Admission conditions for a Master programme
Candidates are eligible for enrolment in a Master programme if they hold a Bachelor degree awarded by a Swiss university or another university qualification deemed equivalent by the Rectorate in the corresponding discipline. Candidates holding a HES* Bachelor are admitted subject to catch up the missing theoretical bases during the Master programme. *Haute Ecole Spécialisée Candidates with a Bachelor in a different field from the chosen Master programme are admitted on the condition of catching up the theoretical bases before starting their studies. The faculty regulations or study plans specify the essential theoretical bases.
General rules for university studies Only university programmes comparable to those existing in Switzerland and followed at public universities (or at least accredited universities recognised by UNIL) are accepted. In case of doubt, it is up to the candidates to submit all the necessary documents to establish their eligibility. The following programmes in particular are not recognised:
- University programmes including more than 15 ECTS credits out of a total of 180 (or equivalent) for internships |
For Master's programmes proposed by: - Medical school - Faculty of Arts see the Particular conditions |
Language requirement: a C1 level is recommended in the language of instruction of the master concerned. Students whose mother tongue is not French and who have no Swiss secondary school diploma must sit a French exam before final registration for the preparatory year for admission to the Master programme. |
Online enrolment and preparation of your application Access to the online enrolment and the list of the documents you have to send by postal mail. (there is no need to send the documents by mail or fax in parallel) Do not forget to take note of all the information mentioned in the next tab. |
How to enrol at UNIL
First of all select the Master programme you wish to apply for
Apply within the deadlines
Autumn semester 2019/2020
Deadline for candidates who need a visa for their studies in Switzerland : 28 February 2019
General deadline : 30 April 2019
Spring semester 2020
Deadline for candidates who need a visa for their studies in Switzerland : 30 September 2019
General deadline : 30 November 2019
Note: only candidates for certain Master's programmes may register in the spring semester.
Part-time Master
Conditions for part-time studies, only for Master programmes.
Administrative fees
The administrative fees have to be paid before sending the documents.
Apply for a visa
How to obtain a visa for your studies in Switzerland.
Specific registration conditions for Master programmes
Processing of your application in Master
What happens once you have confirmed your online enrolment and sent the required documents.
Online enrolment and preparation of your application
Access to the online enrolment and the list of the documents you have to send by postal mail.
Register for the Service courses (“cours satellite”) or the Cours de vacances for non-French speakers
If you wish to take French courses beside or before your regular studies.
Request for equivalences
For students who wish to obtain equivalences for their former university studies.