Scholarships in Sweden
There are 10 active scholarships for international students in Sweden worth up to €52k, from 10 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
full fundingUmea University - Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics
Umea University Postdoctoral Scholarship in Mitochondrial Research
Open to international and domestic researchers who hold a doctoral degree (PhD) or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field, obtained within the last 3 years (with exceptions for parental leave or illness). Applicants need proven research experience with first authorship in peer-reviewed publications and strong skills in protein biochemistry and cell or molecular biology.
full
Funding
€28k
Max
Oct 18, 2026
Deadline
partial fundingLinköping University
Linköping University (LiU) International Scholarship
Open to fee-paying international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who have applied to a fee-based master's programme at Linköping University and ranked it as their first choice. The award is a tuition-fee reduction of 25, 50, or 75 percent; recipients must pay any remaining tuition by the stated deadline.
partial
Funding
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Max
Jan 15, 2027
Deadline
tuition only fundingLund University
Lund University Global Scholarship
Fee-paying students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland applying to a Lund University bachelor’s or master’s programme, assessed on academic merit.
tuition only
Funding
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Max
Jan 15, 2027
Deadline
partial fundingUniversity of Boras
University of Boras Scholarships for International Students
Open to fee-paying international students (citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland) who have applied to an eligible two-year master's programme at the University of Boras as their first-choice option through University Admissions. Awards reduce tuition fees by up to 75%, and a small number of fully funded Swedish Institute scholarships are also available to applicants who meet the SI work-experience and country criteria.
partial
Funding
€12k
Max
Feb 2, 2027
Deadline
tuition only fundingMalardalen University (MDU)
Malardalen University Scholarships (Tuition Fee Waiver)
Open to fee-paying students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland who apply to a Master's programme at Malardalen University as their first choice through University Admissions and pay the application fee. Citizens of certain long-term development cooperation countries (e.g. Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania) are not eligible and should apply for Swedish Institute scholarships instead. The award is a full tuition fee waiver and does not cover living costs.
tuition only
Funding
€14k
Max
Feb 2, 2027
Deadline
tuition only fundingUniversity of Gothenburg
University of Gothenburg Scholarships (Axel Adler Scholarship)
Open to fee-paying international (non-EU/EEA) students applying for master's programmes at the University of Gothenburg who list the university as their first-choice and demonstrate strong academic merit; the Axel Adler Scholarship covers tuition fees and is awarded on academic excellence.
tuition only
Funding
€30k
Max
Feb 3, 2027
Deadline
full fundingSwedish Institute (SI), Sweden
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
For applicants from a defined list of ~40 countries who have work and/or leadership experience and plan to drive change in their home country. You must first apply for and gain admission to an eligible Swedish master's programme through the national admissions service, then apply separately to the SISGP scholarship.
full
Funding
€18k
Max
Feb 12, 2027
Deadline
full fundingSwedish Institute (Svenska institutet)
Swedish Institute Study Scholarships – Pioneering Women in STEM
For women from a defined list of eligible countries who plan to pursue an eligible STEM master's programme in Sweden and aim to drive change in their home country. You must first apply for and gain admission to an eligible programme through University Admissions in Sweden, then apply for the scholarship.
full
Funding
€18k
Max
Feb 12, 2027
Deadline
full fundingChalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology PhD Position in Maintenance Engineering
Open to applicants of all nationalities who hold a Master's degree (240 ECTS credits) in production engineering, industrial engineering, operations management, applied analytics, or a closely related discipline. Applicants should have a background or experience in manufacturing and industrial systems, strong written and verbal English communication skills, and a solid foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Swedish language skills are a plus but not mandatory, with a willingness to learn encouraged.
full
Funding
€40k
Max
May 22, 2027
Deadline
tuition only fundingStockholm School of Economics (with Dagens Industri and utbildning.se)
Stockholm School of Economics MBA Scholarship
Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to 180 credits, have at least five years of relevant work experience and proficient English. The scholarship covers the full SSE MBA tuition fee of SEK 595,000 + VAT.
tuition only
Funding
€52k
Max
May 31, 2027
Deadline
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Sweden?
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10 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Sweden?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.