Lund University Scholarships for International Students 2025

Lund University is one of the top ranked universities in Sweden and worldwide for the quality of education and research, international outlook, employability and sustainability. Lund University courses offered to international students are diverse and range from UG to PG level. Students can apply for scholarships after applying for admission to the university.

Lund University International Student Scholarships 

In 2023, Lund University has offered scholarships with a value of SEK 20 Million for international students. More than 120 Global Scholarships were awarded by Lund University. Over 40 countries are represented by scholarship recipients, including the USA, China, Ukraine, Turkey, Iran, Mexico, Australia, Colombia, India and Canada, among others. One of the most important and popular scholarships offered by Lund University for international students is the Lund University Global Scholarship.

Lund University Global Scholarship

The Lund University Global Scholarship is an academic excellence award targeting top students from all countries outside the EU/EEA. Students who have made a complete application for a degree programme are invited to apply for this tuition scholarship after the admissions application period has closed. Approximately SEK 20 million (INR 15.85 Cr) is awarded in scholarship grants each year.

*SEK/INR = 7.93

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a citizen of a country from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) and be required to pay tuition fees
• Applicant must have made a complete application in a regular application round to Bachelor's or Master's level studies leading to a degree at Lund University. Note that the programme at Lund University that they are applying for a scholarship should be their first choice in their application at universityadmissions.se.

Lund University Scholarships for Graduate International Students

Scholarship Name	Amount Disbursed	Eligibility
EDU-WACQT Scholarship	SEK 161,500 per year (INR 12,79,403)	For Master’s programmes in Photonics and Nanoscience The scholarship recipients must be from outside the EU/EEA The selection of the scholarship recipients will be based on the applicant’s academic grades and a personal motivation letter
The Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship	SEK 114,000 (INR 9,03,108)	This scholarship is for Master’s Programme in Industrial Design The selection of scholarship recipients is based on a personal motivation statement included in the application form
Lund University Global Scholarship	SEK 20 million (INR 15.84 Cr)	It is a merit-based scholarship for the Master’s Programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Applicant must be a citizen of a country from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) and be required to pay tuition fees Applicant must have made a complete application in a regular application round to Bachelor's or Master's level studies leading to a degree at Lund University. Note that the programme at Lund University that you are applying for a scholarship for should be your first choice in your application at universityadmissions.se.
Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals	A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 (INR 95,064) to cover living expenses   A travel grant of SEK 15,000 (INR 1,18,830) (one time)	Be a citizen of one of the 41 countries that is eligible for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals         Apply for a master’s programme that is eligible for the SI scholarship         Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions;   Have demonstrated work experience;          Have demonstrated leadership experience from current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.

Lund University Deadlines for Scholarships

Lund University offers many scholarships for international students every year and they are advised to apply before the deadlines. Check below the application deadlines for various scholarships offered at Lund University.

Scholarship Name	Deadline
Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals	Feb 12, 2024 – Feb 28, 2024
Lund University Global Scholarship Programme	Feb 12, 2024
The Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship	Feb 1, 2024 (closed)
EDU-WACQT Scholarship	Opens in Feb, 2024
Lund University Global Scholarship	Feb 18, 2024

Lund University Scholarships Application Process

To be able to apply at Lund University and be considered for any of the Lund University Scholarships, applicants must first have applied to the programme(s) they wish to study at Lund University. Applicants can do this through the online, national application website – www.universityadmissions.se – during the application period. Once applicants have made a complete application to studies leading to a degree and have paid the application fee, they will be able to apply for the scholarship. Note that the scholarship portal is different from the national application portal for studies. The link to the scholarship application portal is published on the web page of Lund University during the scholarship application period.

If an applicant is applying to a programme in Fine Art or Music or applying in the later application round, March–April, they will be contacted via email regarding when and how to apply for the scholarship.

Lund University External Scholarships for International Students

Besides the Lund University-sponsored scholarships, international students can avail of various scholarships offered by external funding agencies.  Check below the external scholarships available to Indian students to study in Sweden.

• Hani Zeini Scholarship
• Narotam Sekhsaria’s Scholarships
• JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship
• Unimoni Student Stars
• C. Mahindra Scholarship for PG Studies Abroad