Linköping University International Scholarship 2026 in Sweden (Tuition Fee Waiver for Master’s Students)
The Linköping University International Scholarship 2026 is a merit-based funding opportunity for high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in Sweden. The scholarship is designed to support talented students from countries outside the EU/EEA who are required to pay tuition fees and have demonstrated strong academic performance.
Through this program, selected candidates receive a reduction in tuition costs and the opportunity to study at Linköping University, one of Sweden’s well-recognized research institutions.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Sweden
- University: Linköping University
- Study Level: Master’s degree programs
- Scholarship Type: Merit-based tuition fee reduction
- Eligible Applicants: International fee-paying students
The university offers only a limited number of scholarships each year, and awards are granted based on academic excellence and competition among admitted students.
Financial Benefits
Students awarded the LiU International Scholarship typically receive:
- Tuition fee reduction of about 25%–50% (in some cases higher, depending on the decision)
- Funding applied directly to tuition fees for the program duration
The scholarship covers tuition only and does not include living expenses, travel, or accommodation costs.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants usually must:
- Apply for a Master’s program at Linköping University
- Rank the LiU program as their first choice in the national application system
- Be admitted to that program in the first selection results
- Be required to pay tuition fees (generally students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland)
- Demonstrate strong academic performance (often equivalent to a GPA of around 3.5/4.0 or higher)
Only students meeting the university’s academic standards are invited to apply for the scholarship.
Academic Progress Requirement
To keep the scholarship for later study periods, students must usually:
- Complete at least 75% of their credits during the academic year
Failure to meet this requirement can result in the scholarship being withdrawn for the following year.
Application Process
The general process includes:
- Apply for admission to a Master’s program at Linköping University.
- After admission, eligible candidates receive instructions to apply for the scholarship.
- Submit the scholarship application within the specified deadline.
- The university evaluates applicants and announces results to selected students.
Students must complete their admission application on time to be considered.
Why Apply?
The Linköping University International Scholarship allows students to:
- Study in Sweden at a research-oriented European university
- Reduce tuition costs through merit-based funding
- Join an international academic environment with English-taught programs
- Gain a globally recognized Master’s degree
Because only a small number of scholarships are available each year, the award is competitive and mainly intended for academically outstanding applicants.
