Overview
Chalmers University of Technology will award around 35 IPOET scholarships to prospective fee-paying students. The Swedish Council for Higher Education funds the programme. Awards go to students starting a Master's degree at Chalmers in Sweden.
Students from developing countries may also want to look at the Aldebert Scholarships.
Awarded by
Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden
Subjects and level
All fields. The scholarship applies to any of the current Master's Programmes at Chalmers.
Awards available
35
Who can apply
Citizens from non-EU/EEA countries
What the award covers
- A 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters / 2 year programme)
- Students who excel during their first year of studies may receive an increased scholarship reduction, which covers 85% of the tuition fee during the second and final year of studies
- No funds are transferred to the scholarship laureates
Eligibility requirements
- Citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education
- 1st year Master's Programme applicants
The selection is based on the applicants' relative academic excellence, which primarily includes weighted average grade but also home university's stature (including position on global ranking lists) and priority order of the application for Chalmers Master's programmes.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
To apply, you must first make an online application to at least one of the Master's programmes offered by Chalmers at the website universityadmissions.se from 16 October 2025 to 15 January 2026. Each applicant is assigned an application number (from your application for Master's programmes at universityadmissions.se) and this number is required in order to complete the scholarship application.
Application for scholarships administered by Chalmers University of Technology is a separate application process. The deadline for scholarship applications is 15 January 2026.
It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/application-and-admission/scholarships-for-fee-paying-students/
At a glance
- Host: Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
- Level: Master's degree
- Number of awards: 35
- Value: 75% tuition fee reduction, possibly increased to 85% in the second year
- Who can apply: citizens from non-EU/EEA countries required to pay tuition fees
- Deadline: 15 January 2026
- Course starts: August 2026
Who should apply
This scholarship suits international students from outside the EU/EEA who are applying for a first-year Master's programme at Chalmers and who must pay tuition fees. If you are a high-achieving student and need help covering part of the cost of a two-year Master's degree in Sweden, this award is designed for you.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Chalmers IPOET Scholarships? Citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education and who are applying to a first-year Master's programme at Chalmers.
- What does the scholarship cover? A 75% reduction of the tuition fees for a 4-semester (2-year) programme. Students who excel in their first year may receive an increased reduction covering 85% of the tuition fee in the second and final year. No funds are transferred to the scholarship laureates.
- How many scholarships are available? Around 35.
- What is the deadline? The scholarship application deadline is 15 January 2026. The Master's programme application at universityadmissions.se opens 16 October 2025 and closes 15 January 2026.
- How do I apply? First apply to at least one Master's programme at Chalmers through universityadmissions.se, then complete the separate scholarship application using the application number you receive.
How to apply
- Read the official how to apply page before you start, so you know the exact steps and documents required.
- Submit your Master's programme application early to get your application number in time for the scholarship application.
- Prepare your academic transcripts and proof of English proficiency well before the deadline.
- Check that you meet the fee-paying status requirement, since the scholarship is only for students who pay tuition.
- Keep a copy of your application number and all submitted documents for your records.