Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026- 27| Opportunity for Pakistani Students to Study in Switzerland

Introduction:

The Swiss government has announced the opening of applications for the Excellence Scholarships 2026-27, an excellent opportunity for Pakistani students and researchers to study and research in Switzerland. This scholarship is one of the best scholarships from the Swiss Federation to support foreign students and researchers. This scholarship is for PhD, research and postdoctoral fellowships, which will provide qualified scholars with the opportunity to work at top universities and institutions in Switzerland.

The Swiss government has offered this scholarship to students and researchers from 180 countries, including Pakistan. However, not all types of scholarships are available for all countries and they may vary for each country. However, not all types of scholarships are available for all countries and they may vary for each country. You can check the list of all countries by visiting the official website of the Swiss Excellence Scholarship to see if there is a scholarship available for your country.

Studying at a top university in Switzerland is every student’s dream. This is great news for those wishing to pursue higher education in Europe. And this is a great opportunity for Pakistani students who dream of studying in top universities and institutes in Switzerland. This scholarship allows students from 180 countries around the world to work at top universities in Switzerland.

Scholarship details and Deadline to Apply:

This scholarship is for highly qualified students and researchers who are committed to contributing to intercultural and educational knowledge. Selected candidates will be provided with government assistance in the form of tuition fees, monthly stipend, health insurance, housing allowance, and airfare. The Swiss Excellence Scholarship is very competitive as selection is based on academic merit, research potential.

Academics have welcomed this step by the Swiss Federation and said that such scholarships are an excellent opportunity for students from all countries, including Pakistan, to strengthen their academic credentials while building global research connections. Here are the details of the Swiss Excellence Scholarships 2026-27 by Swiss government:

Deadline to Apply: 30 September 2025
Opportunities: PhD, Research, and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Application Portal: https://go.eskas.ch/LoginServlet

All students should submit their applications before the deadline of September 30, 2025 to ensure timely submission of all required documents.

Benefits of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships :

CHF 1,920/month for Research, PhD & Art Scholarships
CHF 3,500/month for Postdoctoral Scholarship
Free health insurance (for non-EU/EFTA countries)
CHF 300 one-time rent deposit
Swiss Half-Fare Travelcard
Return flight (for non-EU/EFTA countries)
Cultural trips and networking activities

Host Universities under the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship:

Universities for research, PhD and postdoc scholarships:

University of Basel
University of Bern
University of Fribourg
University of Geneva
University of Lausanne
University of Lucerne
University of Neuchâtel
University of St. Gallen
University of Zurich
Università della Svizzera italiana
EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne)
ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)
Research Institutes of the ETH Domain: PSI, WSL, EMPA, EAWAG
Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)
Applied Sciences Universities (e.g. ZHAW, HSLU, FHNW, BFH, OST)
Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen (SFISM)

Universities for Art Scholarships:

Zurich University of the Arts (ZHDK)
Bern University of the Arts (HKB-BFH)
Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
SUPSI

Conclusion:

The Swiss government has announced applications for the Swiss Excellence Scholarship 2026-27 and the deadline is September 30, 2025. This scholarship is a great opportunity for those wishing to study at universities in Europe. This scholarship, issued by the Swiss Federation, is available to students and researchers from 180 countries, including Pakistan.

The Swiss Excellence Scholarship will provide financial support to selected students and researchers in the form of tuition fees, a monthly stipend, and accommodation allowance. All students and researchers should apply before the due date to ensure timely submission of all required documents.