Malmö University
جامعة مالمو
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Malmö University in Sweden offers merit-based scholarships for qualified fee-paying master students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, covering partial or up to 100% of the tuition fee. The university also provides internal faculty-specific scholarships for registered students—such as the Faculty of Technology and Society (TS) fund—to support degree projects and student initiatives. Living and travel expenses are not covered.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes (2)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Malmö University Master's Scholarship (MUMS)
MasterTuition-Free12 majorsJanuary 15, 2027 - View Details
Faculty of Technology and Society (TS) Special Efforts Scholarship
MasterPartially Funded23 majorsOctober 15, 2027
Life and living
Malmö · Sweden
Life and living
Malmö · Sweden
Living in Malmö
Sweden’s third-largest and most multicultural city, linked to Copenhagen by the Øresund Bridge, home to Malmö University.
Student housing
Malmö University housing (Rönngården) costs SEK 5,811–6,638 a month for a single room and SEK 7,586–8,915 for a studio.
Transport for students
A 30-day ticket for all of Skåne costs SEK 1,370 (SEK 685 at half price), and the student discount can be combined with it where eligible. Until the end of 2026, state support halves the price of 30-day tickets in Skåne.
Top landmarks
Turning Torso
Amjad Sheikh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Malmöhus Castle
Kateryna Baiduzha · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Øresund Bridge
Nick-D · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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
5 faculties · 30 programmes
Faculties and programmes
5 faculties · 30 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 Culture and Society
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Architectural Engineering· BachelorSV
- Business Management· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Digital Media
- Environmental Science· BachelorSV
- Geography· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Graphic Design· BachelorSV
- International Relations· BachelorSV
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Supply Chain Management· BachelorSV
Faculty of Education and Society
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Early Childhood Education· BachelorSV
- History· PhD
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor
- Special Education· MasterSV
- Sports Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
Faculty of Health and Society
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- NursingSV
- Public Health· Bachelor, PhDSV
- Social Work· Bachelor, MasterSV
Faculty of Odontology
BachelorMasterPhDSVSwedish- Dentistry
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Faculty of Technology and Society
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishSVSwedish- Civil Engineering· BachelorSV
- Computer Science· Bachelor:SV· Master, PhD:SVEN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Digital Media· Bachelor:SV· Master:SVEN
- Game Development· BachelorSV
- Information Technology (IT)· BachelorSV
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Mechanical Engineering· BachelorSV
- Physics· Master, PhDEN
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master.
The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://mau.se/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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