About this opportunity
The Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027 covers the full tuition fee for an international masters programme at Uppsala University in Sweden, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education. It is open to citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who apply for an international masters programme starting in autumn 2027 and rank Uppsala programme as their first priority on University Admissions. The scholarship does not cover living expenses, so recipients must fund accommodation, food and daily costs separately. The scholarship application window is short, from 16 January to 1 February 2027, and it opens only after the programme application round, so the programme application by 15 January 2027 is the first deadline that matters.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Be a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland
- Apply for an international masters programme at Uppsala University starting in autumn 2027
- Rank the Uppsala programme as first priority, meaning the programme ranked highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions
- Apply for the masters programme before the University Admissions deadline of 15 January 2027
- Meet the entry requirements for the masters programme you applied for
- Ensure the application fee and complete supporting documents are received by University Admissions before the deadline
- Demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment
- Note the excluded programmes on the official page: Joint Nordic Masters Programme in Environmental Law, Masters Programme in Analytical Chemistry (EACH), Masters Programme in Biology (NABiS), Masters Programme in Euroculture, Masters Programme in Evolutionary Biology (MEME), Masters Programme in Global Markets, Local Creativities, Masters Programme in Implementation, Transformative Learning and Sustainability, Masters Programme in International Humanitarian Action, Masters Programme in Paleobiology (PANGEA), Masters Programme in Religion in Peace and Conflict, and Masters Programme in Transformative Game Design
What the opportunity may offer
- Full tuition fee cover for an international masters programme at Uppsala University
- Funding from the Swedish Council for Higher Education, the Swedish government agency for higher education
- Open across eligible international masters programmes, not limited to a single subject
- A clear two step route: programme application first, then a short scholarship application window from 16 January to 1 February 2027
Required documents
- Masters programme application submitted through University Admissions (universityadmissions.se) before 15 January 2027, with the Uppsala programme ranked first priority
- Evidence of meeting the entry requirements for the chosen masters programme
- University Admissions application fee payment and complete supporting documents, received before the deadline
- Completed Uppsala scholarship application form submitted during the 16 January to 1 February 2027 window
Application process
- Apply for an international masters programme at Uppsala University through University Admissions for autumn 2027, ranking the Uppsala programme as first priority, before 15 January 2027
- Pay the application fee and submit all supporting documents to University Admissions before the deadline
- Submit the separate Uppsala scholarship application form during the window from 16 January to 1 February 2027
- Await selection, noting that only about 2 percent of scholarship applicants are granted a scholarship
- Arrange separate funding for living expenses, since the scholarship covers tuition fees only
Before you apply
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Prepare documents in the required format
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
The scholarship application period for students starting a programme in autumn 2027 runs from 16 January 2027 to 1 February 2027 on the official Uppsala University page. The programme application must come first: apply for the masters programme through University Admissions before its deadline, which is 15 January 2027 for the autumn 2027 round, with the application fee and complete supporting documents received by University Admissions before the deadline. Only about 2 percent of scholarship applicants are granted a scholarship, so this is a highly competitive award.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Uppsala University Global Scholarship cover?
It covers the full tuition fee for an international masters programme at Uppsala University. It does not cover living expenses, so you must fund accommodation, food and daily costs separately.
When is the Uppsala Global Scholarship deadline for autumn 2027?
The scholarship application window runs from 16 January to 1 February 2027. Before that, you must apply for the masters programme through University Admissions by 15 January 2027, with the fee and supporting documents received by the deadline.
What does first priority mean for the Uppsala scholarship?
You can only be awarded the scholarship for a masters programme at Uppsala University that you ranked as first priority, meaning the programme you ranked highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions.
Who can apply for the Uppsala University Global Scholarship?
Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who apply for an eligible international masters programme at Uppsala University, meet the entry requirements, and demonstrate academic talent.
How competitive is the Uppsala Global Scholarship?
Highly competitive. Uppsala University states that only about 2 percent of those who apply for its scholarships are granted one, and the scholarships available for application may vary from year to year.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-31UShireZone is not affiliated with Uppsala University. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.
