One of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities has just opened its doors to international talent. The Uppsala University Master’s Scholarships 2026 are now live, offering highly competitive full tuition fee waivers for outstanding students aiming to begin their studies in autumn 2026. With only around 2% of applicants awarded, this opportunity is elite—but life-changing for those selected.
What Support Do These Scholarships Actually Offer?
These scholarships are designed to remove the biggest financial barrier—tuition fees—and make a world-class Swedish education possible.
The funding highlights include:
- 100% tuition fee coverage for selected international Master’s programmes
- Multiple named scholarships available, depending on nationality and background
- Funded by respected bodies including the Swedish government, foundations, and Uppsala University
- Living expenses are not included, so applicants should plan personal funding for accommodation and daily costs.
Who Should Be Looking at This Opportunity?
Each scholarship targets a specific group of applicants, but all are merit-based and highly selective.
You may be eligible if you:
- Are a fee-paying international student applying to an international Master’s programme
- Are a non-EU/EEA citizen (for most scholarships)
- Demonstrate strong academic performance and motivation
- Have ranked Uppsala University as your first-choice institution on University Admissions.
- Have submitted a complete Master’s application.
Special categories include:
- Uppsala University Global Scholarship – for non-EU/EEA students worldwide
- Anders Wall Scholarship – exclusively for African nationals (Bachelor’s & Master’s)
- King Carl Gustaf Scholarship – for students from selected conflict-affected countries
- Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Scholarship – for Hong Kong SAR passport holders.
Important Timeline for 2026 Intake
The application for Uppsala University Master’s Scholarships for autumn 2026 opens on 16 January 2026 and closes on 2 February 2026.