SwedenAxel Adler Scholarship provides a tuition fee waiver for fee-paying international students admitted to eligible international Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at the University of Gothenburg. The Axel Adler Scholarship recognises academic excellence and covers full tuition fees for the duration of the admitted study programme, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
The scholarship is funded by foundations including the Adlerbertska Scholarship Foundation and is administered by the University of Gothenburg in cooperation with University Admissions (universityadmissions.se). Eligible applicants are invited to complete a scholarship application after applying to the University of Gothenburg as their first choice.
Axel Adler Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition Fee Waiver: Full coverage of the tuition fees for the duration of the admitted study programme (paid directly by the foundations to the university).
- Duration: Scholarship covers the standard duration of the admitted bachelor’s or master’s programme (conditioned on maintaining satisfactory academic progress).
- Award numbers: One scholarship is awarded for each eligible master’s and bachelor’s programme; additional scholarships available for Artistic Faculty and sustainability-focused programmes.
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Axel Adler Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Must be required to pay tuition fees in Sweden (non-EU/EEA fee-paying students).
- Must apply for an international campus-based bachelor’s or master’s programme at the University of Gothenburg as your first choice via universityadmissions.se.
- Must meet all general and specific entry requirements, pay the application fee, and submit required application documents by 1 February 2027.
- Applicants are evaluated on academic merits, CV and Letter of Motivation submitted in the scholarship application system.
Which Fields are Eligible
- Eligible Master’s Programs: All international campus-based master’s programs (including designated sustainability-focused master’s programs). Note: Distance learning master’s programs (such as Education for Sustainable Development) are ineligible.
- Eligible Bachelor’s Programs:
- Software Engineering and Management
- Computer Science and AI
- International Relations
- Business and Economics
- BFA Program in Metal Art
- BFA Program in Wood Oriented Furniture Design
- BFA Program in Craft with Specialisation in Crafting Futures
- (Plus selected programs across the Artistic Faculty)
How to Apply for Axel Adler Scholarship?
- Submit an application for an eligible international bachelor’s or master’s programme at the University of Gothenburg as your first choice via universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027.
- Pay the university application fee and submit all required academic entry documentation by 1 February 2027.
- Watch your University Admissions email inbox around 10 February 2027 for an invitation and instructions to access the scholarship application portal.
- Complete the scholarship application in the portal by submitting a CV and a Letter of Motivation (maximum 3,000 characters each) before the portal closing date.
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Applications close on Friday, 15 January 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Axel Adler Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, selection, and how to apply for the tuition fee waiver at the University of Gothenburg.
What does the Axel Adler Scholarship cover?
The Axel Adler Scholarship provides a tuition fee waiver covering the full tuition fees for the duration of the admitted bachelor’s or master’s programme. It does not cover living costs, accommodation, travel expenses, or the university application fee. Continuation is conditioned on satisfactory academic progress and completion of at least 75% of semester credits.
Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?
The scholarship is open to fee-paying international students who are required to pay tuition fees in Sweden (non-EU/EEA students). Applicants must apply for an eligible international campus-based bachelor’s or master’s programme at the University of Gothenburg as their first choice via universityadmissions.se and meet all entry requirements.
Which programmes are eligible for the Axel Adler Scholarship?
Eligible programmes include most international campus-based master’s programmes and selected international bachelor’s programmes listed by the University of Gothenburg, including several programmes in the Artistic Faculty and specified bachelor programmes. Distance-learning master’s programmes are generally ineligible.
How many scholarships are awarded?
One scholarship is awarded for each eligible master’s programme and each eligible bachelor’s programme. Four scholarships are available across all Artistic Faculty programmes, with additional scholarships for sustainability-focused master’s programmes and possibly up to 10 extra scholarships if surplus funds permit.
What are the application deadlines?
Key dates include 15 January 2027 as the deadline to apply for an international bachelor’s or master’s programme at University Admissions as your first choice, and 1 February 2027 as the deadline to pay the application fee and submit all required academic entry documentation. Scholarship portal invitations are typically emailed around 10 February 2027.
How are applicants selected for the scholarship?
Academic staff evaluate and rank scholarship submissions primarily on the applicant’s qualifications for the programme, together with the submitted CV and Letter of Motivation in the scholarship application system. Academic merits and relevance to the programme are also taken into account.
Do scholarship recipients receive living cost support?
No. The Axel Adler Scholarship covers tuition fees only and does not provide funding for living expenses, accommodation, travel costs, or the university application fee. Recipients are expected to secure means to cover these costs independently.
When will scholarship applicants receive the invitation to apply?
Eligible applicants who applied as their first choice via University Admissions and submitted required documentation will typically be emailed an invitation and instructions to access the scholarship application portal around 10 February 2027. Applicants should monitor the email address used on their University Admissions application.
What documents are required in the scholarship application?
The scholarship application requires a CV and a Letter of Motivation (each with specified maximum length, e.g., up to 3,000 characters as indicated). Applicants must also have submitted all admission supporting documents to University Admissions by the programme documentation deadline.
How long does the scholarship last if awarded?
The scholarship covers tuition fees for the standard duration of the awarded bachelor’s or master’s programme, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Continuation may require completion of at least 75% of semester credits and meeting any other conditions set by the funders or the university.
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