International students planning to study in Sweden in 2026 have a strong funding opportunity at Dalarna University. The Dalarna University Scholarships for 2026 are designed specifically for fee-paying master’s students and aim to reduce tuition costs while rewarding strong academic performance throughout the degree.
These scholarships stand out for being transparent, performance-based, and easy to access. Rather than competing for a limited number of awards only once, students can benefit at admission and continue earning funding during their studies based on academic results. For global applicants targeting Sweden as their study destination, this scholarship pathway offers a structured way to reduce tuition and gain recognition for academic excellence.
Students starting master’s programmes at Dalarna University in August 2026 or later can apply for one or both scholarship types depending on eligibility and performance.
Dalarna University Scholarship Package
Dalarna University provides two structured scholarships that reduce tuition fees and reward academic achievement throughout your master’s degree.
Here’s what selected and eligible students can receive:
- Choose Dalarna First Scholarship worth 5,000 SEK tuition reduction at admission
- Academic Excellence Scholarship awarded during studies based on performance
- Semester-based awards for each qualifying semester
- Programme distinction award for consistent top performance across all semesters
- Total possible scholarship value ranging from 20,000 SEK to 90,000 SEK depending on programme
- Awards available across business, data science, sustainability, solar energy, linguistics and more
- Opportunity to receive funding even if not selected initially, by qualifying in later semesters
- Transparent and objective selection based on academic results
- Continuous recognition and financial relief throughout your programme.
Estimated total possible funding by programme (examples):
- Data Science: up to 70,000 SEK
- Solar Energy Engineering (2 years): up to 90,000 SEK
- Energy Efficient Built Environment: up to 50,000 SEK
- Business Intelligence: up to 35,000 SEK
- Online master’s programmes: up to 40,000 SEK
The Choose Dalarna First Scholarship is awarded at admission, while Academic Excellence awards are granted during your studies when you meet performance criteria. There is no fixed number of awards announced, and Academic Excellence awards are guaranteed for all students who meet the academic requirements.
Eligibility Required to Apply
The scholarships are designed for motivated, fee-paying international students who demonstrate commitment and strong academic performance.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Apply for a master’s programme at Dalarna University starting in 2026 or later
- Be a fee-paying international student
- Rank a Dalarna University programme as first choice (for Choose Dalarna First Scholarship)
- Show genuine interest in studying at Dalarna University
- Meet admission and academic requirements for the chosen master’s programme
- For Academic Excellence Scholarship:
- Complete 30 credits per semester
- Achieve outstanding academic results
- Ensure results are reported within six weeks after semester end
- Maintain academic honesty and good standing.
Even if students do not qualify in one semester, they can apply again in future semesters when they meet the criteria.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Choose Dalarna First Scholarship for students starting a master’s programme at Dalarna University in August 2026 is 15 February 2026. Students interested in the Academic Excellence Scholarship must apply during each semester’s application window, typically from February 1 to February 15 for autumn results and July 1 to July 15 for spring results.