Swiss University Offers Fully Funded Scholarships for Global Students

• Scholarships cover tuition, living expenses, travel, and research fund.
• Open to global students applying for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
• Applicants need strong academics, language proficiency, and research proposals (PhD).

The University of Bern in Switzerland has announced fully funded scholarships for the academic year 2026, available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs in nearly every field including science, humanities, engineering, and social sciences.

The university site says dates vary by program, with awards covering everything from full tuition waivers, accommodation, monthly living expenses, health insurance, travel grants, study and research funding, access to programs and facilities on campus, networking, and more for education-related expenses.

The scholarships are available to both domestic and international students, and are based on a combination of academic achievement, research potential, and willingness to create and expand knowledge and innovation on a global scale.

Qualified candidates must show strong academic performance in their past degrees, with holders of a Bachelor’s degree able to apply for Master’s programs and those with a Master’s degree eligible for PhD programs. Fluency in English or German is necessary, with acceptable assessments such as IELTS, TOEFL, or similar tests. Certain awards might additionally include criteria that are specific to a field, research focus, or country.

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Application documentation consists of a completed application form, identification documentation, certified academic transcripts, certified academic degrees, a curriculum vitae, a statement of academic goals statement, 2 letters of recommendation, and acceptable language test scores.

In the case of research-focused programs, especially for the PhD, candidates must include a detailed research proposal. In addition to the documentation described above, a financial statement may be required. Depending on concentration, additional applications may also require a portfolio or publication list.

Complete details on deadlines and eligibility can be found on the official scholarship webpage of the University of Bern.