Master'sFull tuition for an eligible international master’s programme; no living-expense support. Scholarship applications are free, but the separate admission application fee must be paid when applicable.

Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Upcoming full-tuition master’s scholarship for fee-paying non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. The autumn 2027 scholarship window is 16 January–1 February 2027; living expenses are excluded.

Provider: Uppsala University
Host country: Sweden
Deadline: Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met.
Region: Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: Fee-paying citizens outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, including African citizens, who demonstrate academic talent. An eligible Uppsala master’s must be the first-priority choice on University Admissions; admission requirements, documents and fee deadlines must be met.
Funding: Full tuition for an eligible international master’s programme; no living-expense support. Scholarship applications are free, but the separate admission application fee must be paid when applicable.
Study level: Master's
Deadline: Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met.

Key eligibility criteria

Fee-paying citizens outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, including African citizens, who demonstrate academic talent. An eligible Uppsala master’s must be the first-priority choice on University Admissions; admission requirements, documents and fee deadlines must be met.

About the Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027 (2026)

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: UPCOMING. The Uppsala University Global Scholarship covers full tuition for an eligible international master’s programme in Sweden. It does not fund living expenses. The confirmed autumn 2027 scholarship application window is 16 January–1 February 2027, so applications are not yet open as of 22 October 2026. Eligibility Fee-paying citizens outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, including African citizens, must demonstrate academic talent and rank their eligible Uppsala master’s first at University Admissions. Apply for admission on time and meet the programme’s entry, supporting-document and application-fee requirements. A scholarship application cannot repair a late admission application. Excluded programmes are Environmental Law (Joint Nordic), EACH, NABiS, Euroculture, MEME, Global Markets/Local Creativities, Implementation/Transformative Learning/Sustainability, International Humanitarian Action, PANGEA, Religion in Peace and Conflict, and Transformative Game Design. Check the official programme exclusion list (https://www.uu.se/en/study/masters-studies/scholarships/uppsala-university-scholarships) before applying. How to apply Admission and scholarship applications are separate. First submit the degree application and keep its eight-digit application number. When the scholarship window opens, follow the official application guide (https://www.uu.se/en/study/masters-studies/scholarships/application-guide); its form link will be published then. The scholarship application requires personal details, the admission application number and a motivation of no more than 350 words, not additional document uploads. There is no scholarship application fee, but admission charges remain separate. Applicants may select multiple qualifying Uppsala scholarships in the form, but can receive only one. Selection is highly competitive. Application timing Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met. Official information: https://www.uu.se/en/study/masters-studies/scholarships/uppsala-university-scholarships Application route: https://www.uu.se/en/study/masters-studies/scholarships/application-guide Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027 eligibility

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Fee-paying citizens outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, including African citizens, who demonstrate academic talent. An eligible Uppsala master’s must be the first-priority choice on University Admissions; admission requirements, documents and fee deadlines must be met.

Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027 document information

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How to apply for the Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027 2026

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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Fee-paying citizens outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, including African citizens, who demonstrate academic talent. An eligible Uppsala master’s must be the first-priority choice on University Admissions; admission requirements, documents and fee deadlines must be met.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027 deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Provider deadline
Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met.
Provider deadline information: Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met.. 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

Official sources and application route rechecked on 22 October 2026. Official 2027 scholarship terms and application guide retrieved on 22 October 2026. The guide explicitly says the scholarship form link will appear when the confirmed window opens; no live form is expected yet.

Last checked 10/22/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027?+

Fee-paying citizens outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, including African citizens, who demonstrate academic talent. An eligible Uppsala master’s must be the first-priority choice on University Admissions; admission requirements, documents and fee deadlines must be met.

What funding does the Uppsala University Global Scholarship 2027 offer?+

Listed funding: Full tuition for an eligible international master’s programme; no living-expense support. Scholarship applications are free, but the separate admission application fee must be paid when applicable.. 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: Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met.. 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.uu.se/en/study/masters-studies/scholarships/uppsala-university-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Fee-paying citizens outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, including African citizens, who demonstrate academic talent. An eligible Uppsala master’s must be the first-priority choice on University Admissions; admission requirements, documents and fee deadlines must be met.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Confirmed scholarship window: 16 January–1 February 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The separate University Admissions programme, document and application-fee deadlines must also be met.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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