University of Gothenburg Global Student Scholarship
About this scholarship
The University of Gothenburg, one of Scandinavia’s largest universities, offers scholarships to fee-paying international students to reduce the cost of study in Sweden. The main awards (the Axel Adler Scholarship and the University of Gothenburg Study Scholarship) are tuition-fee waivers that reward academic excellence.
The award is partial funding, providing a tuition fee reduction of 75 or 100 percent for the full duration of the bachelor’s or master’s programme; it does not cover living costs. Scholars gain access to one of Scandinavia’s largest research libraries, free Swedish language courses, student health services, and student housing options.
Eligibility is for fee-paying international students (citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who must pay tuition in Sweden) applying to an eligible campus-based bachelor’s or master’s programme at Gothenburg as their first-priority choice and meeting its admission requirements, who are not receiving another tuition-covering scholarship. You first apply for the programme via universityadmissions.se by mid-January and document eligibility (and pay the application fee) by early February; eligible students are then emailed scholarship application instructions (some awards require a CV and motivation letter), with selection on academic merit. For fee-paying international students aiming at Sweden, it is a valuable tuition award.
Eligibility
- Fee-paying student (a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who must pay tuition in Sweden).
- Applying to an eligible campus-based bachelor's or master's at Gothenburg as your first-priority choice.
- Excellent academic achievement in prior studies.
- Meet the English language requirements (typically IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90).
- Not receiving another scholarship that covers tuition.
Benefits & Coverage
- Tuition fee reduction of 75 or 100 percent for the full duration of the programme.
- Access to one of Scandinavia's largest research libraries.
- Free Swedish language courses.
- Student health services.
- Access to student housing (the scholarships do not cover living costs).
Required Documents
- Admission application via universityadmissions.se.
- Academic transcripts from prior institutions.
- Bachelor's degree certificate.
- English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL).
- Passport copy.
- Curriculum vitae and motivation letter (for some awards).
- Work experience documentation (for some programmes).
How to Apply
- Confirm you are a fee-paying international student applying to an eligible campus-based programme at Gothenburg as your first-priority choice, meeting its admission requirements.
- First apply for the programme via universityadmissions.se by mid-January and document eligibility (and pay the application fee) by early February.
- Eligible students are then emailed scholarship application instructions (some awards require a CV and motivation letter); selection is on academic merit (the awards are tuition-fee waivers and do not cover living costs; confirm the current dates).
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Gothenburg Global Student Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as partial funding. The listed award is: 75 or 100 percent tuition fee waiver; Does not cover living costs.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does University of Gothenburg Global Student Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's & Master's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is February 15, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Fee-paying student (a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who must pay tuition in Sweden); Applying to an eligible campus-based bachelor's or master's at Gothenburg as your first-priority choice; Excellent academic achievement in prior studies; Meet the English lโฆ See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
