Swiss Government Scholarship to Study in Switzerland 2025 - Fully Funded
The Swiss Government Scholarship is a prestigious and fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue their academic and research goals in Switzerland. Targeted at Arab students for the 2025 academic year, this scholarship offers various levels of academic pursuit, including Master's, Ph.D., and Postdoctoral studies.
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Academic Levels: Master's, Ph.D., Postdoctoral
- Financial Coverage: Fully funded
- Application Deadline: Varies by country
Financial Support
The Swiss Government Scholarship provides extensive financial support to ensure students can focus entirely on their studies and research. The financial benefits include:
- Round-trip airfare tickets
- Monthly stipend for living and housing expenses
- Housing allowance
- Public transport card at half price for one year
- Coverage of tuition fees
Types of Available Scholarships
1. Research Scholarships
Research Fellowship
- Purpose: Conduct doctoral research at a Swiss university.
- Target Group: Graduate researchers and young doctors.
- Criteria: Master's degree, research proposal, letter from a hosting academic professor.
- Duration: 12 months.
Ph.D. Scholarship
- Purpose: Pursue a Ph.D. degree.
- Criteria: Master's degree.
- Duration: Up to 36 months.
Postdoctoral Scholarship
- Purpose: Conduct postdoctoral research.
- Target Group: Highly qualified scientists.
- Criteria: Ph.D. degree.
- Duration: 12 months.
2. Arts Scholarships
- Institutions: Any Swiss art institute or university.
- Criteria: Highly qualified young artists with a Bachelor's degree.
- Eligibility: Available to a limited number of countries.
Application Timeline
- Call for Applications: Early August
- Application Deadline: September to December
- Selection: By the end of May
- Scholarship Start: September 2026
FAQs
1.Who is eligible to apply for the Swiss Government Scholarship?
- Eligibility varies by the type of scholarship and the applicant's country of origin. Generally, it is open to Master's, Ph.D., and Postdoctoral candidates with a strong academic and research background.
2.What are the financial benefits included in the scholarship?
- The scholarship covers round-trip airfare, monthly stipend, housing allowance, a public transport card at half price for one year, and tuition fees.
3.What are the key application deadlines?
- The application call starts in early August, with deadlines ranging from September to December. Selection results are announced by the end of May, and the scholarship begins in September 2026.
4.How long does the scholarship last?
- The duration varies depending on the type of scholarship:
- Research Fellowship: 12 months
- Ph.D. Scholarship: Up to 36 months
- Postdoctoral Scholarship: 12 months
This fully funded opportunity is designed to attract the best and brightest students from around the world to study and research in Switzerland, making it an unmissable chance for Arab students aiming for academic excellence.