: EPFL states that selected fellows receive guaranteed housing support.
• Purpose: The fellowship is designed to help students focus on master's studies and choose internships or early work experiences based on scientific interests and ambitions.

Renewal Rule

For renewal into the second year of a master's degree, EPFL states that students must obtain at least 50 ECTS credits and an overall average of 5.0/6.

How to Apply

1. Start the EPFL master's application.
2. Check the excellence fellowship box in the application form.
3. Submit the requested fellowship application file.
4. Internal EPFL candidates who continue in the same field should follow their section's application route.
5. Review the official EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships page before applying.