LiU International Scholarship
Tuition reduction (normally 50%) for new non-EU/EEA/Swiss master's students at Linköping University who rank a LiU programme first and are admitted in the first selection round; 2027 dates not yet published.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Sweden
Funding
Tuition normally reduced by 50% (it may cover the full fee or only part). LiU decides each year how many scholarships and what percentage. Holders must pass at least 75% of first-year courses.
Eligible applicants
New non-EU/EEA/Swiss fee-paying master's students; LiU programme ranked first of four; admitted in the first selection round; GPA 3.5/4.0 for 2026
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Overview
LiU International Scholarship is offered by Linköping University for Master’s study in Sweden. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionFirst-choice master's admission at LiU in the first selection round.
- LiU master's application with the first admission round documentsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition reduction (normally 50%)
Included
Living costs
Not included
Tuition normally reduced by 50% (it may cover the full fee or only part). LiU decides each year how many scholarships and what percentage. Holders must pass at least 75% of first-year courses. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Fee-paying international students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (2026 standard).
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Sweden
Official eligibility summary
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens required to pay tuition and starting a new master's: apply by the first-round deadline, rank a LiU master's programme first of four choices, and be admitted to it in the First Notification of Selection Results (usually end of March). For 2026 applicants needed a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. No additional documents are needed to apply.
Applicant profile
- New non-EU/EEA/Swiss fee-paying master's students; LiU programme ranked first of four; admitted in the first selection round; GPA 3.5/4.0 for 2026
Study route
- Master’s study in Sweden
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens required to pay tuition and starting a new master's: apply by the first-round deadline, rank a LiU master's programme first of four choices, and be admitted to it in the First Notification of Selection Results (usually end of March). For 2026 applicants needed a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. No additional documents are needed to apply.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply by the first admission-round deadline and rank a LiU master's programme first
- 2
Be admitted in the First Notification of Selection Results
- 3
Apply for the scholarship in the short window after the results
Application timeline
Application cycle
In 2026 the scholarship application opened 26 March (when selection results arrive), closed 30 March at 23:59 CET, and recipients were published 10 April. 2027 dates are not stated yet.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Linköping University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.