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Scholarships in Sweden

Application opens for Sweden scholarship for international students from Africa and developing countries every year. These include Swedish Institute scholarship, Swedish government scholarship for master or PhD/doctoral degrees.

There are two main sources of Swedish scholarships available which are; Swedish Institute Scholarships and University Scholarships.

The Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute, a government agency, receives funding each year for scholarships to international students. They have several programs available.

The Institute has approximately 470 million Swedish government funds in four areas: international cooperation, international assistance, education and university research and business. Of all their total funding, approximately SEK 294 million are grants and scholarships.

University Scholarships

These are other Swedish universities that offer a range of scholarships for international students to help cover tuition fees or living costs. The exact scholarships on offer vary between universities. Visit the university’s website via the Swedish Institute to find out more about available university scholarships and how to apply.

Many degree programmes in Sweden include internships, which are a great way to get real-world experience while you build your professional network. If you’re interested in research, doing a master’s in Sweden can be a great way to make the contacts you’ll need to carry on and do a PhD.

Below is a list of the most recent scholarships in Sweden for African students, developing countries and international students, from around the world.

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Summer Scholarships & Preparatory Research School 2026 at Lund University in Sweden

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Applications Are Open for the 2026 KI Global Masters Scholarship in Sweden (Full Tuition Fee Coverage)

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2026 Erasmus Mundus Imaging Masters Scholarship – Finland, Sweden, Italy

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Sweden Offers Axel Adler Scholarship at the University of Gothenburg for International Students 2026 (Full tuition fee waiver)

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2026 Nordic Scholarship Programme at the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) in Sweden: Now Open

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Sweden Call: 20 Assistant Professor Positions at Karolinska Institutet (KI)

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