Scholarships in Sweden for international students

7 scholarships you can use to study in Sweden are listed on Pathyras — Sweden's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 1 Master's · 7 PhD / research · 1

Sweden scholarships

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission (Erasmus+) · Master's
EUR 1,400/month for up to 24 months (max ~EUR 33,600)
KTH Scholarship
KTH Royal Institute of Technology · Master's
Full tuition fee for one or two years (no living costs)
Lund University Global Scholarship
Lund University · Bachelor's / Master's
Tuition waiver of 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% (no living costs)
Swedish Institute Scholarships
Swedish Institute · Master's
Full tuition, SEK 12,000 per month living allowance, SEK 15,000 travel grant and insurance

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Sweden

International and regional awards whose host universities include Sweden.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission · Master's
🌍 European Union award — usable in Sweden
All tuition and participation costs, insurance, plus EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months
Rotary Peace Fellowship (Master's)
The Rotary Foundation · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Sweden
Tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transport, field-experience costs and health insurance

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Sweden.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Sweden?

Yes. 7 scholarships you can use to study in Sweden are listed on Pathyras: Sweden's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, KTH Scholarship and Lund University Global Scholarship) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Sweden scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 1, Master's 7, PhD / research 1. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.