Dalarna University (DU) in Sweden is rolling out a guaranteed tuition scholarship scheme for international students starting master’s programmes in 2026 and beyond. This opportunity is aimed at supporting motivated students who choose DU as their top destination and continue to perform well academically during their studies.
What’s on Offer?
1# Choose Dalarna First Scholarship – 5,000 SEK Tuition Fee Reduction
If you apply to a DU master’s programme as your first choice on UniversityAdmissions.se and are admitted, you’ll automatically receive a 5,000 SEK reduction in your tuition fee for the first semester.
To qualify, you must:
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- Rank a DU master’s programme as your first choice
- Submit the DU scholarship application by September 15, 2025 (for Spring 2026 intake).
2# Academic Excellence Scholarship – Earn As You Study
This performance-based scholarship is awarded throughout your degree and recognizes strong academic results each semester. You may earn:
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- Semester Award: Based on completing all 30 credits with top grades.
- Programme Distinction: A bonus awarded at the end of your programme if you maintain excellence every semester.
Each semester is assessed independently, giving students multiple chances to qualify.
Scholarship Award Amounts by Programme for Spring 2026 Batch
| Master’s Programme | Semester Award | Programme Distinction | Total Possible Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies, Economics, Tourism | 10,000 SEK | 10,000 SEK | 30,000 SEK |
| Business Intelligence | 10,000 SEK | 15,000 SEK | 35,000 SEK |
| Data Science | 10,000 SEK | 30,000 SEK | 70,000 SEK |
| Energy Efficient Built Environment | 15,000 SEK | 20,000 SEK | 50,000 SEK |
| Global Sexual Reproductive Health | 15,000 SEK | 20,000 SEK | 50,000 SEK |
| Solar Energy Engineering (2-year programme) | 15,000 SEK | 30,000 SEK | 90,000 SEK |
| Sustainability and Tourism | 10,000 SEK | 20,000 SEK | 60,000 SEK |
| Online programmes (English, Literature, etc.) | Varies | Varies | Based on performance |
The application timeline for the Dalarna University master’s scholarships begins with the submission of your scholarship application by July 1, 2025 for the Spring 2026 intake till July 15, 2025, provided you have applied to a DU master’s programme as your first choice.