Deadline:
January 15, 2026
Location(s)
Sweden
Postadress: 901 87, Umeå
Overview
Umeå University offers scholarships each year, in conjunction with the Autumn term admission, to academically talented and high-achieving students.
Details
About Umeå University
Formally established in 1965, Umeå University is a comprehensive university covering research and education in medicine, science and technology, social sciences, arts and humanities, and educational sciences.
Our cohesive campus environment enables a dynamic and open culture with a strong sense of community.
As a knowledge-driven organisation, Umeå University is striving to provide students and staff with unique opportunities for learning and development – whilst simultaneously serving society with new knowledge and creative citizens.
At a Glance
- Established in 1965
- 37,942 - Total enrolled students
- 37 degree programmes taught entirely in English
- 8 Schools and Institutes
- 900 international exchange agreements
- Top-ranked among the world's youngest universities
- Campus size: 241,508 m² (ca. 60 acres)
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
We welcome you to register interest in a scholarship if you:
- are a citizen of a country outside of the EU/EEA and Switzerland;
- have applied for a full programme at Umeå University (Bachelor’s or Master’s);
- have completed your application for programme studies before the application deadline on 15 January 2026;
- have paid the application fee by 2 February 2026*; and
- have chosen a Umeå University programme as priority 1 on the University Admissions website by 15 January 2026 at the latest.
The selections are based entirely on the applicant's academic merit. A committee within each respective faculty is tasked with selecting candidates for scholarships.
Dates
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Umeå University Scholarship for International Students
Umeå University offers scholarships each year, in conjunction with the Autumn semester admission, to academically talented and high-achieving students. Scholarships offered are in the form of tuition-waivers. Selected candidates receive a full or partial waiver of the tuition fee.
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