The Axel Adler Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious tuition fee waiver awarded to outstanding international students admitted into selected Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
The scholarship is merit-based and focuses on the applicant’s academic qualifications in relation to the chosen programme. The Axel Adler Scholarship is funded by the Adlerbertska Scholarship Foundation, Adlerbertska Grant Foundation, and the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR).
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Gothenburg
- Host Country: Sweden
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: International Students (Non-EU/EEA required to pay tuition)
- Reward: Full Tuition Fee Waiver
- IELTS: As required by programme
- Deadline for Programme Application: January 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Axel Adler Scholarship is offered annually to high-achieving international students who are required to pay tuition fees in Sweden and who apply to an international, campus-based programme at the University of Gothenburg as their first priority.
The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the entire duration of the programme but does not cover living or accommodation expenses. Selection is competitive and based primarily on academic merit, as well as the applicant’s motivation and suitability for the chosen programme.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Axel Adler Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be required to pay tuition fees in Sweden
- Apply for an international, campus-based programme at the University of Gothenburg as first priority
- Have applied for and been admitted into:
- A full-time Master’s programme, or
- One of the following full-time Bachelor’s programmes:
- Software Engineering
- International Relations
- Business and Economics
- BFA Programme in Metal Art
- BFA Programme in Wood Oriented Furniture Design
- BFA Programme in Craft with Specialisation in Crafting Futures
- Submit the application for studies by January 15, 2026
- Pay the application fee and document eligibility for studies by February 2, 2026 via universityadmissions.se
- Have the University of Gothenburg programme listed as first priority on January 15, 2026
- Receive an official email invitation and apply for the scholarship between February 10 – 28, 2026
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Axel Adler Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage for the entire programme duration:
- Master’s programmes:
- 2 years / 120 credits
- 1 year / 60 credits (for selected programmes such as Investigative Journalism)
- Bachelor’s programmes:
- 3 years / 180 credits
- Master’s programmes:
- Student insurance coverage under FAS+, issued by Kammarkollegiet
Note:
- The scholarship does not cover living, accommodation, or travel expenses
- Scholars must complete at least 75% of credits per semester to retain the scholarship
CV and Letter of Motivation
When applying for the Axel Adler Scholarship, applicants must:
- Write a CV in the scholarship application system
- Write a Letter of Motivation highlighting academic strengths and suitability for the programme
Important:
- No documents can be uploaded
- The CV and motivation letter form the core basis of the selection process
Selection Process
- Scholarship applications are reviewed and ranked by academic staff
- Selection is based on:
- CV
- Letter of Motivation
- Academic merit
- One scholarship is awarded per programme
- Programmes under the Artistic Faculty will collectively receive four scholarships
- 2026 Update: Subject to funding availability, up to ten additional scholarships may be awarded to programmes with the highest number of applicants
Contact Information
- Office: International Centre, University of Gothenburg
- Email: [email protected]
Applicants who are eligible but do not receive an invitation email by the stated date (after checking spam folders) are advised to contact the scholarship office directly.
How to Apply
To apply for the Axel Adler Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Apply for an eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme at the University of Gothenburg through www.universityadmissions.se
- Select the University of Gothenburg programme as first priority before January 15, 2026
- Submit the programme application by January 15, 2026
- Pay the application fee and document eligibility for studies by February 2, 2026
- Wait for an official email invitation to apply for the scholarship (sent around February 10, 2026)
- Complete the scholarship application between February 10 – 28, 2026 by:
- Writing a CV in the online scholarship system
- Writing a Letter of Motivation (no document uploads allowed)
- Submit the scholarship application before the deadline
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