Lund University Global Scholarship

Lund University · Checked September 26, 2026

Lund University's merit-based scholarship for top students from outside the EU/EEA who must pay tuition fees. It covers part or all of the tuition fee but no living costs; the university awards about SEK 26 million a year through the programme.

Deadline: Closed for 2026; last deadline was 16 February 2026. The application usually opens in early February.
FundingTuition only
LevelBachelor's, Master's
Study inSweden
SubjectsMaster's programmes in all subjects; a few Bachelor's (Development Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Geography)

What it covers

  • Partial or full tuition fee reduction (percentage depends on programme/faculty budget)

Who can apply

Pakistani citizens are eligible as citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who must pay tuition fees.

  • You apply in the regular round to a Master's programme leading to a degree (or one of the listed Bachelor's programmes).
  • The Lund programme is your first choice on universityadmissions.se.
  • You meet the admission requirements.
  • You can fund your living costs as required by the Swedish Migration Agency.

Selection is purely on merit: strong academic performance, fit with the programme and commitment to Lund. Financial need is not considered.

How to apply

  1. Apply for the programme at universityadmissions.se, ranking Lund first, and pay the application fee.
  2. When the scholarship round opens (usually February), use the link on the Lund page to reach the separate scholarship portal.
  3. Upload a Scholarship Motivation Letter (max. 600 words).
  4. Submit before the deadline; you hear about the scholarship after admission results.

Documents you usually need

  • Complete application at universityadmissions.se
  • Scholarship Motivation Letter (max. 600 words)

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.