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Umeå University Scholarship for International Students

Last verified 30 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Umeå University Scholarship for International Students: Tuition fee reduction. Deadline: 5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET.

Provider
Umeå University
Host country
Sweden
Deadline
5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET
Region
Europe

Applying from your country? See your edition: Kenya · Nigeria · Ethiopia · Mozambique

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; rank Umeå first; complete programme application; pay applicable application fee; academic merit; current-student route also available.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.
Funding
Tuition fee reduction. Not covered: Partial award only; remaining tuition, living costs, travel and visa costs are not funded by this award. Sustainability Reporting and Financial Analysis double-degree programme excluded; no transfer of invitation to a lower-ranked programme.
Study level
Undergraduate, Masters
Deadline
5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; rank Umeå first; complete programme application; pay applicable application fee; academic merit; current-student route also available.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.

About the Umeå University Scholarship for International Students (2026)

## Eligibility Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; rank Umeå first; complete programme application; pay applicable application fee; academic merit; current-student route also available.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply. ## Who this may suit - **Ethiopia:** None - **Mozambique:** None - **Nigeria:** None - **Kenya:** None ## Funding Tuition fee reduction. Not covered: Partial award only; remaining tuition, living costs, travel and visa costs are not funded by this award. Sustainability Reporting and Financial Analysis double-degree programme excluded; no transfer of invitation to a lower-ranked programme. ## Language Meet English-language degree admission requirements. ## Deadline 5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET 2027 timeline: first-choice degree application 15 Jan 2027; fee 1 Feb; invitation 2–5 Feb; scholarship interest 5 Mar. Body eligibility bullets retain 2026 years—use published 2027 timeline with caution. Check the official page before applying; conditions and dates can change.

Umeå University Scholarship for International Students eligibility

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  • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; rank Umeå first; complete programme application; pay applicable application fee; academic merit; current-student route also available.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.

Umeå University Scholarship for International Students document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Umeå University Scholarship for International Students 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.umu.se/en/education/application-and-admission/scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; rank Umeå first; complete programme application; pay applicable application fee; academic merit; current-student route also available.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Umeå University Scholarship for International Students deadline & application timeline

    Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out
      10 Mar 2026

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out
      6 Sept 2026

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out
      5 Dec 2026

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out
      3 Feb 2027

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET

      Provider deadline information: 5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Rechecked against official source https://www.umu.se/en/education/application-and-admission/scholarships/ on 30 Oct 2026 (audience package 29 Oct 2026, EU-020). Conditional eligibility; one programme family.
    Last checked 10/30/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Umeå University Scholarship for International Students?+

    Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; rank Umeå first; complete programme application; pay applicable application fee; academic merit; current-student route also available.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.

    What funding does the Umeå University Scholarship for International Students offer?+

    Listed funding: Tuition fee reduction. Not covered: Partial award only; remaining tuition, living costs, travel and visa costs are not funded by this award. Sustainability Reporting and Financial Analysis double-degree programme excluded; no transfer of invitation to a lower-ranked programme.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.umu.se/en/education/application-and-admission/scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; rank Umeå first; complete programme application; pay applicable application fee; academic merit; current-student route also available.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 5 March 2027 at 23:59 CET. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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