2019/2020 Swiss UMEF University Scholarship

Whom We Are

UMEF is a private university, open to the world and committed to serving the global community through quality education and by enabling our graduates to become successful leaders in their chosen paths.

What We Look for?

In our students, we look for the following traits:

• Solid intellectual ability
• Solid English or French foundation
• Progression in your studies/career to date
• Demonstrated leadership and management potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A desire to learn and contribute to the learning of others

At UMEF, we are looking for motivation, a clear vision and a commitment to develop as a student and as a potential future leader.

Scholarship Requirement

Conditions for admission into a bachelor’s programme:

• Copy of official certificate – Baccalaureate, Maturate or equivalent
• Copies of all transcripts
• An application form for admission, duly completed and signed
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• A copy of your identity card or passport
• Four recent passport photos
• A 250–350-word motivation letter
• An interview with a professor or the Dean of Faculty

Conditions for admission into a master’s programme:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an approved university/college
• Copies of all transcripts
• An application form for admission, duly completed and signed
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• A Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated
• A copy of your identity card or passport
• Three recent passport photos
• Proof of financial resources
• An interview with a professor or the Dean of Faculty

Conditions for admission into a DBA/Ph.D. programme:

• Bachelor’s and master’s degree or equivalent from an approved university/college
• Copies of all transcripts
• An application form for admission, duly completed and signed
• Strong command of written and spoken English or French
• A Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated
• A copy of your identity card or passport
• Four recent passport photos
• A list of all your published works (optional)
• Presentation of a research project (minimum 10 pages)
• A 250–350-word motivation letter
• An interview with the Vice-Rector of AcademicAffairs

Application instructions:

It is important to read the UNIL Master’s Grants FAQs and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

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