LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY
Linköping University (LiU) International Scholarship
partial · masters
- 25%, 50% or 75% tuition cutFee reduction tiers
- Master's levelLevel of study
- Non-EU/EEA studentsWho can apply
- ~€9,000 typical value (est.)Estimated value over the programme
- Rank LiU first of 4 choicesApplication condition
- SwedenCountry of study
At a glance
partial
Funding
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Max amount
Jan 15, 2027
Deadline
All countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
Country
Linköping University
Provider
The Linköping University (LiU) International Scholarship helps fee-paying master's students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland meet the cost of study in Sweden. Founded in 1975, Linköping University runs a wide range of master's programmes, many of them taught in English with a practical focus in fields such as medicine, education, economics, and technology. The scholarship is a partial award: it reduces the tuition fee by 25, 50, or 75 percent, and the student remains responsible for paying any remaining balance by the published payment deadline. The award covers tuition only; living costs, travel, and insurance are not included, so applicants should budget for those separately. To be considered, a student must first apply to a fee-based master's programme through the national admissions system, rank Linköping as their first of up to 4 choices, and be admitted to that first-choice programme in the first notification round. Citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland, permanent Swedish residents, exchange students, and PhD students do not pay tuition and are therefore not part of this scheme. Because the number of awards, the reduction levels, and the application window are set each year, confirm the exact current-cycle figures and the 2027 intake deadline on the official Linköping University scholarships page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition-fee reduction — A reduction of 25, 50, or 75 percent of the tuition fee for the admitted master's programme.
- Estimated cash value — Depending on programme and tier, the reduction is worth roughly ~€9,000 (est.) across a two-year master's; confirm the exact figure for your programme.
- Full-programme coverage option — At the highest tier the scholarship can cover a large share of the total tuition; lower tiers cover part of it only.
- Remaining balance (student-paid) — Any tuition not covered by the award must be paid by the student by the published payment deadline; living costs are not covered.
- Application-fee context — Fee-paying applicants from outside the EU/EEA also pay the national application fee (about ~€80 / SEK 900 (est.)), separate from tuition.
- Programme choice — Applies to the master's programme at Linköping University to which the student is admitted as their first-choice selection.
How to apply
There is no separate scholarship form for most applicants: you apply for the master's programme and are considered for the tuition reduction once admitted to your first choice.
- Apply to a master's programme — Submit a master's application through the national admissions system, choosing a fee-based Linköping University programme.
- Rank Linköping first — List your chosen Linköping programme as priority number 1 out of your four allowed choices.
- Document fee status — If you believe you are fee-exempt, provide documentation of your citizenship and fee status so your application is processed correctly.
- Gain first-choice admission — Be admitted to your first-choice Linköping programme in the first notification of selection results to be considered for the reduction.
- Confirm and pay any balance — Accept the award and pay any remaining tuition by the stated payment deadline to secure your place.
Eligibility
NationalityCitizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who is liable for tuition fees in Sweden.
Programme applicationMust have applied to a fee-based master's programme at Linköping University through the national admissions system.
First choiceLinköping University must be ranked as the first of up to four programme choices and admitted in the first selection round.
LanguageProficiency in English sufficient for the programme's entry requirements.
Students who are exempt from fees (EU/EEA and Swiss citizens, permanent Swedish residents, exchange students, PhD students) are not part of this scheme and must inform the university in writing if they cease to be fee-liable.
Eligible countries
All countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
Deadlines
Autumn 2027 master's intake~mid-January 2027 (est.)
Selection
Awards are based on the applicant's academic merit and the strength of the master's application, prioritising fee-paying students from outside the EU/EEA who rank Linköping as their first choice and are admitted in the first selection round.
Verified sources
About the provider
Linköping University, founded in 1975 in Sweden, is a public research university known for interdisciplinary and problem-based education across medicine, technology, education, and the social sciences, with a large catalogue of English-taught master's programmes.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Linköping University International Scholarship?
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It is a partial tuition-fee reduction of 25, 50, or 75 percent for fee-paying international master's students from outside the EU/EEA.
Does the scholarship cover living costs?
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No. It only reduces tuition fees; living costs, travel, and insurance must be funded separately by the student.
Who is eligible?
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Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are liable for tuition and have applied to a fee-based master's at Linköping University.
How much is the award worth?
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It depends on the programme and tier; across a two-year master's it is worth roughly ~€9,000 (est.). Confirm the exact value for your programme officially.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
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For most applicants no; you apply for the master's programme and are considered for the reduction once admitted to your first-choice programme.
How do I improve my chances?
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Rank a Linköping programme as your first of four choices and be admitted in the first notification of selection results.
Are EU/EEA students eligible?
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No. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens, permanent residents, exchange students, and PhD students do not pay tuition and are outside this scheme.
What if the scholarship covers only part of the fee?
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You must pay the remaining tuition balance yourself by the published payment deadline to keep your place.
Where will I study?
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At Linköping University in Sweden.
When is the application deadline?
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The master's application window typically closes in mid-January; confirm the exact 2027 date on the official Linköping page.
What level of study does it cover?
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Master's (second-cycle) programmes only.
Is there an application fee?
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Fee-liable applicants from outside the EU/EEA pay the national application fee of about ~€80 / SEK 900 (est.), which is separate from tuition.