Axel Adler Scholarships at University of Gothenburg for Master's Study

The Axel Adler Scholarship is the University of Gothenburg's main scholarship programme for fee-paying students in eligible Master's programmes. It covers the tuition fee of the programme you are admitted to. It is a tuition fee waiver only, with no extra money for living costs or travel.

• Host: University of Gothenburg, Sweden
• Level: Master's programmes, plus a few Bachelor's programmes
• Who can apply: citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
• What is covered: tuition fee waiver only
• Number of awards: one per Master's programme and per eligible Bachelor's programme, 4 in total across all programmes at the Artistic Faculty, up to 10 additional scholarships, and between 2 and 12 sustainability scholarships
• Deadline: apply for studies by 15 January 2027; pay the application fee and document eligibility by 1 February 2027

This scholarship suits students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who must pay tuition in Sweden and who want to study a full-time Master's programme at the University of Gothenburg. It also fits those applying to the eligible Bachelor's programmes: Software Engineering and Management, Computer science and AI, International Relations, Business and Economics, BFA Program in Metal Art, BFA Program in Wood Oriented Furniture Design, and BFA Program in Craft with Specialisation in Crafting Futures. If you need help with living expenses, this award will not cover them, so you should have another plan for those costs.

University of Gothenburg in Sweden

Any full-time Master's programme offered at the University of Gothenburg, plus the eligible Bachelor's programmes: Software Engineering and Management, Computer science and AI, International Relations, Business and Economics, BFA Program in Metal Art, BFA Program in Wood Oriented Furniture Design, and BFA Program in Craft with Specialisation in Crafting Futures.

The scholarship is only available for campus-based programmes in Gothenburg. Online programmes are not eligible.

One scholarship is awarded for each Master's programme and each eligible Bachelor's programme. For programmes at the Artistic Faculty, a total of four scholarships are available across all Master's and Bachelor's programmes.

If sufficient funds are available, up to ten additional scholarships may be awarded to the Master's and Bachelor's programmes with the highest number of scholarship applicants.

There are also between 2 and 12 Axel Adler scholarships for Sustainability for students studying a sustainability focused study programme. Bachelor's programmes and the distance learning Master's programme Education for Sustainable Development are not eligible for this scholarship.

Citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.

The scholarship covers the tuition fee of the programme you are admitted to. It is a tuition fee waiver only; no additional financial support for living expenses or travel grants are provided.

The scholarship foundations pay the tuition fee directly to the University of Gothenburg. You do not need to make the payment yourself.

You cannot combine the Axel Adler Scholarship with another scholarship that covers tuition fees. You may apply for several tuition fee scholarships but can only be awarded one.

You are eligible to apply for the scholarship if you meet the criteria listed below:

• You are required to pay tuition in Sweden.
• You need to apply for an international campus-based programme at the University of Gothenburg as your first priority.
• You need to submit your application for studies by 15 January 2027 and pay the application fee and submit documents showing that you meet the entry requirements by 1 February 2027 through www.universityadmissions.se.

To be considered for the scholarships, you must have applied for an eligible programme via universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027. Only applicants with a University of Gothenburg programme as their first priority are eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Eligible students will receive an email with application instructions around 10 February 2027, sent to the address registered in your account at universityadmissions.se. If you are eligible and have not received an email, first check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, contact [email protected].

When applying for the scholarship you must write a CV and a Letter of Motivation in the scholarship application system. You cannot upload or attach documents to the scholarship application. There is no required format, and you can write a maximum of 3000 characters for each document.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply for the Axel Adler Scholarship? Citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition in Sweden and who apply to an eligible programme at the University of Gothenburg as their first priority.
• What does the scholarship cover? It covers the tuition fee of the programme you are admitted to. It does not provide money for living expenses or travel.
• When is the deadline? You must apply for studies by 15 January 2027 and pay the application fee and document your eligibility by 1 February 2027. Late applications are not considered.
• How do I apply for the scholarship? First apply for a programme via universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027. Eligible students will then receive an email with application instructions around 10 February 2027 and write a CV and Letter of Motivation in the scholarship application system.
• How many scholarships are available? One per Master's programme and per eligible Bachelor's programme, 4 in total across all programmes at the Artistic Faculty, up to 10 additional scholarships, and between 2 and 12 sustainability scholarships.
• How are the applications selected? Academic staff assess and rank scholarship applications based on the CV and letter of motivation included in the scholarship application. Your academic merits may also be taken into account.
• When are the results announced? Scholarship results for the 2027 application round will be sent by email on 12 April 2027 for Master's programme applicants and 15 April 2027 for Bachelor's programme applicants.
• Can I apply if I choose an online programme? No. The scholarship is only available for campus-based programmes in Gothenburg.
• What happens if I do not complete my studies as planned? To keep your scholarship, you must complete at least 75% of the semester's credits. Study results are regularly followed up.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start.
• Prepare your documents early, including proof of fee payment and eligibility.
• Check language requirements for your programme well in advance.
• Make sure the University of Gothenburg programme is your first priority on your application.
• Watch for the email with application instructions after you apply.
• Use the letter of motivation to highlight qualifications and achievements from your CV or to include relevant information that is not covered in your CV.