Scholarship details
The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science is a globally renowned academic institution that offers courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences, computer sciences, mathematics, pharmaceutical sciences, and physics.
It places a major emphasis on research, hosting three Swiss National Science Foundation National Centres of Competence in Research (Chemical Biology, SwissMAP, and Planets), as well as numerous European collaborative research initiatives. The Masters of Science from the Faculty of Science is a great way to get started in a high-level professional or academic career.
About the Scholarship:
The University of Geneva, often known as the Université de Genève (EUG), is a Swiss public higher education institution. The EUG was founded in 1559. In Geneve, the University of Geneva has an urban campus.
According to national rankings, the University of Geneva is among Switzerland’s top five universities. The University of Geneva is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Every year, the university is ranked among the top 5% of the world’s best universities. The admissions process is based on the applicant’s certificate of previous education and academic performance. Semesters are used to split the academic calendar. 1,500 U.S. dollars per oд. An applicant’s master’s degree will cost around USD every academic year. More exact information on tuition costs for various degrees can be found on the university’s official website (http://www.unige.ch). The University of Geneva is a medium-sized university with a student population of 16,000. Foreign citizens’ applications are accepted by the admissions committee. Foreign students now account for nearly a quarter of all students. The university employs 1600 academics and teachers. Many of the University of Geneva’s pedagogues are non-clerical specialists. The institution engages in a range of foreign student and faculty exchange programs. The university is active on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin, so if you want to stay up to date on its daily activities and events, here is the place to go. There is a dedicated library at the university. It is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), the Coimbra Group, and the International Forum of Public Universities, as well as the European University Association (EUA) (IFPU). Many students have picked the University because of its central position in an international metropolis and its reputation for academic achievement. Because the majority of classes are taught in French, proficiency in the language is essential. Beginning in mid-September and concluding in mid-June, the academic year is divided into two semesters. Many international rating organizations have rated Geneva as a world leader in scientific research, particularly in the domains of molecular biology, astronomy, social sciences, and economics. Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty Geneva School of Economics and Management, Faculty Geneva School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Psychology and School of Education, and Faculty of Translation and Interpreting are the nine faculties that make up the University of Geneva. Computer Science Centre, Centre for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability, Global Studies Institute, Institute of Reformation History, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University Institute of Teacher Education, Geneva Neuroscience Center, and many others are among the university’s thirteen Interfaculty Centres and Institutes. Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and Bossey Ecumenical Institute are two of the university’s Partnered Institutions. The University of Geneva has around 16,530 students representing 150 different nationalities, as well as over 6.500 teaching members.
On the basis of academic excellence, the University of Geneva offers scholarships to students. The university has a library that serves students from four locations and provides a variety of services to students and staff. The institution also provides students with athletic facilities and hosts numerous championship tournaments, including basketball, indoor football, rowing, badminton, and outdoor football. Students who want to pursue a high-level sporting career while concurrently studying might take advantage of unique timetables offered by the university. By promoting active class involvement and delivering regular presentations on strategic management challenges, the International University in Geneva emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills, leadership, communication, and the capacity to work in multinational teams. Students will be encouraged to work in groups to mimic a circumstance in which they will build a proactive mindset and learn good communication skills. The academic philosophy of IUG emphasizes the development of an entrepreneurial mindset that is applicable to both small and medium-sized businesses and large multinational firms.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Geneva
Scholarship Country: Switzerland
Scholarship Worth: CHF 15’000
Study Level: Phd
Nationality: International Students
Scholarship Offer:
10’000 to 15’000 CHF each year (no teaching duties)
Eligibility for Scholarship
- Students from any university who have excelled in their studies (belonging to the top 10% of their bachelor’s program) and have completed or anticipate to complete their bachelor’s degree within the next six months are eligible to apply for a University of Geneva Excellence Fellowship.
- The applicants will be chosen on the basis of their abilities.
- The documentation submitted by the applicants will be used to evaluate them.
- For the Masters of the Faculty of Science, French proficiency is not a formal prerequisite.
University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships: Interview Dates, Process, and Location
One-year Excellence Masters Fellowship at the University of Geneva. If the applicant is academically successful at the end of his or her first semester of studies, the scholarship can be extended for the full duration of the chosen Master’s program (three or four semesters).
Documents Needed
The following documents must be included in a SINGLE pdf file with the application (in English or French):
- A copy of your national identification card or passport, scanned.
- A scan of your UNIGE card is required, or if you are not yet a UNIGE student, a copy of the central administration’s mail labeled “Votre candidacy à l’UNIGE” (evidence you have begun the matriculation process).
- A curriculum vitae is a type of resume (2 pages maximum).
- A copy of your national identification card or passport, scanned.
- The transcript of all exams taken during the bachelor’s degree program, including all grades.
- A motivation letter describing your unique scientific interests and motivation to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Geneva.
- If feasible, letters of recommendation from two instructors attesting to your suitability for this program (ideally sent directly from them to [email protected]).
- Any additional relevant information, such as GRE (General Requirement Exam), TOEFL, or other language test results.
Nationality
The University of Geneva 2022 Excellence Masters Fellowships for International Students is open to all international students
Application Procedure
Are you both interested and qualified? To apply, go to formulaire.unige.ch at the University of Geneva.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for University of Geneva 2022 Excellence Masters Fellowships for International Students is March 15, 2022
