Important information
For International students
- The funding of the entire studies must be secured before joining EPFL (information from the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Vaud).
- EPFL cannot provide financial support in case of poor budget planning.
For Swiss students or students with a C permit
- In case of a financial issue, the cantonal services for a cantonal scholarship (see “Cantonal scholarships” below) can be contacted. Warning ! Plan your budget for the whole academic year – Remember to apply for your cantonal scholarship as early as possible, before the coming academic year, so that you receive a full grant if you are awarded one. Please note that in the canton of Vaud, applications can be made from April 1. For other cantons, please consult the cantonal services.
- An EPFL social scholarship can also be requested in the same time.
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EPFL scholarships
EPFL social scholarship
EPFL is dedicated to supporting students, in particular when their financial situation makes it difficult for them to complete their studies.
Scholarship for study trips
Students whose section recommend participating in study trips, with an educational purpose can ask for financial support. Exchange students are not entitled to it.
Scholarship for ukrainien students
For all requests for financial support related to the situation in Ukraine, please contact bourses@epfl.ch
Transitional allowance / tripling of tuition fees
Financial support in case of an increase in the tuition fees when transitioning from the EPFL bachelor’s degree to the EPFL master’s degree
Scholarships for Swiss citizens/C permit
These scholarships are for Swiss or foreign students whose parents are living in Switzerland.
Prepare your budget for the entire academic year
Remember to apply for your cantonal scholarship as soon as possible and before the coming academic year.
Note that in the canton of Vaud, applications can be made from April 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please note that the deadline for applications is September 30, after which the grant is awarded from the 1st day of the month following your application. This could also be the case in other cantons, please check the official cantonal scholarships website.
Swiss students living abroad must apply to their canton of origin and to educationsuisse.
This foundation gives grants to students with above-average results, who are permanent resident in Switzerland and only if state grants are not available.
More information on their website.
Other scholarships
| Who can apply? | – International students: As of the successful completion of the first year cycle and after spending at least one year at EPFL. – Students with swiss nationality, C permit holder, refugee, Swiss secondary education certificate: As of the CMS. Students at the CMS, Bachelor and Master level, who are living in the canton of Geneva or who have applied for a scholarship from the cantonal scholarship office of the canton of Geneva (SBPE). Students in this situation must tick the “Hans Wilsdorf scholarship” box on the form, and not the “EPFL social scholarship” box. The Hans Wilsdorf fund is managed by EPFL according to the same criteria as EPFL social scholarships. |
| How long does the support last? | Per academic year (1 or 2 semesters), that means for 5 months per semester and a maximum of ten months per year of study. |
| When do I need to apply? | Applications for autunm 2025 and spring 2026: – New application : 01.06.25 / 01.08.25 / 01.10.25 – Renewal of scholarship: 01.05.25 / 01.10.25 Applications for spring 2026: – New application: 01.12.25 / 01.02.26 / 01.03.26 – Renewal of scholarship: 01.12.25 |
| When will I receive my money? | At the start of each semester |
| What form shoud I use? | Scholarship application form 2025-2026 Scholarship renewal application form 2025-2026 |
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For any question: info@fondationlauti.ch
| Who can apply? | This foundation offers grants to Master students in the Architecture or Civil Engineering programmes. Only students who succesfully passed their first year at EPFL are eligible. Priority will be given to Swiss or Italian nationals. |
| How long does the support last? | Per academic year (1 or 2 semesters), that means for 5 months per semester and a maximum of ten months per year of study. |
| When do I need to apply? | 01.08.2024 (for the autumn semester and for the whole year) 01.12.2024 (for the spring semester) |
| When will I receive my money? | At the start of each semester |
| What form shoud I use? | Lauti application form 2024-2025 |
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For any question: info@fondationlauti.ch
| Who can apply? | This fund provides financial support to Master students, among others from a developing country. Only students who succesfully passed their first year at EPFL are eligible. More information on their biography (in French only). |
| How long does the support last? | Per academic year (1 or 2 semesters), that means for 5 months per semester and a maximum of ten months per year of study. |
| When do I need to apply? | Scholarship request for Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026: – New application: 01.06.25 / 01.08.25 / 01.10.25 – Renewal: 01.05.25 /01.10.25 Scholarship request for Spring 2026: – New application: 01.12.25 / 01.02.26 / 01.03.26 – Renewal: 01.12.25 |
| When will I receive my money? | At the start of each semester |
| What form should I use? | Scholarship application form 2025-2026 Scholarship renewal application form 2025-2026 |
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For any question: bourses@epfl.ch
| Who can apply? | – Students from CMS, BA1-2, or students who have been denied an EPFL social scholarship. – Students of French nationality AND resident in Switzerland (must hold a student residence permit). |
| How long does the support last? | The duration of support is decided on a case-by-case basis, but generally does not exceed one academic year. |
| When do I need to apply? | At any time. Once received, the application is examined by members of the Board within 2 to 3 weeks. Students are usually contacted by phone to discuss their situation. |
| When will I receive my money? | Monthly or in one go, depending on the situation. |
| What form should I use? | The following forms must be completed: – Grant application form – Budget form and must be sent to: adm@fondation-fds.org |
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More information: Foundation website
This association supports deserving students who could no attend tertiary education in Switzerland. The support is financial (honor loan) and practical (coaching).
In exchange, beneficiaries are expected to sponsor a student when they are in a position to do so.
More information on their website.
This foundation supports, encourages researchers and academics of any nationality who develop top research in the fields of engineering and environmental sciences.
More information on their website.
This foundation delivers social scholarships for students in microengineering.
More information on the following documents:
- Charles-Edouard Guillaume Foundation presentation
- Scholarship presentation
- Scholarship application form
Deadline : 30 September (each year)
Scholarships for studies abroad
Scholarships for studies abroad
Discover the various possibilities of financial support to study abroad, offered by EPFL as well as other partners and foundations.