Uppsala University Global Scholarships for Master's Study in Sweden

If you are a fee-paying student from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, the Uppsala University Global Scholarships can cover your tuition for a Master's programme starting in autumn 2027. The award does not pay living costs. It was previously called the Uppsala IPK Scholarships.

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• Host: Uppsala University, Sweden
• Level: Master's programmes
• Starts: August 2027
• Deadline: 15 January 2027 for programme application; 16 January 2027 to 1 February 2027 for the scholarship form
• Number of awards: Not specified
• Coverage: Full tuition only, not living expenses
• Who can apply: Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland

Uppsala University, Sweden.

Master's programmes starting in August 2027.

Not specified.

Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.

The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for an international Master's programme at Uppsala University. It does not cover living expenses.

• You must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
• You must demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment.
• You can only be awarded an Uppsala University Global Scholarship for a Master's programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme which you have ranked the highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
• You must have applied for the Master's programme before the University Admissions deadline.
• You must meet the entry requirements for the Master's programme you applied for. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
• Students admitted to the following programmes are not eligible for scholarships offered by Uppsala University: Joint Nordic Master's Programme in Environmental Law; Master's Programme in Analytical Chemistry - EACH; Master's Programme in Biology – NABiS – Nordic Master in Biodiversity and Systematics; Master's Programme in Euroculture; Master's Programme in Evolutionary Biology – MEME; Master's Programme in Global Markets, Local Creativities; Master's Programme in Implementation, Transformative Learning and Sustainability; Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action; Master's Programme in Paleobiology - PANGEA; Master's Programme in Religion in Peace and Conflict; Master's Programme in Transformative Game Design.

Applications are currently closed.

First apply for a Master's programme at Uppsala University through www.universityadmissions.se before 15 January 2027. Rank the Uppsala University programme as your first priority. Once you have submitted your application, you will get a personal application number consisting of eight digits. Save the number as you will need it when applying for the scholarship.

Then submit the online scholarship application form during the application period from 16 January 2027 to 1 February 2027. In the online scholarship application form, you do not need to submit any documents. However, you must write a motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the scholarship. Your motivational letter should not exceed 350 words and should reflect the eligibility criteria of the scholarship programme. There is no application fee when applying for Uppsala University's scholarships.

Visit the official website (link below) for the application form and full details on how to apply.

This award suits a student from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who is applying to a Master's programme at Uppsala University and needs help paying tuition. It does not help with living costs, so you should have another plan for rent, food and other expenses.

It is a good fit if you can rank Uppsala as your first choice and meet the entry requirements for your programme.

• Who can apply for the Uppsala University Global Scholarships? Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who apply for a Master's programme at Uppsala University.
• What does the scholarship cover? Full tuition only. Living expenses are not included.
• When is the deadline? Apply for the Master's programme by 15 January 2027, then submit the scholarship form between 16 January 2027 and 1 February 2027.
• How do I apply? First apply through www.universityadmissions.se, ranking Uppsala as your first choice. Then complete the online scholarship application form on the official website.
• Do I need to be admitted before applying for the scholarship? You must have applied for the Master's programme before the University Admissions deadline and meet its entry requirements.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start.
• Prepare your supporting documents and application fee early so they reach University Admissions before the deadline.
• Check the language and entry requirements for your chosen programme.
• Rank Uppsala University as your first priority, since only first-choice programmes are eligible.
• Submit the scholarship form within the stated window and keep a copy of your submission.