The University of Gothenburg Axel Adler Scholarship offers an exceptional fully funded opportunity for international students pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s programmes at the University of Gothenburg.
This prestigious scholarship provides full tuition coverage, with selection based primarily on the academic excellence and qualifications of applicants in relation to their chosen study programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Sweden
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Axel Adler Scholarship 2026 is a tuition fee waiver awarded to outstanding students enrolled in international Bachelor’s or Master’s programmes at the University of Gothenburg.
This scholarship is funded by the Adlerbertska Scholarship Foundation, the Adlerbertska Grant Foundation, and the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR).
Selection is highly competitive and based on the applicant’s qualifications, motivation, and alignment with their chosen field of study.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Axel Adler Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be required to pay tuition fees in Sweden.
- Apply for an international, campus-based programme at the University of Gothenburg as their first choice.
- Complete their study application by January 15, 2026, and pay the application fee while submitting all supporting documents by February 3, 2026 via www.universityadmissions.se.
For comprehensive details, applicants are advised to review the document titled “Axel Adler Scholarship 2026 – Requirements and Detailed Information.”
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship
- Full tuition fee coverage for the selected programme.
- The scholarship does not include additional financial support for living costs or travel expenses.
Required Documents
Applicants are expected to submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of Motivation
The CV and Motivation Letter form the basis for selection. In the letter, applicants should highlight key achievements and demonstrate commitment to their field of study. No additional documents can be attached to the scholarship application.
Academic assessors evaluate applications based on both the scholarship documents and the candidate’s admission application, assessing suitability, motivation, and readiness for the programme.
Only one scholarship is awarded per programme, except for Master’s programmes in Fine Art, Crafts, Design, Music, and Performance, where a total of four scholarships are available across all programmes.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship,
- First, apply for admission to an eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme at the University of Gothenburg.
- Applicants who select the University of Gothenburg as their first choice via universityadmissions.se and meet the criteria will receive an email invitation with scholarship application instructions around February 10, 2026.
- If you are eligible but do not receive the email (after checking your spam folder), contact the university by emailing [email protected] for assistance.
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