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Umea University

Umea University Scholarship for International Students

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Any
Disciplines
Various benefits
Grant
Sweden
Location
04 Mar 2027
Application deadline

About

Umeå University is the flagship institution of higher education in northern Sweden. They offer a broad range of academic opportunities, including creative learning environments, an exciting campus life and valuable support services.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Full or partial tuition waiver

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

Umeå University offers scholarships each autumn semester, in conjunction with the autumn semester admission, to academically talented and high-achieving students.

Benefits

Scholarships offered are in the form of tuition-waivers. Selected candidates receive a full or partial waiver of the tuition fee.

Eligibility

They welcome you to register interest in a scholarship if you:

  • are a citizen of a country outside of the EU/EEA and Switzerland;
  • have applied for a full programme at Umeå University* (Bachelor’s or Master’s);
  • have completed your application for programme studies before the application deadline on 15 January;
  • have paid the application fee by 2 February; and
  • have chosen a Umeå University programme as priority 1 on the University Admissions website by 15 January 2026 at the latest.

The Master's Programme in Sustainability Reporting and Financial Analysis is not eligible as it is a double degree programme.

Students exempt from the application fee who are required to pay tuition fees are also considered eligible for a scholarship.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

Sweden

Nationality

161 nationalities

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

04 Mar 2027

When the application form opens, eligible students will receive an e-mail with application instructions.

If you are an eligible student and have not received an e-mail by the opening date of the application form, contact them via email.

If you are currently studying at Umeå University, and will continue your studies the upcoming academic year, you are also welcome to apply.

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