Universitt Bern

International Office
Hochschulstrasse 4
CH-3012 Bern
Announcement of a Master Grant 2015

1. Number of
grantees
Six (6) Bachelor graduates who can commence their Master studies
from 14 September 2015.
2. Applicable
discipline
Master degree programmes offered by the University of Bern except
for Biomedical Science. Further information at: Faculties.
3. Eligibility
conditions
Permanent domicile outside of Switzerland at the time of applying,
Bachelor degree from a non-Swiss university outside
Switzerland,
The discipline of the completed Bachelor studies and of the
intended Master studies must be same,
Predicted completion of the Bachelor studies at the latest by 30
July 2015,
The Bachelor degree conferred in the last five (5) years.
4. Grant period
The contract is in force from 1 September 2015 for 13 months and,
depending on performance during the first academic year, can be
extended for the entire study period.
5. Benefits Monthly stipend of CHF 1,600.00 net.
Exemption from one-off application fee
Exemption from tuition fees.
6. Self-financing
costs
Any transportation costs in general,
Migration fees: registration and biometric residence permit,
Health insurance premiums and medical- and dental treatments,
Study materials including books,
Subsistence expenses such as accommodation, food, etc.
7. Extraordinary
costs
CHF 55.00 per semester: CHF 34.00 for registration fee and CHF
21.00 membership fee to the student union,
MIILE students: registration fee of CHF 200 and privileged
tuition fee of CHF 10,000 (regular tuition fee).
8. Languages in
which application
can be accepted
English, German, French or Italian
9. Documents Original:
The completed application with one photo,
A copy of the students passport or ID,
A Curriculum Vitae (typed in font size 12 on one sheet of A4 or US
letter-size paper),
A letter of motivation in the same language as the Master
programme (typed in font size 12 on one sheet of A4 or US letter-
size paper),
Two letters of recommendation from professors of the university
which conferred the Bachelor degree (typed on the institutions
letterheaded paper),
Translation documents issued by the authorised services if initial
certificates were issued in another language than English, German,
French or Italian.



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Copies:
Language proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS for non-
native English speakers (Language requirements: Master degree
courses), otherwise letter to prove that the instruction and
examination language of the Bachelor degree programme was
English.
Bachelor degree certificate or a confirmation that the current
academic performance indicates estimated completion of the
Bachelor programme by 30 July 2015. This document should not be
older than three (3) months,
Transcripts of all university courses completed,
An entrance certificate to the university or school-leaving
certificate,
GRE test result (for Biomedical Engineering only)
10. Mode of delivery Post or courier, depending on local postal service quality, must mail
one parcel contain two sets documents listed on the accompanying
checklist.
Recipient address:
International Office
University of Bern
Hochschulstrasse 4
3012 Bern, Switzerland
Deadline: 28 November 2014 (our office is closed on weekends and
no parcel sent by courier can be received).
11. Evaluation period 1 December 2014 28 February 2015

12. Remarks Well prepared and delivered documents will be taken as evidence of the
applicants accuracy, diligence and good time management,
Intentional or negligent misperformance such as incomplete,
electronic or delayed submission of documents or plagiarism of any
kind will result in rejection of the application.
Reasons for rejection will not be provided individually.
Submitted documents will not be returned.

Contact:
Hiromi Pagoulakis