Sweden has eight scholarship options in our database, and they fall into three groups: fully funded Master's scholarships from the Swedish Institute, tuition support from individual universities (KTH, Lund and Uppsala), and research fellowships for people further along in an academic career. For a Pakistani student, the choice mostly depends on one question: do you have work experience, or are you applying straight from a degree?
The table below lists every option with its funding level and deadline. Each name links to a full guide.
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships | Partial Funding | Varies, confirm on official site |
| Lund University Global Scholarship | Partial Funding | Varies, confirm on official site |
| Nordic Africa Institute Visiting Researcher Fellowship | Full / Partial | Varies, confirm on official site |
| Study in Sweden Scholarships and Grants | Full / Partial | Mid-January (autumn programmes), mid-August (spring programmes) |
| Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals | Fully Funded | Roughly a two-week window in February |
| Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) | Fully Funded | Varies, confirm on official site |
| Uppsala University Global Scholarship | Partial Funding | Around February 2 |
| Uppsala University International Scholarships | Fully Funded | Mid-January (admissions), early February (scholarship) |
Fully funded: Swedish Institute and Uppsala
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals is described as Sweden's flagship fully funded Master's scholarship for future leaders from partner developing countries. The catch is the entry bar. You need at least three years of relevant work experience and demonstrated leadership before you can apply. The window is short, roughly two weeks in February, and the exact dates change each cycle. It is marked as opening soon. See the full details.
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) appears separately in our listing, again as fully funded, for master's studies in Sweden. It is aimed at professionals who want to drive societal change and sustainable growth in their home countries. Its deadline varies, so confirm it on the official site. Here is the full details.
Uppsala University International Scholarships is the other fully funded entry. Uppsala offers a limited number of competitive scholarships covering full or partial tuition fees for international fee-paying students at Bachelor's and Master's level. You must rank a degree programme at Uppsala as your first priority on University Admissions and also submit a separate online scholarship application. That means two deadlines: mid-January for admissions and early February for the scholarship. Read the full details before you rank your choices.
Tuition support from KTH, Lund and Uppsala
These three are labelled partial funding, so plan for living costs on your own.
- Uppsala University Global Scholarship is a full tuition-fee waiver for non-EU Master's applicants. You submit a separate, time-limited scholarship application after your program application, and late submissions are not accepted. The date is around February 2, and the listing is marked opening soon. See full details.
- Lund University Global Scholarship is a selective program for high-achieving international students from outside the European Union and European Economic Area. It is designed to cover a portion of tuition fees for degree studies. The deadline varies, so check the official site. Here is the full details.
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarships are provided by KTH for international students on Master's degree programs. Dates vary and need confirming on the official site. More in the full details.
Mixed funding and research fellowships
Study in Sweden Scholarships and Grants is a wider guide to Swedish Institute scholarships, university-offered funding and external opportunities. Funding runs from full to partial depending on the option. Deadlines are mid-January for autumn semester programmes and mid-August for spring semester programmes. It is a good starting map if you are not yet sure which route fits you. See the full details.
Nordic Africa Institute Visiting Researcher Fellowship covers research fellowships and programmes in Sweden for master and doctoral students, post-docs and senior scholars. Funding is full or partial and the deadline varies. It suits people with a research plan, not those looking for a general tuition waiver. Here are the full details.
Which Swedish option fits a Pakistani applicant
If you have three or more years of work experience and some leadership record, start with the Swedish Institute scholarships, because they are the only ones in this list that carry the fully funded label for Master's study. Check the partner-country requirement on the official site before you invest time.
If you are a fresh graduate, the university routes make more sense. Uppsala is the most structured: the tuition waiver and the international scholarships both depend on a separate application that must be filed on time. Lund and KTH are worth a look too, but their deadlines vary, so you will need to confirm dates yourself.
Apply to the degree programme first in every case, since several of these scholarships depend on a programme application. Keep your transcripts, degree certificates, passport, English test result, CV and references ready early. Our documents checklist covers the usual paperwork, and the general scholarships guide for Pakistani students explains how the process works across countries.
Frequently asked questions
Which Sweden scholarship is fully funded?
Our listing marks the two Swedish Institute entries and the Uppsala University International Scholarships as fully funded. The Uppsala entry covers full or partial tuition fees, so read its guide carefully.
Do I need work experience?
For the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals, yes. The listing requires at least three years of relevant work experience and demonstrated leadership. The university options do not mention this requirement in our data.
Can I apply to the scholarship before the programme?
For Uppsala, no. The scholarship application is separate and comes after your program application. Late submissions are not accepted.
When should I apply?
Dates vary by scholarship. The ones with set dates cluster in mid-January and February, with mid-August for spring semester programmes. Confirm exact dates on each official site.
Is there a scholarship for researchers?
Yes. The Nordic Africa Institute fellowship covers master and doctoral students, post-docs and senior scholars, with full or partial funding.
Open the individual guides above for each scholarship's requirements, and confirm every deadline and eligibility rule on the official website before you apply.