Lund University Global Scholarship 2026–2027 in Sweden (Tuition Fee Waiver for International Students)

The Lund University Global Scholarship 2026–2027 is a highly competitive, merit-based funding program offered by Lund University in Sweden. It is designed to attract academically outstanding students from countries outside the EU/EEA who wish to pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs at the university.

The scholarship recognizes top academic applicants and supports them by reducing tuition costs, helping talented international students access education at one of Scandinavia’s leading research universities.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: Sweden
• University: Lund University
• Study Levels: Bachelor’s (selected programs) and Master’s degrees
• Funding Type: Merit-based tuition fee waiver
• Eligible Applicants: Non-EU/EEA international students required to pay tuition

The scholarship is selective and awarded only to high-performing students who are admitted to Lund University programs through the regular admission round.

Financial Benefits

Recipients may receive:

• Partial or full tuition fee waiver
• Coverage ranging from about 25%, 50%, 75%, or up to 100% of tuition costs

The scholarship applies only to tuition fees. Living expenses, travel, and accommodation are not included, and students must prove they can support themselves financially while studying in Sweden.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants generally must:

• Be citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
• Be required to pay tuition fees
• Apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at Lund University in the regular admission cycle
• Rank Lund University as their first choice on the national application portal
• Meet all admission and academic requirements for the selected program

The scholarship is awarded primarily based on academic excellence and overall profile strength.

Application Process

The typical steps include:

1. Apply for admission to a degree program at Lund University through the national application system.
2. Once the admission application is completed, apply separately for the scholarship during the scholarship application period.
3. Submit any required documents such as a motivation statement.
4. Selected candidates are notified after the evaluation process.

The scholarship application usually opens in early February each year, after the program admission deadline in January.

Why Apply?

The Lund University Global Scholarship gives students the opportunity to:

• Study at one of Sweden’s top research universities
• Receive significant tuition support based on academic merit
• Experience international education in a globally respected academic environment
• Build strong career prospects and global professional networks

Because funding is limited and selection is competitive, the scholarship mainly targets applicants with excellent academic records and strong motivation.