Application Deadline: The application for scholarships for students starting a programme in autumn 2026 is open from 16 January to 2 February 2026.
LOCATION: Sweden
The Uppsala University Global Scholarship is funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, the government agency responsible for overseeing Swedish higher education. Scholarships are available each year for fee-paying international students applying for an international Master’s programme at Uppsala University.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Level of study: Master’s programmes.
You must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
You must demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment.
You can only be awarded an Uppsala University Global Scholarship for a Master’s programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme that you have ranked the highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
You must have applied for the Master’s programme before the University Admissions deadline.
You must meet the entry requirements for the Master’s programme you applied for. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
Please note that the scholarships are highly competitive; only about 2% of those who apply are granted a scholarship. The scholarships available for application may vary from year to year.
BENEFIT:
This scholarship covers the full tuition fee for an international Master’s programme at Uppsala University. Please note that it does not cover living expenses.
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