Umea University Scholarship 2026
Applications are invited to apply for the Umeå University Scholarship 2026 in Sweden. This scholarship is intended for international students who intend to study bachelor’s and master’s degree abroad with a fully funded scholarship. Talented and competent students from outside the EU/EEA are eligible for scholarships from Umeå University.
Due to Umeå University’s confirmation of its scholarship opportunities for the 2026 admission cycle, which offer tuition-waiver scholarships and access to prestigious Swedish Institute funding for high-achieving international students, students planning to study in Sweden in the fall of 2026 now have a clear and defined funding pathway. Every year, a scholarship based on academic excellence is given to a group of exceptional students enrolled in Umeå University’s English-language degree program. These scholarships are intended for non-EU/EEA students who want to enroll in English-taught bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at one of Sweden’s most research-focused universities.
Umeå University is a public research university situated in Sweden. The university is the fifth oldest in Sweden’s current borders, having been established in 1965. The university was placed between 201 and 300 of all universities worldwide in the most recent (2012) Academic Ranking of World Universities, while it was ranked 297th in the world by the QS World University Rankings.
🎁 Benefits & Coverage
The Umea University Scholarship offers significant financial and academic benefits to successful candidates, supporting their studies and enhancing their international experience.
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver
- Study at one of Sweden’s top universities
- Access to world-class research facilities
- Opportunity to live in a sustainable, student-friendly city
- Engage in innovative and interdisciplinary learning
- Be part of an inclusive international community
- Personalized academic and career support
- Swedish language and culture immersion
- Networking with global students and faculty
- Boost long-term career prospects internationally
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Umea University Scholarship, applicants must meet specific academic and residency requirements. The selection process is competitive and merit-based.
- Must be a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country
- Required to pay tuition fees in Sweden
- Applied to a Master’s program at Umea University
- Chosen Umea as first university choice on UniversityAdmissions.se
- Strong academic performance in previous studies
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Meet English language proficiency standards
- Submit all supporting documents before deadline
- No prior enrollment in a Swedish university
- Demonstrated motivation and career ambition
📄 Required Documents
- Online Application Form
- Copy of passport
- Academic transcripts
- Study plan
- Recommendation letter
- CV/Resume
📝 How to Apply
There is no separate application for the scholarship. Applicants are considered automatically when applying for an eligible Master’s program at Umea University.
- Apply online at UniversityAdmissions.se
- Select Umea University as first choice
- Submit program-specific documents
- Ensure all documents meet formatting guidelines
- Upload English proficiency proof
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Apply before mid-January deadline
- Await notification from Umea in early April
- Check spam folders for email notifications
- No interviews are conducted
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