Uppsala University Master’s scholarships
Scholarships are available each year for fee-paying international students applying for an international Master's programme at Uppsala University. Please note that the scholarships are highly competitive; only about 2% of those who apply are granted a scholarship. The scholarships available for application may vary from year to year.
Application closed
The scholarship application for studies starting in autumn 2026 is now closed. The application period was 16 January–2 February 2026, and late applications cannot be accepted. The next scholarship round will open in early 2027 for students applying to Uppsala University.
Uppsala University Global Scholarship
Open to
Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
About the scholarship
The Uppsala University Global Scholarship is funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, the government agency responsible for overseeing Swedish higher education.
This scholarship covers the full tuition fee for an international Master's programme at Uppsala University. Please note that it does not cover living expenses.
Level of study
Master’s programmes.
Eligibility criteria
- You must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
- You must demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment.
- You can only be awarded an Uppsala University Global Scholarship for a Master’s programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme which you have ranked the highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
- You must have applied for the Master's programme before the University Admissions deadline.
- You must meet the entry requirements for the Master’s programme you applied for. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
Anders Wall’s Scholarship for Studies at Uppsala University
Open to
Citizens of a country in Africa.
About the scholarship
The Anders Wall Scholarship is supported by contributions from The Beijer Foundation and Uppsala University. Anders Wall, Chairman of the Beijer Foundation, is a Swedish entrepreneur and businessman. Since its launch in 2012, the scholarship has supported students from various countries and is currently available to students from African nations.
This scholarship covers the full tuition fee for an international Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at Uppsala University. Please note that it does not cover living expenses.
Level of study
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.
Eligibility criteria
- You must be a citizen of a country in Africa.
- You must demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment.
- You can only be awarded an Anders Wall Scholarship for a degree programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme which you have ranked the highest of the programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
- You must have applied for the Bachelor's or Master's programme before the University Admissions deadline.
- You must meet the entry requirements for the programme you applied to. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
Restrictions
Students admitted to the following programmes are not eligible for a scholarship:
- Joint Nordic Master’s Programme in Environmental Law
- Master’s Programme in Biology NABiS Nordic Master in Biodiversity and Systematics
- Master's Programme in Evolutionary Biology – MEME
- Master’s Programme in Implementation, Transformative Learning and Sustainability
- Master’s Programme in Religion in Peace and Conflict
- Master’s Programme in Transformative Game Design
- Master’s Programme in Turkic Studies
Contact
If you have any questions or require more information about scholarships at Uppsala University, please send an email to tuitiongrants@uu.se.