Study in Sweden Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants for international students pursuing higher education in Sweden, covering options such as Swedish Institute scholarships, university-offered funding, and external opportunities.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Full / PartialDeadline
Mid-January for autumn semester programmes, mid-August for spring semester programmes
Country
SwedenAll Sweden guidesEvery Sweden scholarship in one place→About the Study in Sweden Scholarships and Grants
Studyinsweden.se provides a central resource for prospective international students looking for funding to achieve their academic goals in Sweden. Students can browse available scholarships across multiple categories to determine eligibility.
Scholarship types listed through the official portal include Swedish Institute scholarships, specific university scholarships, and other external opportunities.
External grant options mentioned in the directory include the Educations.com Study a Master's in Europe scholarship, Rotary International district and global grants, and UNESCO Fellowships.
Applying to study in Sweden involves finding a degree programme, checking general and programme-specific entry requirements, submitting applications via Universityadmissions.se, and paying an application fee of SEK 900.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Access to over 1,000 English-taught programmes across 39 Swedish universities
Centralized application platform through Universityadmissions.se supporting multiple programme choices per application cycle
Diverse funding avenues including Swedish Institute scholarships, university-specific awards, and international grants
Studying in a country that supports social inclusion and modern rights
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
3 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Find a bachelor's or master's programme through the Swedish university database
Check general and programme-specific entry requirements and required documents
Submit an online application via Universityadmissions.se, applying for up to four master's programmes or up to eight bachelor's programmes
Pay the one-time application fee of SEK 900 to Universityadmissions.se
Browse and apply for available scholarships offered by universities, private companies, or external bodies
Wait for admission results on Universityadmissions.se
Application Timeline
Mid-January
Autumn Semester Application Deadline
Applies to most English-taught programmes
Mid-August
Spring Semester Application Deadline
Applies to select English-taught programmes starting in spring
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Start the application process early to gather all required documents and meet strict deadlines
Contact universities directly via their websites if you have questions about specific programmes
Keep track of application deadlines, noting that most English-taught programmes start in the autumn with mid-January deadlines
Pay the single SEK 900 application fee regardless of whether you apply for one, four, or eight programmes
Check individual scholarship listings for their own unique eligibility criteria and deadlines
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions - click any to expand
Available options include Swedish Institute scholarships, university-specific scholarships, and other external grants such as Educations.com scholarships, Rotary International grants, and UNESCO Fellowships.
You can apply for up to four master's programmes or up to eight bachelor's programmes in a single application via Universityadmissions.se.
The application fee is SEK 900, which covers your application regardless of how many programmes you apply for.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around Varies - confirm on official site. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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