Uppsala University International Scholarships
Uppsala University offers a limited number of competitive scholarships covering full or partial tuition fees for international fee-paying students at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. Applicants must rank a degree programme at Uppsala University as their first priority on University Admissions and submit a separate online scholarship application.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
Mid-January for university admissions, early February for scholarship application
Country
SwedenAll Sweden guidesEvery Sweden scholarship in one place→About the Uppsala University International Scholarships
Every year, Uppsala University provides a limited number of scholarships to international fee-paying students admitted to Bachelor's and Master's programmes. These awards are highly competitive, with approximately 2% of applicants receiving a scholarship, and they are awarded based on academic merit rather than financial need.
The university offers several specific scholarship programmes, including the Uppsala University Global Scholarship funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, Anders Wall's Scholarship for students from African nations, the King Carl Gustaf Scholarship for students from specific countries affected by conflict or unrest, and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Scholarship for Hong Kong citizens.
Most of these institutional scholarships cover the full cost of tuition for the duration of the programme. However, none of the scholarships cover living expenses, and recipients must independently prove they can secure sufficient funds for living costs as required by the Swedish Migration Agency.
The application process requires applicants to first apply for an international programme through the Swedish national portal, University Admissions, making sure Uppsala University is ranked as their first priority. Candidates must then complete a separate online scholarship application form and submit a motivational letter of no more than 350 words.
Certain joint and specific programmes are excluded from these scholarships, such as the Joint Nordic Master's Programme in Environmental Law, the Master's Programme in Biology NABiS, the Master's Programme in Evolutionary Biology, the Master's Programme in Implementation, Transformative Learning and Sustainability, the Master's Programme in Religion in Peace and Conflict, the Master's Programme in Transformative Game Design, and the Master's Programme in Turkic Studies.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Study at one of Sweden's top research-intensive universities with a global reputation
Access to full tuition fee coverage through prestigious institutional awards
Opportunity to join a competitive academic community open to talented international students worldwide
Simple online application process linked directly to the national university admissions system
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Sweden
Living expenses in Sweden are not covered by these scholarships. Students must independently demonstrate funds to cover living costs to the Swedish Migration Agency.
Eligibility Requirements
7 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply for an international Bachelor's or Master's programme at universityadmissions.se and rank Uppsala University as your first priority.
Receive an eight-digit personal application number from universityadmissions.se.
Pay the application fee and submit all required supporting documents before the admission deadline.
Submit an online scholarship application form during the scholarship application period using your eight-digit application number.
Write and submit a motivational letter of maximum 350 words within the scholarship application form.
Application Timeline
Mid-October
University Admissions Opening
Applications open for the upcoming autumn semester.
Mid-January
University Admissions Deadline
Last day to apply for programmes and submit application fee and supporting documents.
Late January to early February
Scholarship Application Period
Online scholarship application form is open for eligible applicants.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Always rank Uppsala University as your absolute first priority choice on universityadmissions.se, otherwise you will be disqualified from the scholarship.
Keep your eight-digit application number safe because you need it to fill out the online scholarship application form.
Keep your motivational letter concise, ensuring it stays under 350 words and reflects the specific eligibility criteria of the chosen scholarship.
Verify that you have sufficient personal funds to cover your Swedish Migration Agency living cost requirements, as tuition scholarships do not cover living expenses.
Double check if your desired course is on the list of excluded programmes, such as specific joint Nordic Master's or game design tracks.
Submit all supporting documents and pay the university application fee well before the deadline, as late admissions mean zero scholarship eligibility.
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. The scholarships cover full or partial tuition fees only. Students must prove they can cover their own living costs to the Swedish Migration Agency.
No. You must rank the Uppsala University programme as your first priority choice on universityadmissions.se to be eligible for a scholarship.
No additional documents need to be uploaded for the scholarship, but you must write a motivational letter of up to 350 words directly inside the online scholarship application form.
The scholarships are highly competitive, with approximately 2% of applicants receiving an award.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around Mid-October for university admissions, early year for scholarship application. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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