The University of Bern is offering master’s scholarships for foreign students. Six outstanding foreign students are eligible for monthly financial support for the duration of a master’s program.

Master Grant is awarded for all programs offered by the University of Bern with the exception of Biomedical Science.

The monthly payment is 1’600 Swiss Francs (for further information on costs of living in Switzerland). The Grant is first awarded for a period of 13 months starting 1st September 2014.

Eligibility

• Whose permanent domicile at the time of application is outside of Switzerland, and who obtained their Bachelor’s degree outside of Switzerland.
• Whose Bachelor’s degree is in the relevant field of study.
• Who will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree no later than July 2014.
• International students can apply for scholarships.
• These are provided to learn any of the courses (exception of Biomedical Science) offered by the University of Bern in Switzerland.
• These are available for pursuing master’s degree level at the University of Bern in Switzerland.

How to apply

• How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
• Supporting Documents: To apply, students must be ready to submit the motivation letter, Recommendation letters, One photocopy of the Bachelor’s degree or a confirmation, One photocopy of the transcript of records.
• Admission Requirements: To apply for the program applicants must have a previous degree.
• Language Requirement: A certificate of language proficiency in the language of instruction, e.g. TOEFL, Goethe-certificate, etc are required for the free study.

Benefit

The monthly payment is 1’600 Swiss Francs (for further information on costs of living in Switzerland).
The Grant is first awarded for a period of 13 months starting 1 September 2014. When the Grantee demonstrates academic progress, the Grant is prolonged for the entire regular duration of the Master’s program.

Application Deadline: Closed

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