The University of Borås provides a limited number of scholarships for highly qualified students applying to specific master’s programmes, covering approximately 75% of the tuition fee.
Application Deadline:
February 1, 2027 (tied to the national supporting-document deadline; scholarship applications open on December 1, 2026)
Tell Me About The Award:
The University of Borås Scholarships are offered to highly qualified international fee-paying students admitted to eligible master’s programmes. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee waiver covering approximately 75% of the tuition cost (with a potential conditional increase to 85% in the second year for two-year programme holders who complete 60 credits). It is designed exclusively for tuition reduction and does not cover living expenses or provide cash payments.
Which Fields are Eligible?:
Eligible master’s programmes in areas such as Data-Driven IT Management, AI Management, Textile Management, Fashion Marketing and Management, Digital Information Environments, Textile Value Chains, Textile Engineering, Technical Textile Innovation, and Resource Recovery (biotechnology, bioeconomy, sustainable energy processes, polymer materials, and sustainable civil engineering). Bachelor’s and artistic programmes are strictly excluded.
Type:
Tuition Fee Waiver / Partial Scholarship
Who can Apply?:
- Highly qualified international applicants required to pay tuition fees (non-EU/EEA and Switzerland citizens).
- Students who have applied for an eligible master’s programme at the University of Borås for the Autumn 2027 intake.
How are Applicants Selected?:
Scholarships are awarded based on good academic study records and qualifications that align with the university’s prioritized educational or research areas.
Which Countries Are Eligible?:
Global (International fee-paying students worldwide, excluding citizens of Sweden, EU/EEA, and Switzerland).
Where will the Award be Taken?:
University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
How Many Awards?:
A limited number of scholarships are offered annually.
What is the Benefit of the Award:
- A tuition fee waiver of approximately 75% for the programme.
- Potential conditional increase to 85% in the second year for two-year programme students upon completion of 60 credits.
How Long Will the Award Last?:
Duration of the master’s programme (one or two years, subject to academic progress, with at least 52.5 credits required before term three for continuing two-year awards).
How to Apply:
- Apply for an eligible master’s programme through University Admissions Sweden by January 15, 2027.
- Submit required supporting academic documents and pay the SEK 900 application fee (if applicable) by February 1, 2027.
- Submit a separate scholarship application through the official University of Borås scholarship portal starting from December 1, 2026.
