Students planning to study in Sweden in Autumn 2026 now have a clear and well-defined funding pathway because Umeå University has confirmed its scholarship opportunities for the 2026 admission cycle, offering tuition-waiver scholarships and access to prestigious Swedish Institute funding for high-achieving international students.
These scholarships are designed for students from outside the EU/EEA who wish to pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes taught in English at one of Sweden’s most research-driven universities.
List of Scholarships Offered at Umeå University for 2026 Intake
Following 4 types of scholarships are being offered at Umea University Sweden for international students:
| Scholarship Name | Offered By | Who It Is For | Level of Study | What It Covers | Selection & Administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umeå University Scholarship for International Students | Umeå University | Non-EU/EEA & non-Swiss students with strong academic records | Bachelor’s & Master’s | Full or partial tuition fee waiver | Selected by Umeå University faculty committees based on academic merit |
| Design by Umeå Scholarship for International Students | Umeå University & Umeå Municipality | International students admitted to design-related programmes | Bachelor’s & Master’s (design fields) | Full or partial tuition fee waiver | Selected by Faculty of Science and Technology; merit-based |
| SI Scholarship – Pioneering Women in STEM | Swedish Institute (SI) | Women from 10 designated countries in eligible STEM Master’s programmes | Master’s only | Full tuition fee + SEK 12,000/month stipend + SEK 15,000 travel grant | Fully administered and selected by the Swedish Institute |
| SI Scholarship for Global Professionals | Swedish Institute (SI) | High-achieving international students with leadership & sustainability focus | Master’s only | Full tuition fee + SEK 12,000/month stipend + SEK 15,000 travel grant | Fully administered and selected by the Swedish Institute |
Apply: https://www.umu.se/en/education/application-and-admission/scholarships/.
Last Date to Apply!
The deadline to submit an application for a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at Umeå University for the Autumn 2026 semester and to select the programme as Priority 1 on the University Admissions portal is 15 January 2026. Applications submitted after this date or listed as a lower priority will not be considered for scholarship invitations.
All applicants who are required to pay an application fee must complete the payment on the University Admissions platform by 2 February 2026. Applicants who are exempt from the application fee but are required to pay tuition fees remain eligible for scholarships and are assessed alongside fee-paying applicants.
Between 4 and 9 February 2026, Umeå University will send personal scholarship invitation emails to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements. Only students who receive this invitation are permitted to proceed with the scholarship interest registration.
The final deadline to register interest for a Umeå University scholarship for the Autumn 2026 intake is 4 March 2026 at 23:59 CET. Failure to complete this step by the deadline will result in automatic exclusion from the scholarship selection process.
Scholarship selection results for the Umeå University Scholarships 2026 will be communicated directly to all applicants via email in late April 2026. Applicants are advised to regularly check their inbox, including spam folders, to avoid missing official notifications.