Mälardalen University Scholarships 2026 to Study for free in Sweden

Sweden continues to open doors for high-achieving international students—and Mälardalen University (MDU) is once again stepping forward with a powerful opportunity for the 2026 intake. The Mälardalen University Scholarship Programme 2026 offers selected master’s applicants the chance to study in Sweden with 100% tuition fee coverage, making it an ideal option for ambitious students aiming for a European degree without the heavy financial burden of tuition fees.

With limited scholarships available and competition expected to be strong, this is a call-to-action opportunity for well-prepared applicants planning to make MDU their first academic choice in Sweden.

What the Scholarship Brings to the Table?

This scholarship is designed to remove the biggest barrier to studying in Sweden—tuition costs—so students can fully focus on academic progress.

• Covers 100% of the tuition fee for the entire master’s programme
• Valid as long as students follow the normal study pace (minimum 22.5 credits per semester, 45 credits per academic year)
• Automatically applied to tuition fees—no reimbursement process
• Awarded for the full programme duration, subject to academic compliance

Please note: The scholarship does not cover living expenses such as accommodation, food, or insurance, and it is discontinued if the student’s fee-paying status changes during the study period.

Who This Opportunity Is Designed For?

This funding initiative targets academically strong students from outside Europe who require tuition support to study in Sweden.

• Applicants must be citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
• Must be required to pay tuition fees in Sweden
• Must apply to a Master’s programme at Mälardalen University as their first choice
• All academic and supporting documents must be submitted on time via University Admissions
• The University Admissions application fee must be paid by the official deadline

Important exclusion: Students from Sweden’s twelve long-term development cooperation countries (including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and others) are not eligible for this scholarship and should instead apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship.

Application Pathway: Simple but Deadline-Sensitive

Applying for the Mälardalen University Scholarship is straightforward, but precision is essential. Applicants must complete their Master’s programme application through UniversityAdmissions.se and submit the MDU Scholarship Application Form https://www.mdu.se/en/malardalen-university/education/international/application-and-admission/malardalen-university-scholarship-programme alongside their academic documents. Both the programme application and the scholarship form must be completed within the same application window to be considered.

Scholarship results are communicated directly by Mälardalen University via email, using the same email address registered on the University Admissions platform.

Application Timeline

The deadline for submitting supporting documents and the Mälardalen University Scholarship application for the 2026 intake is 2 February 2026. Applicants who are successfully awarded the scholarship will receive official notification by email between 27 and 31 March 2026.