About the opportunity
The Axel Adler Scholarship is the University of Gothenburg’s primary scholarship scheme for international, tuition fee-paying students admitted to campus-based bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. Financed jointly by the Adlerbertska Scholarship Foundation, the Adlerbertska Grant Foundation, and the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR), the award grants a full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the chosen study program. Recipients are selected primarily on their qualifications and suitability, evaluated through a CV and motivation letter. Additionally, students admitted to qualified sustainability-focused master’s programs are considered for the specialized Axel Adler Scholarship for Sustainability.
Funding and benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver for the admitted program duration
- Tuition fees are paid directly to the University of Gothenburg on the recipient's behalf
Who can apply?
- Must be liable to pay tuition fees in Sweden
- Must apply for an eligible international, campus-based bachelor's or master's program at the University of Gothenburg as your first choice via universityadmissions.se
- Must meet the entry requirements and pay the university application fee by February 1, 2027
- For undergraduate study, applicants must apply to one of the seven designated bachelor's programs: Software Engineering and Management, Computer Science and AI, International Relations, Business and Economics, BFA in Metal Art, BFA in Wood Oriented Furniture Design, or BFA in Craft with Specialisation in Crafting Futures
- For the Axel Adler Scholarship for Sustainability, applicants must be admitted to an eligible campus-based sustainability-focused master's program
- Applicants enrolled in distance-learning degrees (such as the Master's in Education for Sustainable Development) are not eligible
Required documents
- Complete academic admission dossier submitted to University Admissions in Sweden
- Curriculum Vitae entered directly into the scholarship application portal (maximum 3,000 characters; no file uploads)
- Letter of motivation entered directly into the scholarship application portal (maximum 3,000 characters; no file uploads)
When to apply
- Study admission application deadline: January 15, 2027 (via universityadmissions.se)
- Admission fee payment and supporting document deadline: February 1, 2027
- Scholarship portal invitation email distributed: Around February 10, 2027
- Scholarship results announced for master's applicants: April 12, 2027
- Scholarship results announced for bachelor's applicants: April 15, 2027
How to apply
- Submit your program application selecting an eligible University of Gothenburg program as your first priority at universityadmissions.se by January 15, 2027
- Pay the application fee and submit all documentation demonstrating that you meet general and specific entry requirements at universityadmissions.se by February 1, 2027
- Check your registered email account around February 10, 2027, for the official invitation link to the scholarship system
- Log into the scholarship application tool and input your CV and letter of motivation within the 3,000-character limit per section
- Submit your scholarship application before the stated deadline in the scholarship portal
Additional information
- One scholarship is typically allocated per master's program and eligible bachelor's program, with four total scholarships reserved across all Artistic Faculty programs
- Up to 10 additional scholarships may be granted to high-demand programs if funding permits, and 2 to 12 awards are granted under the Sustainability track
- Recipients must complete at least 75% of their course credits each semester to maintain scholarship standing
- The scholarship cannot be combined with any other award covering tuition fees
- Late applications are strictly not considered
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- International fee-paying students who have prioritized the University of Gothenburg as their undisputed first-choice institution for Swedish university admissions
- Applicants with strong academic preparation and clear, focused professional profiles who can concisely communicate their motivation within the 3,000-character limit
- Prospective master's students pursuing specialized sustainability disciplines eligible for the dedicated Axel Adler Sustainability track
What should you think carefully about?
- The scholarship provides only a tuition fee waiver; recipients must independently finance living expenses, housing, and travel in Gothenburg
- Selection requires ranking Gothenburg as your first priority on University Admissions, eliminating flexibility if you prefer other Swedish universities
- Undergraduate eligibility is limited strictly to seven specific bachelor's degree programs
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship fits prospective international students seeking a high-quality Scandinavian university degree without incurring tuition debt, provided they have existing savings, external funding, or familial support to finance Swedish living expenses.
Our take
Fee-paying applicants targeting eligible undergraduate or master's degrees at Gothenburg should prioritize this program, while applicants who require a full living stipend or travel allowance will need to secure supplementary external funding.
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