Overview
If you are a fee-paying student from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, the Uppsala University Global Scholarships can cover your tuition for a Master's programme starting in autumn 2026. The award does not pay living costs. It was previously called the Uppsala IPK Scholarships.
Students from Africa may also want to look at Anders Wall's Scholarships.
At a glance
- Host: Uppsala University, Sweden
- Level: Master's programmes
- Starts: August 2026
- Deadline: 15 January 2026 for programme application; 16 January 2026 to 2 February 2026 for the scholarship form
- Number of awards: Not specified
- Coverage: Tuition only, not living expenses
- Who can apply: Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
Awarded by
Uppsala University, Sweden.
Subjects and level
Master's programmes starting in August 2026.
Awards available
Not specified.
Who can apply
Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
What the award covers
The scholarship pays your tuition fees. It does not cover living expenses.
Eligibility requirements
- You must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
- You must show academic talent and an interest in being in an educational environment.
- You can only receive an Uppsala University Global Scholarship for a Master's programme at Uppsala University that you ranked as your first priority (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 reach University Admissions before the deadline.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
First apply for a Master's programme at Uppsala University through www.universityadmissions.se before 15 January 2026. Rank the Uppsala University programme as your first priority.
Then submit the online scholarship application form during the application period from 16 January 2026 to 2 February 2026.
Visit the official website (link below) for the application form and full details on how to apply.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.uu.se/en/admissions/master/scholarships/uppsala-university-scholarships/#IPK%20Scholarship
Who should apply
This award suits a student from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who is applying to a Master's programme at Uppsala University and needs help paying tuition. It does not help with living costs, so you should have another plan for rent, food and other expenses.
It is a good fit if you can rank Uppsala as your first choice and meet the entry requirements for your programme.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Uppsala University Global Scholarships? Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who apply for a Master's programme at Uppsala University.
- What does the scholarship cover? Tuition only. Living expenses are not included.
- When is the deadline? Apply for the Master's programme by 15 January 2026, then submit the scholarship form between 16 January 2026 and 2 February 2026.
- How do I apply? First apply through www.universityadmissions.se, ranking Uppsala as your first choice. Then complete the online scholarship application form on the official website.
- Do I need to be admitted before applying for the scholarship? You must have applied for the Master's programme before the University Admissions deadline and meet its entry requirements.
How to apply
- Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start.
- Prepare your supporting documents and application fee early so they reach University Admissions before the deadline.
- Check the language and entry requirements for your chosen programme.
- Rank Uppsala University as your first priority, since only first-choice programmes are eligible.
- Submit the scholarship form within the stated window and keep a copy of your submission.