The Lund University Global Scholarship is a competitive merit‑based award provided by Lund University in Sweden for international students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. It helps outstanding applicants pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes by covering full or partial tuition fees at one of the world’s top universities.
Scholarship Highlights
‑ Host: Lund University, Sweden
‑ Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes
‑ Subjects: All academic subjects offered by the university
‑ The scholarship grants either a partial or full tuition fee waiver for the normal duration of the chosen degree.
‑ Awards are applied automatically as a reduction to the tuition invoice once accepted.
Who Can Apply
‑ Students must be non‑EU/EEA and non‑Swiss citizens who must pay tuition fees.
‑ Applicants must apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme through the official Swedish admissions portal (universityadmissions.se).
‑ The study programme at Lund University must be selected as the first choice in your application.
‑ A strong academic record and a motivation letter are required for scholarship consideration.
Benefits & Coverage
‑ The scholarship may cover up to 100 % of tuition fees, or a percentage (e.g., 25 %, 50 %, 75 %) depending on the faculty’s budget and selection.
‑ It does not cover living costs, visas, travel, or personal expenses; students must fund those independently.
‑ Eligible students may also apply for additional Swedish scholarships (such as those from the Swedish Institute) to support living costs.
Eligibility & Selection
‑ Scholarship selection is strictly merit‑based, focusing on academic excellence and suitability for the chosen programme.
‑ Only candidates who have completed the required steps in the admissions process (including payment of any application fee) are invited to apply for the Global Scholarship.
‑ Special cases exist for a limited number of Bachelor’s programmes (for example in Development Studies and specific sciences), but most awards focus on Master’s students.
Application Timeline
‑ Admission applications to Lund University typically must be submitted by mid‑January for the Autumn intake, with the scholarship application opening shortly after — often in early February.
‑ Scholarship results are usually announced after the admissions decisions.
Why This Scholarship Matters
This programme helps academically distinguished students lower the cost of studying at one of Europe’s highest‑ranked universities by offering significant tuition support. It also opens doors to further funding opportunities and exposure to high‑quality education and research in Sweden.
