Axel Adler Scholarship – University of Gothenburg

The Axel Adler Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship designed to support high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a full-time Master’s degree at University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The scholarship aims to attract talented students from around the world and support academic excellence in an international study environment.

What’s Offered

• Tuition fee coverage for the selected Master’s programme

• The scholarship covers tuition fees only

• Living expenses are not included

• Access to the University of Gothenburg’s academic resources, student services, and international support environment

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to fee-paying international students (students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland)

• Applicants must be required to pay tuition fees to study in Sweden

• Applicants must apply for and be admitted to a full-time Master’s programme at the University of Gothenburg

• Strong academic performance in previous studies

• A clear motivation and academic focus aligned with the chosen Master’s programme

• Ability to finance living costs independently during the study period

Process & Structure

• Apply for admission to a Master’s programme at the University of Gothenburg

• After applying for the programme, submit a separate scholarship application

• Applications are assessed based on:

  • Academic merit

  • Motivation and relevance of prior studies

  • Overall academic potential

• Final decisions are made by the university’s scholarship selection committee

Academic Fields

The Axel Adler Scholarship supports a wide range of English-taught Master’s programmes, including:

• Social Sciences and Humanities

• Business, Economics, and Law

• Science and Technology

• Education

• Arts and Culture

Important Things to Know

• The scholarship is highly competitive

• Receiving admission to a Master’s programme does not guarantee receiving the scholarship

• Students must secure sufficient funds for housing, food, insurance, and daily expenses

• The scholarship is typically awarded for one academic year and may be extended depending on programme structure and academic performance

Deadline

• Scholarship application deadlines usually follow the Master’s programme application deadlines

• Most deadlines fall between January and February for programmes starting in the autumn semester