University of Gothenburg Axel Adler Scholarship (HDK-Valand)

Merit-based full tuition scholarship awarded to top-ranking non-EU/EEA applicants admitted to master's programs at HDK-Valand.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Top artistic portfolio evaluation and strong undergraduate academic performance
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section) or TOEFL 90
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Outstanding artistic portfolio submitted through the University of Gothenburg portal
Recommendation letters: Two academic or artistic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: 100% tuition fee waiver for full master's program duration
Application fee: SEK 900 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Full tuition waiver covering SEK 260,000/year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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