University of Lausanne Master’s Grants for Foreign Students

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The University of Lausanne in Switzerland offers scholarships to international students who wishes to pursue a Masters Degree at the University through the UNIL Master's Grants.

Host Institution(s):

University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Field(s) of study:

Candidates must choose a Master's programmes from among those offered by  the UNIL, except the Master of Medicine, Master of Arts in Public  Management and Policy, Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of  Education. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies  required to enroll on the Master's degree and may not be used for EMBAs  or Masters of Advanced studies.

Number of Scholarships:

10 scholarships are offered on a competitive basis

Target group:

Foreign Students from any country

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15  July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the  programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two  years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if  any).

Eligibility:

•  The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.

•  The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor's degree.

The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished  themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting  their financial needs for the duration of the Master's. It is however  necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to support  themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior  to enroll on the Master's degree.

Application instructions:

Candidates must complete the "UNIL Master's Grant" form and submit their application by email to the Office for socio-cultural affairs  by 15 December 2013 at the latest.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.unil.ch/international/page82856.html

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