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Lund University Global Scholarship

Fully FundedBachelorMaster12-48 monthsClosed · opens Feb 2027

The Lund University Global Scholarship is a selective, merit-based scholarship for top academic students from outside the EU/EEA who are applying for Bachelor's or Master's programmes at Lund University. The scholarship covers up to 100% of tuition fees for the full duration of the programme. Lund University is consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities (QS World Rankings). Selection is based on academic excellence and the strength of the motivation letter.

Host University

Lund UniversityLund University

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Feb 2027
Sweden
Bachelor, Master
12-48 months
All Bachelor's and Master's programmes at Lund University
Open to: Non-EU/EEA citizens (and Switzerland) who are required to pay tuition fees
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for the full programme duration
  • Coverage for Bachelor's (3 years) or Master's (1–2 years)
Monthly: Up to 100% tuition fee waiver (tuition: approx. SEK 100,000–145,000/year depending on programme)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Non-EU/EEA citizens (and Switzerland) who are required to pay tuition fees

Detailed requirements

  • - Citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) required to pay tuition
  • - Must have applied to a Bachelor's or Master's programme at Lund University via UniversityAdmissions.se
  • - Outstanding academic record — top academic students are prioritised
  • - Strong motivation letter explaining why Lund University is the right choice

Who can apply

Top academic students from outside the EU/EEA applying for Bachelor's or Master's programmes at Lund University. Highly competitive — awarded based on academic excellence and motivation.

Fields of study

All Bachelor's and Master's programmes at Lund University

Application window

Closed · opens Feb 2027

Application window: February 9 - February 25 annually

SI admission results: April

You must apply for eligible master's programs at University Admissions in Sweden first (Oct - Jan).

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Programme application via UniversityAdmissions.se: 16 October 2025 – 15 January 2026
Scholarship application: February 2026 (after programme application)
Scholarship results: March – April 2026
Studies commence: August/September 2026

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1 (Oct 16 – Jan 15): Apply for a Bachelor's or Master's programme at Lund University via UniversityAdmissions.se
  2. 2Step 2 (February): After submitting your programme application, apply for the Lund University Global Scholarship through the university's scholarship portal
  3. 3Step 3: Write a strong motivation letter explaining your academic achievements and why you chose Lund
  4. 4Step 4: Selection is based on academic merit — results announced March–April
  5. 5Step 5: If awarded, the tuition fee waiver is applied automatically each semester