SwedenUmeåPublic UniversityTaught in English, SwedishPartially FundedTuition from SEK 95,000 per yearUmeå University
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Umeå University in northern Sweden offers scholarships to high-achieving fee-paying master's students from outside the EU/EEA, usually covering part or all of the tuition fee, as well as salaried doctoral positions for researchers. Scholarships are applied for after applying to the program through Sweden's admissions website. Details are on the university's website.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Umeå University Scholarship for International Students 2027
Master, BachelorPartially Funded29 majorsJanuary 15, 2027
Life and living
Umeå · Sweden
Life and living
Umeå · Sweden
Living in Umeå
The largest city in northern Sweden, a young student city on the Ume River, home to Umeå University.
Student housing
Student housing in Umeå rents for about SEK 3,639–4,359 a month on 10-month contracts (2026 rents).
Transport for students
A 30-day ticket costs SEK 530 for students aged 20–25 (SEK 265 at half price) and SEK 590 for adults. Until the end of 2026, state support halves the price of 30-day tickets in Västerbotten.
Top landmarks
Bildmuseet
Fredriklarssonphotography · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Västerbotten Museum
Gammlia
Studying and living in Sweden
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Sweden (2026/2027): • Non-EU/EEA International Students: - Humanities & Social Sciences: 80,000 to 140,000 SEK per year (~7,500–13,000 EUR). - Engineering & Computer Science: 130,000 to 170,000 SEK per year. - Specialist programmes (KTH, Karolinska, Architecture): 160,000 to 260,000 SEK per year. • PhD studies: Completely tuition-free, operating as salaried positions. Living Expenses & Financial Requirement: • Average monthly living costs: 9,500 to 12,000 SEK for accommodation, food, and student transport. • Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) official maintenance requirement: ~10,314 SEK per month (~103,140 SEK for a 10-month academic year).
Working while studying
Work During Studies: • Sweden places no statutory limitation on the number of hours international students may work alongside their degree, provided students maintain satisfactory academic progress (completing at least 15 ECTS credits per semester). • Average hourly wage: 120 to 160 SEK. Post-Study Work & Settlement: • Upon graduation, international students can apply for a 12-month post-study residence permit to seek employment or establish an entrepreneurial business in Sweden. • Securing qualifying employment transitions directly into a Swedish Work Permit, with 4 years of continuous work leading to permanent residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 51 programmes
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 51 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Archaeology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- History· Bachelor, PhDSV
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Philosophy· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Theology & Religious Studies· Bachelor, PhDSV
Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- DentistrySV
- General MedicineSV
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· BachelorSV
- NursingSV
- Physical TherapySV
- Public Health· Master, PhDEN
- Sports Science· Bachelor:SV· Master:SVEN
Faculty of Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering· MasterEN
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering· BachelorSV
- Computer Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Geology· MasterEN
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor:SV· Master:SVEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Mechanical Engineering· BachelorSV
- Pharmacy· Bachelor, MasterSV
- Physics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Statistics· MasterEN
Faculty of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Corporate LawSV
- Criminal LawSV
- Geography· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- International Law· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Nutrition and Dietetics· BachelorSV
- Political Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Psychology· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Social Work· Bachelor, MasterSV
- Sociology· Bachelor, PhDSV
- Sports Science· BachelorSV
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Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· BachelorSV
- Economics
- Finance· MasterEN
- International Business· BachelorSV
- Marketing· MasterEN
- Statistics· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor:SV· Master:SVEN
Umeå School of Education (Teacher Education)
BachelorMasterPhDSVSwedish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor
- Special Education· Master
Umeå School of Architecture
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:SVEN
Umeå Academy of Fine Arts
BachelorMasterENEnglishSVSwedish- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor:SV· Master:EN
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Full or partial tuition waiver.
The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Programme application and fee, Scholarship interest form.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.umu.se/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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