OpenFieldUmeå University International Master's Scholarships (EC Excellence)
Umeå University's premier merit-based scholarship program for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries, awarding tuition fee remissions to top international scholars.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Top-tier academic marks (typically top 10% of class, GPA 3.7+ equivalent) from recognized universities.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated academic excellence and strong scholarship motivation statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Applied as first choice program on Universityadmissions.se.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition waiver: Full or partial tuition fee remissions covering 100% or 50% of international tuition fees for Master's studies
- Application fee
- SEK 900 national application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered for top-ranked scholarship awardees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Annual scholarship application deadline for admitted students)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Umeå University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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