Sweden
Sweden
University of Gothenburg Scholarships
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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).