International students planning to study in Sweden now have a competitive but rewarding funding opportunity to aim for in 2026. The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has officially opened its scholarship round for fee-paying international students admitted to selected Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, offering full tuition fee waivers to a limited number of outstanding candidates.
Each year, SLU provides only a small number of scholarships, making this one of the most competitive tuition funding opportunities in Sweden. Out of hundreds of global applicants, only a handful are selected, meaning strong academic results and a compelling motivation letter are essential. The scholarship is designed to support high-achieving students enrolling in SLU’s Bachelor’s programme in Forest and Landscape or eligible Master’s programmes for the 2026 academic intake.
This opportunity is ideal for students seeking quality European education with reduced financial burden, especially those targeting specialized fields in agriculture, environmental science, forestry, animal science, and sustainability-related disciplines.
Offerings and Benefits of SLU Scholarship 2026
The SLU scholarship focuses on reducing tuition costs for international students while providing essential academic support during studies in Sweden.
Successful applicants can expect the following benefits:
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver covering programme tuition costs
- Valid for the entire duration of the chosen Bachelor’s or Master’s programme
- Access to high-quality Swedish education at SLU
- Comprehensive medical insurance through Kammarkollegiet FAS+ during study period
- Opportunity to study in Sweden’s globally recognized agricultural and environmental research environment
- Refund option for tuition fee if scholarship is granted after payment
Only about 1 percent of applicants are awarded the scholarship each year, making it a highly selective opportunity with a limited number of awards available.
Eligibility Required to Apply
The SLU scholarship is designed specifically for international fee-paying students with strong academic potential and a convincing motivation for studying at the university.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a fee-paying international student
- Must apply and be admitted to SLU’s Bachelor’s programme in Forest and Landscape or an eligible Master’s programme
- Must select the SLU programme as first choice by the admission deadline
- Must pay the programme application fee before scholarship instructions are issued
- Must have strong academic grades from previous studies
- Must submit a well-written motivation letter as part of scholarship selection
- Must demonstrate ability to cover living expenses for residence permit
- Must meet Swedish Migration Agency financial proof requirement of at least SEK 10,584 per month
- Must not apply for excluded Master’s programmes such as EmPLANT+, EMABG, EnvEuro, Sustainable Development, Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-Being.
Apply: https://www.slu.se/en/study/application-and-admission/tuition-fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Last Date to Apply
The last date to apply for the SLU Scholarship 2026 is 27 February 2026. Applicants must first submit their admission application to an eligible SLU programme as their first choice by 2 February 2026 and pay the application fee to receive scholarship application instructions.