International students from 33 eligible countries can apply for fully funded postgraduate studies at Swedish universities. The admission application deadline is January 15, 2027, while scholarship applications open in February.

Students planning to pursue a master’s degree abroad can now prepare applications for the Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027. The fully funded government scholarship offers international students an opportunity to study at leading Swedish universities during the Autumn 2027 intake.

Managed by the Swedish Institute, a government agency, the programme supports international professionals seeking advanced academic qualifications and opportunities to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.

Sweden offers approximately 1,000 English-taught master’s programmes, generally lasting one or two years. However, candidates must first secure admission to an eligible master’s programme before applying for the scholarship.

Swedish Institute Scholarship 2027: What does it cover?

The scholarship provides financial support throughout the selected master’s programme. Its benefits include:

• Full tuition fees: Coverage of tuition costs at the chosen Swedish university.
• Monthly stipend: Financial assistance towards living expenses.
• Insurance: Coverage against illness and accidents.
• Travel allowance: Financial support for travel to and from Sweden.
• Professional networking: Membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP).

The scholarship supports full-time master’s studies lasting one or two academic years.

Who can apply?

Applicants must be citizens of one of the 33 eligible countries and meet the programme’s academic and professional requirements.

Candidates must apply for an eligible master’s programme, secure admission to a Swedish university and demonstrate at least 3,000 hours of relevant work experience.

The experience requirement can include full-time or part-time employment, freelance assignments and self-employment.

Eligible countries include Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, India? No. India is not included in the published list of eligible countries. Other eligible nations include Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Ukraine and Vietnam.

How to apply for the SI Global Scholarship 2027?

The application process involves two stages.

Step 1: Apply for a master’s programme

Candidates must apply through UniversityAdmissions.se by January 15, 2027. Applicants can select up to four master’s programmes and will receive an eight-digit application number.

Step 2: Submit the scholarship application

The SI scholarship application portal is scheduled to open on February 8 and close on February 24, 2027. Only candidates who meet the admission requirements can proceed with the scholarship application.

Required documents include a CV of no more than three pages, two reference letters, proof of work experience, a valid passport copy and a motivation letter.

Important deadlines:

• Master’s admission application: January 15, 2027
• SI scholarship application opens: February 8, 2027
• SI scholarship application closes: February 24, 2027

Candidates should consult the official Swedish Institute website for the final eligibility criteria, participating programmes and application guidelines.