Karlstad University in Sweden · Application cycle 2027/2028

Karlstad University Global Scholarship 2027/2028

Applications open Partially funded?

About this scholarship

A scholarship that pays half of the tuition fee for top students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland on 16 master's programmes at Karlstad University in Sweden, starting in autumn 2027. It is based on merit only, and 4 to 8 are given each year.

Funding type

Covers: 50% of the tuition fee, deducted from the amount you pay. It is first granted for one semester, then extended for the whole programme if your results are good. Does not cover: living costs. You must show your own funds for the residence permit. It may be withdrawn if you defer your place or change programme.

Tuition fees: Partially covered
Living costs: Not covered
Travel: Not specified
Insurance: Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: No residence condition

A citizen of a country outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland who must pay tuition fees An application to one of the eligible master's programmes starting in autumn 2027, with the application fee paid. Only applicants admitted to the programme are considered Not open to people who have lived in Sweden for more than two years, hold a Swedish permanent residence or work permit, hold a master's degree from a Swedish university, or have a scholarship from the Swedish Institute or another Swedish funder Priority goes to strong academic results, clear motivation and applicants who ranked a Karlstad programme first

Minimum grade: Not stated
Work experience asked for: Not stated
Return condition: Return condition not stated
How to apply: Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS TOEFL iBT Waiver not mentioned

Each programme sets its English level on universityadmissions.se. Most master's programmes ask for English 6, for example IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 90 with 20 in the written test for tests taken up to 20 January 2026, or 4.5 with no section below 4 for tests from 21 January 2026. Check your programme page.

University admission details

Required later?

First apply for an eligible programme on universityadmissions.se between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027, and pay the SEK 900 application fee by 1 February 2027. The scholarship page, updated on 14 October 2026, says the scholarship form is open from 1 to 15 March 2027 and its link appears on the page on 1 March. The university's Scholarship Committee page, updated on 26 June 2026, says January to February 2027 and gives 16 January to 15 February as the regular period each year. Check the scholarship page from mid-January 2027 and apply as soon as the form opens. Eligible programmes for 2027/2028: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (Data-driven), Accounting and Control, Applied Economics and Advanced Analytical Methods, Biology: Ecology and Conservation Biology, Geomedia Studies, Information Systems, Innovation and Service Development, Management: Sustainable Value Creation, Marketing, Spatial and Social Transformations, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Communication Systems, Physics in Nanomaterials or Theoretical Physics, and Intelligent Software Systems. Winners are told by email at the end of April 2027 and accept within the deadline in the letter. The EH International Programme Scholarship for STEM programmes, also 50%, has the same application window. You may apply for more than one scholarship, but only one is given per student.

Required documents

Official transcripts of your earlier studies CV of up to 3 pages Motivation letter of up to 500 words on your goals and why you chose the programme Copy of your passport Optional: one or two reference letters, signed and stamped, in one PDF

Application steps

Apply for an eligible master's at Karlstad on universityadmissions.se before 15 January 2027, ideally as your first choice. Pay the application fee and upload your documents before 1 February 2027. Prepare the CV, motivation letter, transcripts and passport copy. Send the scholarship form through the link on the scholarship page when it opens.

Requirement checklist

Application on universityadmissions.se Required

For one of the eligible master's programmes before 15 January 2027, with the application fee paid before 1 February 2027.

Scholarship form Required

Its link is published on the scholarship page when the window opens. The scholarship page gives 1 to 15 March 2027, and the Scholarship Committee page gives January to February 2027.

CV and motivation letter Required

A CV of up to 3 pages, and a motivation letter of up to 500 words on your goals and why you chose the programme.

Transcripts and passport Required

Official transcripts of your earlier studies and a copy of the passport data page.

Reference letters Optional

One or two, typed, signed and stamped by the organisation, in one PDF file.

Scholarship contacts

Karlstad University general email: [email protected]

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