Lund University Scholarships 2027 in Sweden: Funding Opportunities for International and African Students

Overview

Lund University provides several funding routes for international students planning to pursue postgraduate studies in Sweden for the 2027 academic year. These routes include the Lund University Global Scholarship, the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship, and awards administered by the Swedish Institute. The opportunities target different groups of students based on academic excellence, nationality, professional experience, or chosen field of study. Not every scholarship provides full funding for both tuition and living expenses, as coverage varies by award.

Who can apply

Eligibility depends on the specific scholarship route. The Lund University Global Scholarship is open to academically outstanding citizens from countries outside the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees, primarily targeting master's degree applicants. The ARUA Scholarship is designed for high-achieving African students who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, who must pay tuition fees, and who have studied at participating ARUA member universities across various African countries. The Swedish Institute scholarships are intended for international applicants from designated countries who demonstrate professional experience, leadership potential, or are women applying for eligible master's programmes in STEM fields. Across multiple routes, applicants must apply for an eligible degree programme and select Lund University as their first choice through the national admissions portal.

What you get

The financial benefits vary depending on the specific scholarship. The Lund University Global Scholarship offers either partial tuition fee coverage or full tuition fee coverage for selected recipients, but it does not cover accommodation, living expenses, travel, or other personal costs. The ARUA Scholarship may cover up to 90 percent of tuition fees, depending on the available budget of the relevant programme or faculty, and also excludes living expenses. In contrast, the Swedish Institute scholarships can cover both tuition fees and living expenses for successful recipients.

Requirements

Applicants are required to meet the university's admission requirements and submit a timely application for an eligible international degree programme. For the Lund University Global Scholarship, selection is based on academic merit rather than financial need. For the ARUA Scholarship, applicants must submit a scholarship motivation video of no more than one minute through an open video-sharing platform to explain their academic achievements and reasons for wanting to study at the university. Applicants for Swedish Institute awards must meet the agency's specific criteria regarding nationality, eligible programmes, and professional experience or leadership potential.