Sweden Axel Adler Scholarship 2027 at University of Gothenburg

Studying in Sweden is a longstanding aspiration for many international students, made more accessible by the Axel Adler Scholarship from the University of Gothenburg. This competitive tuition fee waiver allows exceptional students to pursue Master’s or Bachelor’s programs without tuition concerns.

Application Deadline:

• 15 January 2027: Deadline to apply for an international bachelor’s or master’s program at the University of Gothenburg as your first choice via universityadmissions.se.
• 1 February 2027: Deadline to pay the university application fee and submit all required academic entry documentation.
• (Scholarship application invitations and portal access instructions are emailed starting around 10 February 2027 to eligible applicants).

Tell Me About The Program:

The Axel Adler Scholarship at the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) is a prestigious tuition-fee waiver designed for tuition-paying international students admitted to international bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Funded by the Adlerbertska Scholarship Foundation, the Adlerbertska Grant Foundation, and the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR), the scholarship recognizes academic excellence and potential. Additionally, eligible students admitted to specific sustainability-focused master’s programs can apply for the Axel Adler Scholarship for Sustainability through the same application.

Which Fields are Eligible:

• Eligible Master’s Programs: All international campus-based master’s programs (including designated sustainability-focused master’s programs). Note: Distance learning master’s programs (such as Education for Sustainable Development) are ineligible.
• Eligible Bachelor’s Programs:
  • Software Engineering and Management
  • Computer Science and AI
  • International Relations
  • Business and Economics
  • BFA Program in Metal Art
  • BFA Program in Wood Oriented Furniture Design
  • BFA Program in Craft with Specialisation in Crafting Futures
  • (Plus selected programs across the Artistic Faculty)

Type:

Tuition Fee Waiver / International Student Scholarship

Who can Apply:

• Fee Status: Must be required to pay tuition fees in Sweden (non-EU/EEA fee-paying students).
• Program Choice: Must apply for an international campus-based bachelor’s or master’s program at the University of Gothenburg as your first choice via universityadmissions.se.
• Admissions Compliance: Must meet all general and specific entry requirements, pay the application fee, and submit required application documents by 1 February 2027.

How are Applicants Selected:

Academic staff evaluate and rank scholarship submissions primarily based on the applicant’s qualifications for the program, alongside the submitted CV and Letter of Motivation completed inside the scholarship application system. Academic merits are also taken into account.

Which Countries Are Eligible:

Global (Open to fee-paying international students of all nationalities outside the EU/EEA).

Where will the Program be Taken:

University of Gothenburg, Sweden (Campus-based programs in Gothenburg).

How Many Fellows:

• One scholarship is awarded for each eligible master’s program and each eligible bachelor’s program.
• Four scholarships are available across all Artistic Faculty programs.
• Between 2 and 12 additional scholarships are awarded specifically under the Axel Adler Scholarship for Sustainability.
• If surplus funds permit, up to 10 additional scholarships may be granted to the programs with the highest number of applicants.

What is the Benefit of the Program:

• Tuition Fee Waiver: Full coverage of the tuition fees for the duration of the admitted study program (paid directly by the foundations to the university).
• (Note: The scholarship does not cover living expenses, accommodation, travel costs, or the university application fee).

How Long Will it Last:

The standard duration of the admitted bachelor’s or master’s program (conditioned on maintaining satisfactory academic progress, completing at least 75% of semester credits).

How to Apply:

1. Submit your application for an eligible international bachelor’s or master’s program at the University of Gothenburg as your first priority via universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027.
2. Pay the application fee and submit all admission supporting documents by 1 February 2027.
3. Watch your email inbox (registered on University Admissions) around 10 February 2027 for an invitation and instructions to access the scholarship application portal.
4. Complete your scholarship application directly in the system by submitting a CV and a Letter of Motivation (maximum 3,000 characters each) before the designated portal closing date.
5. Announcement of Results: Emailed on 12 April 2027 (master’s applicants) and 15 April 2027 (bachelor’s applicants).