MALARDALEN UNIVERSITY (MDU)
Malardalen University Scholarships (Tuition Fee Waiver)
tuition only · masters
- 100% tuitionFull tuition fee waiver
- All subjectsEligible master's programmes
- 45 credits / yearProgress required to keep award
- Non-EU/EEA studentsWho can apply
- ~EUR 14,000 (est.)Approx. tuition value covered
- SwedenWhere you study
At a glance
tuition only
Funding
€14k
Max amount
Feb 2, 2027
Deadline
Open to non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland
Country
Malardalen University (MDU)
Provider
The Malardalen University (MDU) Scholarships give international master's students a full tuition fee waiver to study at this public Swedish university, which has campuses in Vasteras and Eskilstuna and around 18,000 students. The scholarship is open to applicants in all subjects and covers 100% of tuition for the entire duration of the chosen master's programme, removing what is often the largest single cost of studying in Sweden. It is a tuition-only award: it does not cover living expenses, so recipients should budget roughly SEK 100,000 per year (around ~EUR 8,800 (est.)) for accommodation, food and personal costs. To keep the waiver, students must maintain academic progress of at least 22.5 credits per semester or a minimum of 45 credits per academic year. The scholarship is only for fee-paying students - those from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland - and applicants from certain long-term development cooperation countries (such as Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) are not eligible and are directed to the Swedish Institute scholarships instead. To apply you must list MDU as your first-choice programme through University Admissions, submit supporting documents and pay the application fee. For the autumn 2027 intake the document and scholarship deadline falls in early February, with results announced in late March. Tuition fees and exact dates change each year, so confirm the current-cycle figures on the official MDU scholarship page before you apply.
What's covered
- Full tuition fee waiver — 100% of tuition fees for the entire duration of the Master's programme, worth roughly ~EUR 14,000 (est.) over a two-year degree depending on the programme.
- Applies to all programmes — The waiver can be used on any Master's programme offered at Malardalen University, across all subject areas.
- Full duration — Coverage lasts for the whole programme as long as the student maintains the required academic progress.
- Living costs (not covered) — The award does not cover living expenses; students should budget about SEK 100,000 per year (around ~EUR 8,800 (est.)) for accommodation, food and personal costs.
- Application fee (not covered) — Students must still pay the SEK 900 University Admissions application fee themselves (about ~EUR 80 (est.)).
How to apply
Apply through the national University Admissions system, list MDU first, and complete the MDU scholarship form within the published window.
- Choose an MDU master's — Select a Master's programme at Malardalen University and list it as your first-choice application on universityadmissions.se.
- Submit your admission application — Apply by the January admission deadline for the autumn 2027 intake and upload your supporting documents.
- Complete the MDU scholarship form — Download and fill in the MDU Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and prepare it for submission.
- Submit documents and pay the fee — Upload the completed scholarship form and required documents through University Admissions and pay the SEK 900 application fee before the deadline.
- Await notification — Watch the email address you used at University Admissions; results are announced in late March 2027.
Eligibility
NationalityOpen to fee-paying students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
First choiceYou must apply to a Master's programme at Malardalen University as your first-choice option through University Admissions.
Documents and feeAll required supporting documents must be submitted through University Admissions by the deadline, and the application fee must be paid.
Academic progressTo keep the waiver you must complete at least 22.5 credits per semester or a minimum of 45 credits per academic year.
Excluded countriesCitizens of certain long-term development cooperation countries (e.g. Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) are not eligible and should apply for Swedish Institute scholarships.
The scholarship is a tuition fee waiver only and does not include any living-cost stipend. Students from the excluded countries should instead apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships.
Eligible countries
Open to non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland, Excludes listed development cooperation countries such as Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia
Deadlines
Autumn 2027~2 February 2027 (est.)
Selection
Malardalen University selects scholarship recipients on academic merit among admitted fee-paying students who listed MDU as their first choice and submitted a complete application by the deadline. Applicants from the excluded development cooperation countries are not considered and are directed to Swedish Institute scholarships.
Verified sources
- Malardalen University - Scholarshipsmdu.seofficial
- Swedish Institute Scholarshipssi.seofficial
About the provider
Malardalen University (MDU, Malardalens universitet) is a public university in Sweden with campuses in Vasteras and Eskilstuna and around 18,000 students. It became a full university in 2022 and is known for programmes in technology, business, health and sustainable development.
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.
Who can apply for the Malardalen University scholarship?
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Fee-paying master's applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who list an MDU programme as their first choice, except citizens of the excluded development cooperation countries.
What does the scholarship cover?
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A full (100%) tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the Master's programme. It does not cover living costs.
Does it cover living expenses?
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No. This is a tuition-only award. You should budget about SEK 100,000 per year (around ~EUR 8,800 (est.)) for accommodation, food and personal costs.
Which programmes are eligible?
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All Master's programmes offered at Malardalen University across subjects such as technology, business and sustainable development.
Do EU/EEA students need it?
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No. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland do not pay tuition in Sweden, so the waiver does not apply to them.
Which countries are excluded?
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Citizens of long-term development cooperation countries such as Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, who should apply for Swedish Institute scholarships instead.
What academic progress must I maintain?
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You must complete at least 22.5 credits per semester, or a minimum of 45 credits per academic year, to keep the tuition waiver.
When is the deadline for 2027?
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For the autumn 2027 intake the scholarship document deadline is expected around ~2 February 2027 (est.), after the mid-January admission deadline.
Do I have to make MDU my first choice?
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Yes. To be considered you must list a Malardalen University master's programme as your first-choice application through University Admissions.
Is there an application fee?
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Yes. You must pay the SEK 900 University Admissions application fee (about ~EUR 80 (est.)) before the deadline; it is not covered by the scholarship.
How will I be notified?
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MDU notifies applicants by email at the address used during University Admissions registration; results come in late March 2027.
Where can I confirm the current figures?
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On the official Malardalen University scholarships page at mdu.se. Tuition fees and exact dates change each year, so verify the current cycle before applying.