Uppsala University Global Scholarship
Full tuition fee waiver for non-EU/EEA students pursuing a Master's programme at Uppsala University (Sweden), awarded on academic merit (~2% acceptance rate).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Sweden
Funding
Full tuition fee waiver for an international Master's programme at Uppsala University. Does not cover living expenses.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA citizens applying to an Uppsala master's programme ranked as first choice; merit-based; ~2% acceptance rate; ~110+ awards/year
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Overview
Uppsala University Global Scholarship is offered by Uppsala University for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Sweden. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust apply to Uppsala via universityadmissions.se, ranking it first; separate scholarship application required
- Uppsala Global Scholarship application formRequired
- universityadmissions.se application (Uppsala as first choice)Required
- Academic transcriptsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fee waiver
Included
Full tuition fee waiver for an international Master's programme at Uppsala University. Does not cover living expenses. 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 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International; country-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Strong academic merit; selection based on academic record
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Academic competitivenessCompetitive
- Approximately 2% of applicants receive the scholarship; extremely competitive
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Sweden
Official eligibility summary
Fee-paying students; nationality and first-priority programme rules vary by award
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA citizens applying to an Uppsala master's programme ranked as first choice; merit-based; ~2% acceptance rate; ~110+ awards/year
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Sweden
Current-cycle criteria
- Fee-paying students; nationality and first-priority programme rules vary by award
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 to an eligible Uppsala Master's programme via universityadmissions.se, ranking Uppsala first
- 2
Submit the separate Uppsala Global Scholarship application at uu.se during the early-year scholarship window
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026 round: January 16–February 2, 2026 (closed). 2027 round expected early 2027. Apply at uu.se after applying to Uppsala via universityadmissions.se.
The listed deadline is February 2, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Uppsala University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 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?
The listed deadline is February 2, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.