The LiU International Scholarship is a competitive merit‑based award offered by Linköping University in Sweden to support international students pursuing Master’s degree programmes. It is designed to help talented applicants reduce their tuition fees while studying at one of Sweden’s reputable universities.
Programme Highlights
‑ Host University: Linköping University (LiU), Sweden
‑ Level: Master’s degree (Second Cycle)
‑ Target Group: International students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
Scholarship Benefits
The LiU International Scholarship provides significant financial support by reducing the tuition fee required for the master’s programme. In many cases, tuition is reduced by about 50 %, although the exact percentage may vary depending on the year and the selection outcome. Continuation of the scholarship beyond the first year depends on academic progress.
Who Is Eligible?
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
• Have applied for a Master’s programme at Linköping University and ranked it as their first choice.
• Have been admitted to that programme by the university’s first selection results.
• Be a fee‑paying student (non‑EU/EEA/Swiss).
• Submit their admission and scholarship application during the limited application window that opens after admission results are released.
Academic Requirements & Conditions
Scholarship consideration is merit‑based. Some minimum academic standards, such as a strong GPA or its equivalent (e.g., high honors or high percentage), may be required to qualify for the award. Once awarded, students must also maintain satisfactory academic progress (for example, passing most of their credits) to retain the scholarship in subsequent years.
Important Rules & Limitations
‑ The scholarship is valid only for the specific year and master’s programme for which the student was selected.
‑ Students must be fee‑paying throughout their studies; if their status changes, the scholarship may be cancelled.
‑ LiU reserves the right to revoke a scholarship if the student fails to meet academic progress requirements or other conditions.
‑ Scholarship recipients usually must secure a residence permit for studies in Sweden on time to retain the award.
Application Timeline
Each year, the scholarship application period opens when the admission selection results are released and remains open for a short window. For example, in 2026 the application period ran from late March to the end of March, with results published in early April.
Why This Scholarship Matters
The LiU International Scholarship makes Swedish higher education more accessible by lowering tuition costs for talented students with strong academic records. This can significantly reduce financial barriers for international students seeking quality master’s education in Europe.
