Umeå University Scholarship 2026 is now open for international students who wish to pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Sweden. This prestigious scholarship is available for non-EU/EEA students and is awarded based on academic excellence. Successful candidates can study at one of Sweden’s leading research universities with full or partial tuition fee coverage, and in some cases, monthly stipends and travel grants through Swedish Institute (SI) funding.

📌 Scholarship Overview

  • University: Umeå University

  • Country: Sweden

  • Degree Level: Bachelor’s & Master’s

  • Scholarship Type: Fully Funded / Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Eligible Nationality: All (Non-EU/EEA & Non-Swiss)

  • Application Deadline: 15 January 2026

🎓 Available Scholarships

  1. Umeå University Scholarship for International Students

    • Tuition fee waiver (full/partial)

    • Merit-based selection by university faculty

  2. Design by Umeå Scholarship

    • For design-related programs

    • Tuition fee waiver (full/partial)

  3. SI Scholarship – Pioneering Women in STEM

    • Master’s (STEM fields)

    • Full tuition + SEK 12,000/month stipend + SEK 15,000 travel grant

  4. SI Scholarship for Global Professionals

    • Master’s programs

    • Full tuition + SEK 12,000/month stipend + SEK 15,000 travel grant

📄 Required Documents

  • Online application form

  • Passport copy

  • Academic transcripts

  • Study plan / Statement of Purpose

  • Recommendation letter

  • CV / Resume

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a non-EU/EEA & non-Swiss citizen

  • Must apply to an English-taught Bachelor’s or Master’s program at Umeå University

  • Program must be selected as Priority 1 on University Admissions

  • Application must be completed by 15 January 2026

  • Application fee must be paid by 2 February 2026 (if applicable)

📝 How to Apply

  1. Apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at Umeå University via University Admissions

  2. Select Umeå University as Priority 1

  3. Pay the application fee (if required)

  4. Eligible applicants will receive a scholarship invitation email (4–9 Feb 2026)

  5. Submit scholarship interest by 4 March 2026

  6. Final results announced in late April 2026

🌍 Why Study at Umeå University?

  • One of Sweden’s top public research universities

  • Strong global rankings

  • English-taught programs

  • Excellent research, innovation & student support

📢 Apply early and check your email regularly (including spam folder) to avoid missing scholarship updates.

Official Link:Scholarships