Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Renewable Energy Systems in Switzerland
Positions in renewable energy systems in switzerland
3 positions foundnewest posted
The open positions in renewable energy systems in Switzerland listed here are at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Tabular Foundation Models for Building and District Energy Systems This postdoctoral opportunity is a collaboration between the Urban Energy Systems Laboratory at EMPA and the Intelligent Maintenance and Operations Systems (IMOS) Laboratory at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . The project sits at the intersection of computer science , electrical engineering , mechanical engineering , physics , and statistics , with a strong focus on machine learning for...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
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2 weeks ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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3 months ago
EPFL is offering Master Excellence Fellowships in Switzerland for outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . The fellowship is described as fully funded and provides CHF 10,000 per semester plus student housing assistance . It is open to all nationalities and supports study for up to 4 semesters . Relevant fields mentioned in the post include engineering , computer science , AI , data science , biotech , robotics , physics , architect...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
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3 months ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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4 months ago
EPFL is offering the Master Excellence Fellowships for students beginning a Master's degree at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. The fellowship is aimed at outstanding candidates with a strong academic record and notable extracurricular achievements in areas such as research, entrepreneurship, leadership, sports, arts, or community service. It supports a wide range of EPFL Master's programs across engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, ph...
Computer Science
Data Science
Chemistry
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4 months ago
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Tao Wang
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) with Assistant Professor Tao Wang in research areas spanning urban building energy, AI, urban microclimate, and socio-physical modelling. The post invites prospective PhD students interested in topics such as urban microclimate modelling and building energy forecasting, graph neural networks for urban and building systems, human behaviour and energy use, computational approaches to climate adaptation and sustainable cities, and grid resilience...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
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2 months ago
Technical University of Denmark
Denmark
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1 week ago
PhD scholarship in New-Generation Control of Hybrid Wind, Solar and Battery Power Plants at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Wind and Energy Systems), Roskilde, Denmark. This is a fully funded 3-year PhD within the WindConnect European Doctoral Network (MSCA). The project focuses on power systems , control engineering , renewable energy integration , and the control of hybrid power plants combining wind , solar PV , and battery energy storage . The successful candidate will develop a tec...
Electrical Engineering
Energy Storage
Monte Carlo Simulation
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1 week ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Austria
Research Interests
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University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
Croatia
Research Interests
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Dalhousie University
Canada
Research Interests
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
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ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
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ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
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EPFL Excellence Fellowships
Partially Funded
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)SwitzerlandAnnual
SwitzerlandAnnualEPFL Excellence Fellowships are merit-based awards for outstanding students applying to selected master's programmes at EPFL in Switzerland.
Master
ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme
Fully Funded
ETH ZurichSwitzerlandCloses Usually in December
SwitzerlandCloses Usually in DecemberThe ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme supports outstanding students applying for a Master's degree at ETH Zurich with funding and mentoring.
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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Fully Funded
Swiss ConfederationSwitzerlandCloses Usually between autumn and early winter, depending on country
SwitzerlandCloses Usually between autumn and early winter, depending on countryFully funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships support international researchers and some arts students for research, PhD, postdoctoral, and selected arts master's study in Switzerland.
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.