The Swiss Government awards a range of scholarships to foreign students through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS): university scholarships (Swiss universities and Federal Institutes of Technology), arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts) and scholarships for universities of applied sciences (UAS). These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at a public funded university or recognized institution.
Please use the drop-down menu (Click Link at bottom of page) to see whether your country of origin is part of the Swiss government’s scholarship scheme. You will also find the necessary information regarding eligibility criteria and the application procedure.
Can I apply although my country is not listed in the drop-down list?
No. Unfortunately if your country does not appear on the list you cannot apply for a Swiss Government Scholarship.
No exception is possible.
I want to apply for a Swiss Government Scholarship. Where can I get information about the application process in my home country?
The Swiss Diplomatic Representation in your home country will provide you with all the information on how the procedure works. Please get in contact with the Swiss Diplomatic Representation before contacting any other institution.
Where can I get the application package?
The application package can be obtained from the national institution in charge of scholarships or from the Swiss Diplomatic Representation in your home country. Please get in contact with the Swiss Diplomatic Representation in your home country in order to inquire about the application package.
Is there an online application procedure?
No. There is no online application procedure. You have to ask the application package to the Swiss Diplomatic Representation in your home country.
What is the deadline for the application?
Each country has its own application deadline. Usually it is around October or November. Please get in contact with the Swiss Diplomatic Representation in your home country in order to know their application deadline.
Can I apply for a scholarship to undertake a Bachelor degree?
No. Swiss Government Scholarships are for postgraduate studies only.
What kind of studies can be undertaken with a Swiss Government Scholarship?
Swiss Government Scholarships are for full time postgraduate studies (pre and post doctoral Research Fellowships, or Master degrees) in one of the Swiss Universities. Research fellowships will be given priority.
What are the fields included in the Swiss Government scholarship?
Candidates from all fields are welcome to apply for a Swiss Government scholarship.
Can I apply for a Swiss Government Scholarship to undertake a joint Master program between a Swiss University and a University in a third country?
No. The Swiss Government Scholarships are for full time programs at a Swiss University only. No scholarships are provided for mixed programs (part time in Switzerland and part time in another country).
Can I apply for a Swiss Government Scholarship to attend a Swiss University of Applied Sciences (UAS)?
Only applicants coming from the list of countries below can apply for a Swiss Government Scholarship for Universities of Applied Sciences:
| Albania | Austria | Belarus | Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Bulgaria | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | Germany |
| Hungary | Ireland | Kosovo | Latvia | Lithuania |
| Greece | Macedonia | Moldova | Montenegro | The Netherlands |
| Portugal | Romania | Serbia | Slovenia | Spain |
| Sweden | Ukraine |
Can I apply for a Swiss Government Scholarship to attend a Music or Fine Arts School?
Only applicants coming from the list of countries below can apply for a Swiss Government Scholarship for Music or Fine arts school:
| Australia | Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Canada |
| China | Czech Republic | Denmark | Estonia | Finland |
| Greece | Germany | Hungary | Ireland | Israel |
| Italy | Japan | Latvia | Lithuania | Mexico |
| Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | Slovakia |
| Slovenia | South Korea | Spain | Sweden | The Netherlands |
| Turkey | United States of America |
What is the medium of study in Switzerland?
Depending upon the curriculum, the medium of study can be English, German, French, or Italian. Please check with the program to see the teaching language. Research scholarships are usually in English. Generally, from the Master level onwards engineering and natural sciences studies are also in English.
Do I need specific language skills in order to gain admission at a Swiss University?
It is advisable to check the chosen program curriculum. Candidates must be, in any case, suitably proficient in the teaching language (which depending on the chosen curriculum can be English, French, German, or Italian).
When does the scholarship start?
The scholarship always starts at the beginning of the academic year (from September to June). It is not possible to start the scholarship in the Spring Semester or any other time in the year.
No exception is possible.
How many applications does the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students get and how many of these applications are successful?
It is a very competitive process based on academic excellence. More than a thousand eligible applications are processed each year. Only 1/5 of these applications are granted a scholarship.
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i am from Ethiopia. I had graduated doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from mekelle university, one of the higher institution in the country, with c GPA of 3.51 as the top two of my batch on July , 18,2009. i had been as the out standing student of the batch and currently i am employed by the ministry of education of Ethiopia as a lecturer in saamra university. However i am interested in pursuing my msc in medical biotechnology or other related fields of study. so i am kindly requesting for ur positive reponse.
I am Fasil Teshome from Ethiopia. I have BSc. degree from Arba Minch University(Ethiopia) in Hydraulic and Water Resource engineering with GPA a little above 3.8. I had been as an out standing student of the batch and currently i am working as a lecturer in Arba MInch University.But, now i am highly interested to do my MSc. in one of Sweden Universities and i am expecting your fascinating response.Thank you!
why students from Afghanistan can not get swiss scholarships ?
do you thinkg is it fair ? i think in this world give scholarship to poor countries ,if really your aim is helping people
I am Demeke Simachew from Ethiopia and completed my education in Bpharm (Bachelor OF PHARMACY) from ADDIS ABABA university with distinction cGPA OF 3.4 and by now I am looking for MSC in the area of pharmacy particularly Medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutical biotechnology or pharmaceutics .hence I need to get full scholarship .If I am eligible and if you grant me a scholarship to complete MSC in foreign I will be thankful to you.
Thank you for your consideration
email demekesim67@yahoo.com
Tell +251 911-670113
I want to take admission in for masters with scholarship plz help me for process my number is 0345-6205764 & my email adress is shahzad.khokher@yahoo.com
am Ethiopian girl who learn in adama university in wood science and engineering 3thd year student . i went to study wood science & relented course in wood pleas help me to get this chance
thank you
Dear Scholarship program
I from Afghanistan and I graduate from College also I study some years in University but because of University’s expensive I cannot finish my study in there, and I have TOFEL degree, can I apply for your scholarship for Afghanistan students.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
I am Ethiopian.Ihave BSC in applied chemistry and i want to study my MSC in your country.would help me financially and other necessary help.
Pls I wish to get a free scholarship for my PhD in relation with Molecular Biology. My first degree is DVM ( Doctor of Vet Medicine) and my second degree is going to be Master of Veterinary Public Health at the end of 2011.
dear madam/sir
am mohammed am eritrean i have diploma in my home country but i am now in sudan under refugee programe policy living in sudan .so i need to apply for degree programe in any field but the mist may be in agricalture , if u have more apportunity dear officer i wont need to be study and i hope to be help me
ur mohammed abdella
sudan
khartuom
moham_abdela@yahoo.com
00249903451144
Dear Sir/Madam
First and foremost i would like to express my thanks for your motivation that you delivered the chance for further education for developing country, I am Kassahun Habtamu from Ethiopia. I have Master’s degree from Addis Ababa University in Tropical and Infectious diseases . Now I am working at the position of lecturer in Menelik II Health Science College (One of the Public college), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. If I get the chance I want to persue my PhD study in Medical Parasitology/Microbiology/ to develop my educational career to PhD level, I will not only up grade my knowledge but I will also able to serve my country in away that I can. So I am looking forward to hearing some thing related to my field of study!!
Thanks truly!!!
I am Mathewos Gelebo Lemita from Ethiopia. I have born on 24 May 1968. I have first degree in development administration and master’s degree in public administration. Currently I want to up grade my education to PhD in the same or related Fields of study.
Therefore, if there is any room, I will send my CV within short period of time through any recommended media. I am also looking for sponsorship. In addition, I am highly interested for the scholarships of the countries like Canada, Netherlands, Australia and others.
Thank you!!
Yesak from Ethiopia, I ‘ve Bsc in Mechanical Engineering and I realy want to get free Msc program in Mechanical Engineering related fields. I’ m looking forward to join in one of your Universities. Thank you in advance.
I am Ethiopian Habtamu Bekele Graduate In applied chemistry from Addis ababa university Faculty of science I need free scholar ship in any related fields specially in water technology , health scince in any country with free sponsor. Now I am working in water works I am from Ethiopian, looking for a scholarships of fully funded in Msc or M.B.
I am under graduate in Computer Science and Engineering Department . If i get any free scholar on any related fields I will apply on it.
dear/sir
i am sorsa urago tukulesa i will graduate from addis ababa university college of commerce in July 2011.I hope if you give this free scholarship i am very hopeful students to studing masters program in business related fields and business administration
thank you
i am an afghan student i have bachelor in electrical engineering and i want to do my master degree in engineering while our country in not in the list , so please help so that i would return and hepl my country reconstruction. thanking
Dear Sir/Madam
First and foremost I would like to express my thanks for your motivation that you delivered the chance for further education for developing country, I am Bekele Bashaw from Ethiopia. I have Master’s degree from Ethiopian Civil Service College In Public International law. Now I am working at the position of president of High court In SNNP,Arbaminch, Ethiopia. If I get the chance I want to persue my PhD study in Legal stream. I will not only up grade my knowledge but I will also able to serve my country in away that I can. So I am looking forward to hearing some thing related to my field of study!!
Thanks truly!!!
Bekele BAshaw Gochera
P.O.Box 31
Arbaminch Ethiopia
dear madam
this is anteneh from Ethiopia i have frist degree in mechanical engineering with CGPA 3.45 I want to study my MSC in any engineering related courses. pls help me
EMAIL: bchuchu99@yahoo.com
I am Ferrid Mussa, male graduate from economics department of Arbaminch University with B.A economics in 2006. I want to to continue post graduate master in any related field . Recently, I am working among nine federal regional state of Ethiopia in Harari Region finance and economic development where regional major economic policy issues have been dealt with such as initiating policy proposals that help to define regional development priorities and strategies follow up their implementation and take economic studies and researches.
In the organization , I served as senior regional Development planning, monitoring and evaluation program officer in both the multi-lateral program in UN Agencies(UNICIEF, UNDP,WFP &UNFPA) funded programs, bilateral development and international and local NGOs development programs. If your institution give me this chance , it will add an international dimension on my previous work experience which is so for limited to regional level
I’M FROM Ethiopia: M.A student IN SOCIAL WORK. I am now looking for a scholarship in York University in the field of SOCIAL WORK OR SOCIOLOGY . to help my country by learning more more.Thank you very much.
my name is habtamu mohammed from ethiopia. I was graduated from jumma university in History. I want to make my master in sociology. It your institiution give me the chance, I will strongly work with your institution and I will strongly work for the development of my home contry.
I am a nigerian i have a diploma in civil engineering i need assistance to pursue my Bsc please thanks
why ethiopian’s can’t get swiss scholarship?
I am wondishaw i live in Ethiopia i have BSc electrical engineering graduate 2010. next upgrade and study masters related filed or biomedical engineering scholar ship fees cover 100%free help you
email gwondeishaw@gmail.com
thanks
Iam Kibrom Adino in Ethiopia I have BSc in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension ,this is not as such sufficient as compared to the probelms to be solved in my country as a result am searchin to a free scholarship to upgarde my profession.
I secured my first degree in Land Resources Management and Environmental Protection (soil and Water coservation stream) from Mekelle University, Ethiopia and MSc from Adis Ababa University in Environmental science (Environmental botany). I live in Ethiopia and citizen of Ethiopia, I looking for PhD Scolarship opportunity in Environmental policy and low or any related fields.I hope! I will benefite from your scolarship opportunity, to quench my thiresty of study on this field.
Thanks for advance!
Dear sir/madam
I am Tewodros Enyew from Ethiopia.I have first degree in Political Science and International Relations from Addis Ababa Universty.Now Iwant to update my education in any related fild,becuse of this I am seeking free scholarship.so pleas inform me!
Thank You!!
i am kalkidan alemu frome ethiopia. I have first degree in applied mathimatics from arbaminch university.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Amakye Dennis Okyere, from Ghana.I have first degree in music from the University of Education,Winneba
and would want to further with my masters in fine arts music.KIndly help me with your noble office.I would be very grateful if my application would be considered.Thank you and God bless you.
I am Mule Abdissa, from ethiopia,i have first degree in the field of management with cGPA 3.5.i am looking for masters degree in any field of management.so, i am seeking free scholar ship in swiss.thank you for your consideretion.
I am Mule Abdissa, from ethiopia,i have first degree in the field of management with cGPA 3.5.now i am working in ethiopian revenue and customs authority.i am very great thanks if you concider me in swiss for masters in field of management.
Dear Sir/Madam i am from Ethiopia and i have a B.Sc in land resources management and environmental protection, specialized in Soil And Water Conservation, from Mekelle university on July 03, 2010 G.C. I have scored a CGPA of 3.03 and i want to study a Master Science in Environmental Sanitation or related courses.
Thank you!
I am andenet gebrekidan from ethiopia,i graduated from alemaya by geography and enviromental study and i am so eager to cöntinue my master degree at swiss with full scholarship so with respect i am requesting u to assist me to get in 1 of ur universities,and currently i am teaching geography in high school of in my country for z past 5 years.
I am Ali Seid from Ethiopia. I am a graduate in “Animal Production” at MSc level and now working as lecturer in one of the universities in Ethiopia. I am highly interested to attend PhD programme in related field. I am pleased if you help me the way how can I proceed and be benefited from PhD scholarship by which I can fulfill by desire.
Dear sir ,
I am an afghan refugee.i did my F.Sc and to get admission on scholarship as we belong to poor country as well as poor family.If you are giving these scholarships for deserved student then i am the first on amoung those.
E.mail.ihsan_safi@yahoo.com
Dear/sir
Subject: Application for free scholarship admission opportunity.
I am from Ethiopia, Africa, a graduate of 2006 G.C Bachelor of Science (Bsc degree) at Haramaya University in soil and water engineering and management. I have also more than 4 years work experience.
The first two years as expert of soil and water conservation and water harvesting in rural area agricultural and development office.
Currently, I have been working at Addis Ababa, which is the capital city of Ethiopia, water and Sewerage Authority as water engineer since November 24, 2008.
I would like to study any field of that related to my work experience and profession particularly water and agricultural sector. If you give me that best free scholarship opportunity, I will can bring the measurable change to my country, institution, organization, family and myself.
With the best regards,
Mr.Saleamlak Muluken
Mobile Phone +251911558484
Tel +251115536708 home
I am from Bangladesh. why my country is not in your list? i have m.f.a degree of fine art. i need higher studies in abroad. please response.
I am from Bangladesh. why my country is not in your list? i have m.f.a degree of fine art. and i have good result. I want to have higher degrees in abroad. please response.
Dear Scholarship program
I am ERMIYAS from ethiopia and ,i graduated from jimma university in a field of biology. i complete my first degre with great distinction ( 3.80 GPA) and i am now fresh graguate and so eager to cöntinue my master degree at swiss with full scholarship with respect to my field especially Applied Microbiology.
so i am requesting u to assist me to get in 1 of ur universities,and currently i am seeking free scholar ship in swiss.thank you for your consideretion.
with the consequent information i have gotten,i am franklin a Nigerian,precisely am Bsc holder in banking and finance from one of the reputable university in our country i wish to complete my masters degree i need all the necessary information.this is my email:frank.chika@yahoo.com
Dear
Sir/Madam
I am Meaza (female) international undergraduate student from Ethiopia. I have Diploma in information Technology. I eagerly want to continue my study by any relative field of study. I am trying to get the chance. However, still I am finding my way to get the chance. If I get free, financial aid /work/study, Grant or sponsors chance I want to study either Tourism and hospitality management or Management information system, Business and management or any relative field that you have. So please consider my feeling and try to give me the chance.
N.B. If I get intensive language courses that will be nice chance.
You can send me information on my email address tezerafikre@yahoo.com Please this will be great help for me. I know it is a tough task and it will be time consuming. I look forward to your positive reply.
Yours truly,
Meaza Tezera
Ethiopia
I am from India and am presently pursusing my undergraduate studies in Malaysia under scholarship program. This is my last year. I want to pursue MSc at a swiss university. Am I eligible for swiss goverment scholarships? Plz note I am citizen of India but my BSc is from Malaysia
Dear Mr./Mrs,
I would like to offer my academic qualifications as a graduate from the faculty of Computer and Information Science at the respected Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt being one of the best universities in Information and Computer Science in Egypt.
I am writing with a deep desire to pursue a research position to the Master’s Program to develop my academic career path. I truly believe that my credentials will be of great use in the workplace environment. Due to my academic discipline, I possess a formidable basis of onsite independent learning. With regards to my grades, I passed my bachelor’s degree with distinction and I was ranked first in my honors class. I also have a few professors who have recommended me.
One of my greatest strength lies in Software Design and Development. Teaching several courses in programming and Data Structure such as Object Oriented Programming, Assembly Language and Information Engineering has granted me the ability to work proficiently with software development using many programming languages such as .Net, Java…
I would like the chance to hear from you regarding my abilities and qualifications, and to further my capabilities with a research position. Thank you for your time, consideration, and kind assistance.
Sincerely,
Hussein Haggag
+20111105282
Dear samuel, thanks a million times for your wonderful workdone. I’m with a GPA above 3.50, in the department of animal science, one of the public universities in Ghana. I would complete around june 2012, undertake my national service for one year which definately would ends september 2013, i would be pleased if you could advise me on when to start with my msc or mphil international scholarships application ?
Dear samuel, thanks a million times for your wonderful workdone. I’m with a GPA above 3.50, in the department of animal science, one of the public universities in Ghana. I would complete around june 2012, undertake my national service for one year which definately would ends september 2013, i would be pleased if you would advise me on when to start with my msc or mphil international scholarships application ?
Dear Sir/Madam
I am a professional woman painter fr in field of miniatur,illumination,calligraphy and modern painting from IRANwith 20 years of experience.I studyed baccalaureate in field mathematics teaching. I would like to study master of fine art in your contery if it is possible help me with more information please.could I get scholarship or just could I apply for an university by myself fund. If you want I could send som of my works of art.I will be appreciate if you pay attention to my matter. I am looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Your faithfuly,
Tajahmady
Dear Sir/Madam I am a professional woman painter in field of miniatur,illumination,calligraphy and modern painting from IRANwith 20 years of experience.I studyed baccalaureate in field mathematics teaching. I would like to study master of fine art in your contery if it is possible help me with more information please.could I get scholarship or just could I apply for an university by myself fund. If you want I could send som of my works of art.I will be appreciate if you pay attention to my matter. I am looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Your faithfuly,
Tajahmady minoo46@gmail.com