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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Sweden
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
Computing, Engineering, Sciences, Business and management, Economics and Social sciences
Other conditions
  • You must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
  • Only applicants admitted to one of the eligible programmes listed above will be considered for the scholarship.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Only applicants admitted to one of the eligible programmes listed above will be considered for the scholarship.
  • The scholarship does not cover living expenses; you must demonstrate that you have the financial capability required for your residence permit.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: It does not cover living expenses, and applicants must demonstrate financial capability for their residence permit.
  • You are not eligible if you have lived in Sweden for more than two years when the scholarship period begins, or if you hold a permanent residence permit or work permit in Sweden.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have lived in Sweden for more than two years when the scholarship period begins. Hold a permanent residence permit or work permit in Sweden.
  • You are not eligible if you already hold a master's degree from a Swedish university or if you have received a scholarship from the Swedish Institute or other Swedish funding bodies.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Already hold a master’s degree from a Swedish university. Have received a scholarship from the Swedish Institute or other Swedish funding bodies.
  • Priority is given to applicants who have selected a Karlstad University programme as their first choice at University Admissions.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Have selected a Karlstad University programme as their first choice at University Admissions.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid
Tuition

Dates

Applications open
1 March 2027 at 00:00 GMT+1, time zone not specified
Applications close
15 March 2027
Results announced
Recipients are notified by email at the end of April.
Studies start
Autumn semester 2027

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Apply for an eligible master's programme at Karlstad University
    With whom
    You
    By when
    During the national application period, via www.universityadmissions.se
  2. Step 2: Pay the application fee at University Admissions (unless exempt)
    With whom
    You
    By when
    Before your programme application is complete
  3. Step 3: Submit the scholarship application through the online application form
    With whom
    You
    By when
    Between 1 March and 15 March 2027
    Documents to provide
    • Transcript of Records (official academic transcripts from previous studies)
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages
    • Personal motivation letter, maximum 500 words, describing academic goals, motivation for the chosen programme and future aspirations
    • Copy of passport (showing personal data and citizenship)
    • One or two letters of reference (optional)

Where to apply

Karlstad University (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Karlstad University Global Scholarship

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 31 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Karlstad University: kau.varbi.com

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