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University of Gothenburg Scholarships

Applications closed Masters Fully Funded Partially Funded
Award SEK 140,000 / per year Paid per year. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline February 1, 2026 Deadline passed
Duration 2 Years How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type Fully Funded, Partially Funded Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.

About this scholarship

What this award covers and who it is designed to support.

The University of Gothenburg Scholarships aim to attract high-achieving international students who are required to pay tuition fees in Sweden. The program provides tuition fee waivers for master’s programs taught in English at the University of Gothenburg. Selection is highly competitive and based on academic excellence, motivation, and suitability for the chosen program. These scholarships enable talented students from around the world to pursue advanced education in Sweden’s second-largest city, a hub for research, innovation, and cultural exchange.

Scholarship details

Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.

Study level

Masters

Field of study

Natural Sciences

Host country

Sweden

Competition

Medium

Opens

December 1, 2025

Eligibility

Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • Applicants must be citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
  • Must be required to pay tuition fees in Sweden.
  • Must have applied for a master’s program at the University of Gothenburg as first priority through UniversityAdmissions.se.
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Strong motivation and alignment with chosen program.

Application requirements

Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.

The requirements are as follows:

  • Completed application for a master’s program.
  • Online scholarship application form.
  • Statement of purpose (motivation letter).
  • Supporting documents (transcripts, degree certificates, etc.) submitted with the university admission.
  • Proof of nationality (passport).

What is covered

Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.

The scholarship includes coverage for:

  • Full tuition fee coverage or partial tuition reduction.
    • Does not cover living expenses.
    • Some recipients may combine it with external funding (e.g., Swedish Institute Scholarships).