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University of Bern – Master Grant to Study in Switzerland

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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

Bern

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