Master Grant at University of Bern, Switzerland

Scholarship Overview

• Announcement by the University of Bern for Studies Beginning in the Autumn Term

Host School

• Study at University of Bern
• The Swiss capital’s University offers a full range of attractive bachelor, master and PhD degree courses. Its reputation for teaching and research is excellent and it is superbly located in the heart of the city, a world UNESCO heritage site.

Field(s) of Study

• The Master Grant of the University of Bern provides the opportunity to pursue one of the Master degree programs of the University.
• Check the host site for a list of Master’s Degree Programs in English

What does the scholarship cover?

• monthly financial support for the duration of a Master’s program.
• The monthly payment is 1’600 Swiss Francs
• Besides the above-mentioned financial aid, the Grant covers also the ordinary registration- as well as semester fees for the entire regular study period.

How many scholarships are given?

• Six (6)

Which countries are targeted?

• Whose permanent domicile at the time of application is outside of Switzerland, and who obtained their Bachelor’s degree outside of Switzerland

Am I Eligible to Apply?

• Application is open to highly motivated bachelor graduates (graduated or currently graduating at a non-Swiss university) with outstanding grades and excellent knowledge of the language of instruction.
• Whose Bachelor’s degree is in the relevant field of study
• Who will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree no later than July

How do I Apply – Next Steps – The Application Must Contain

• The application
• • Infoflyer (PDF, 3.7 MB)
  • Tender (WORD, 81KB)
  • Application form (WORD, 102KB)
  • Check list (WORD, 88KB)
  • Partner Europe (PDF, 58KB)
  • Partner Worldwide (PDF, 28KB)
• A motivation letter, integrated in the application form, in the language of instruction of the chosen Master’s program;
• Recommendation letters by two professors of the home university. These must be printed on official letterhead and duly signed;
• A certificate of language proficiency in the language of instruction, e.g. TOEFL, Goethe-certificate, etc, (Level: German C1, English B2);
• One photocopy of the Bachelor’s degree or a confirmation (no older than three months) from the home university that the applicant will graduate by the end of July;
• One photocopy of the transcript of records;
• One photocopy of the baccalaureate (school-leaving or university entrance certificate).

The complete application, in duplicate and packed in one parcel, send to

• University of Bern
• International Office
• Hochschulstrasse 4
• 3012 Bern
• Switzerland

Closing Date:

• December 31st

How do I get more information?

• Website – http://www.unibe.ch/studies/mobilitaet/students/incoming/master_grants/index_eng.html