UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG
University of Gothenburg Scholarships (Axel Adler Scholarship)
tuition only · masters
- Tuition waiverAxel Adler Scholarship covers tuition fees
- 1-2 yearsMaster's programme duration (60-120 ECTS)
- All nationalitiesAxel Adler eligibility (fee-paying students)
- First choiceGothenburg must be your first-choice university
- ~SEK 290,000 (est.)Approx. 2-year tuition value waived
- All subjectsOpen across master's programmes
At a glance
tuition only
Funding
€30k
Max amount
Feb 3, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities (fee-paying / non-EU/EEA students) for Axel Adler
Country
University of Gothenburg
Provider
The University of Gothenburg in Sweden offers scholarships for international (non-EU/EEA) master's students, with the university's own Axel Adler Scholarship as the central award. The Axel Adler Scholarship is a tuition-fee waiver open to applicants of all nationalities who choose the University of Gothenburg as their first-choice university and are admitted on the strength of their academic merit; it covers tuition for the full master's programme, which at a Swedish university typically spans 1 to 2 years (60 to 120 ECTS credits). Students may also be eligible for partner-funded routes such as the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals and a scholarship for women in STEM covering fields including Marine Science, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Digital Leadership and Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence, though these are administered separately. Applications run through the national admissions service: students apply to a master's programme listing Gothenburg first, and tuition-fee payers are automatically considered for the Axel Adler Scholarship. The application window opens in mid-October, with the programme application due around 15 January and supporting documents accepted up to the final scholarship deadline around 3 February. Coverage levels, eligible programmes and exact dates change each year, so confirm the current figures on the University of Gothenburg's official scholarships page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition fees (Axel Adler) — The Axel Adler Scholarship is a tuition-fee waiver covering the full master's programme; over a 2-year master's this is worth roughly SEK 290,000 (~EUR 25,000 (est.)).
- Full-programme coverage — The tuition waiver applies for the standard duration of the master's programme (1-2 years, 60-120 ECTS), subject to satisfactory progress.
- Swedish Institute route (separate) — Eligible students may apply separately for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals, which can add full tuition, living costs, travel and insurance for applicants from designated countries.
- Women in STEM route (separate) — A separate scholarship for women from designated countries can fully fund selected STEM master's programmes such as Marine Science, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Digital Leadership and Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence.
- Living costs (not covered by Axel Adler) — The Axel Adler Scholarship covers tuition only; budget around SEK 10,000 (~EUR 870 (est.)) per month for living costs, or apply for the Swedish Institute route which adds a living allowance.
How to apply
You apply to a master's programme through Sweden's national admissions service, list the University of Gothenburg as your first choice, pay or qualify for the application fee, and you are then considered for the Axel Adler Scholarship; partner routes are applied for separately.
- Choose your master's programme — Research the master's programmes at the University of Gothenburg and select the one that aligns with your goals, ensuring it is listed as your first choice.
- Check the scholarship requirements — Review the requirements for the Axel Adler Scholarship and any separate routes (Swedish Institute, Women in STEM) you may qualify for.
- Apply via the national admissions service — Submit your programme application through universityadmissions.se during the application window (opening around mid-October, programme application due around 15 January).
- Upload supporting documents — Highlight your academic achievements and ambitions, and upload all required supporting documents before the final scholarship deadline (around 3 February).
- Be considered for the award — Fee-paying applicants who list Gothenburg first are automatically considered for the Axel Adler Scholarship; apply separately for partner-funded routes if eligible.
Eligibility
Fee statusYou must be a fee-paying student (typically a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland) required to pay tuition fees in Sweden.
First-choice requirementFor the Axel Adler Scholarship you must list the University of Gothenburg as your first-choice university in the national application.
Academic meritThe Axel Adler Scholarship is awarded to applicants of all nationalities on the basis of strong academic excellence.
LevelScholarships apply to master's-level programmes at the University of Gothenburg.
The Axel Adler Scholarship covers tuition only and is the university's own award; the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals and the Women-in-STEM scholarship are separate schemes with their own eligibility lists and deadlines.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities (fee-paying / non-EU/EEA students) for Axel Adler, Designated SI countries (Swedish Institute route), Designated countries (Women in STEM route)
Deadlines
Autumn 2027 intake~3 February 2027 (est.)
Following cycle~February 2028 (est.)
Selection
The Axel Adler Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence among fee-paying applicants who list the University of Gothenburg as their first-choice university. The Swedish Institute and Women-in-STEM routes apply their own selection criteria, weighing professional experience, leadership and field-specific fit alongside academic merit.
Verified sources
- Scholarships - University of Gothenburggu.seofficial
- University Admissions in Swedenuniversityadmissions.seofficial
About the provider
The University of Gothenburg is a public university in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 1891, with around 37,000 students across faculties spanning the sciences, arts, social sciences, business, education and health. It offers tuition-fee scholarships for international master's students, including its own Axel Adler Scholarship, alongside partner-funded routes such as the Swedish Institute scholarships.
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 University of Gothenburg scholarships?
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International (non-EU/EEA) fee-paying students applying for master's programmes. The Axel Adler Scholarship is open to all nationalities admitted on academic merit who list Gothenburg as their first choice.
What does the Axel Adler Scholarship cover?
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It is a tuition-fee waiver covering the full master's programme; over a 2-year master's that is worth roughly SEK 290,000 (~EUR 25,000 (est.)).
Does the Axel Adler Scholarship cover living costs?
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No. It covers tuition only. Budget around SEK 10,000 (~EUR 870 (est.)) per month for living costs, or apply for the Swedish Institute route which adds a living allowance.
What is the first-choice requirement?
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To be considered for the Axel Adler Scholarship you must list the University of Gothenburg as your first-choice university in the national application.
Which level of study is covered?
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These scholarships apply to master's-level programmes at the University of Gothenburg.
Are there other scholarship routes?
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Yes. Eligible students may apply separately for the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals and a scholarship for women in selected STEM programmes.
How do I apply?
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Apply to your chosen master's programme through Sweden's national admissions service (universityadmissions.se), listing Gothenburg first; fee-paying applicants are then considered for Axel Adler.
When does the application window open?
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The application window opens around mid-October, with the programme application typically due around 15 January.
What is the final scholarship deadline?
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Supporting documents are usually accepted up to the final scholarship deadline around 3 February (~3 February 2027 (est.)); confirm exact dates on the official page.
Is the Axel Adler Scholarship full or partial?
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It is a full tuition-fee waiver, but it does not include living expenses, so it is best described as tuition-only funding.
Which STEM fields are eligible for the women's scholarship?
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Fields include Marine Science, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Digital Leadership and Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence, among others; check the current list each cycle.
Where can I confirm the exact award values?
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Coverage levels and dates change each year, so confirm the current figures on the University of Gothenburg's official scholarships page before you apply.