LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS IN SWITZERLAND

University of Bern Scholarship

University: University of Bern

Degree level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded

Eligible nationality: All Nationalities

Award country: Switzerland

Financial Benefits:

• Full tuition fee coverage

• Monthly stipend for living expenses

• Accommodation support

• Health insurance coverage

• Travel allowance

• Research and study grants

• Access to university resources and networking opportunities

List of Scholarships:

1. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are fully funded scholarships that cover tuition, living expenses, and research money for overseas students pursuing a

• Master’s,

• PhD, or

• postdoctoral degree at the University of Bern.

2. Bern University Scholarships

• For outstanding students in several faculties, the University of Bern provides its own merit-based and need-based scholarships.

• These scholarships include tuition fee waivers and financial aid for students who demonstrate great academic performance.

3. Heyning-Roelli Foundation Scholarship

• Students who wish to study overseas while completing their degree programs are supported by the scholarship.

• For overseas exchange students, the organization offers financial aid to help with living and travel expenses.

4. Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP) Scholarship

• The Swiss Erasmus Program, or SEMP, provides mobility grants to exchange students enrolled at the University of Bern.

• Travel and living expenses are covered by the funding.

5. Swiss Study Foundation Scholarships

• Talented and driven students in Switzerland, especially those at the University of Bern, are eligible to receive these scholarships. The scholarship provides financial assistance, networking opportunities, and mentorship.

6. The Berrow Foundation Scholarship

• Swiss students who want to attend Oxford University on a fully funded scholarship. For Bern students, it is among the most coveted scholarships offered.

7. Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Grants. 

• The SNSF offers fellowships and grants to academics and PhD students to help fund their work at the University of Bern.

Official link: https://www.unibe.ch/studies/organizational_matters/student_financing/scholarships/index_eng.html

Last Date: 1 December 2025