The University of Gothenburg Axel Adler Scholarships 2026 provide an exceptional chance for outstanding international students to pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs in Sweden. This highly competitive scholarship offers a full tuition fee waiver and is granted to top-performing applicants who demonstrate academic excellence and strong alignment with their selected program.
Supported by the Adlerbertska Scholarship Foundation, the Adlerbertska Grant Foundation, and the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR), the Axel Adler Scholarship is designed to empower talented students from around the world to achieve their academic aspirations at one of Sweden’s most prestigious universities the University of Gothenburg.
Summary of the Scholarship Application
- Host Country: Sweden
- Host University: University of Gothenburg
- Eligible Degree Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s
- Eligible Nationalities: Open to all international students
- Program Start Date: August 2026
- Application Deadline: 15 January to mid-February 2026 (annual)
Fields of Study
The Axel Adler Scholarship 2026 is open to applicants for:
- All full-time Master’s programs offered at the University of Gothenburg.
- Selected Bachelor’s programs, which include:
- Software Engineering
- International Relations
- Business and Economics
Number of Scholarships Available
- Only one scholarship is awarded per program at the University of
- Gothenburg. Additionally, four scholarships are specifically allocated for Master’s programs in Fine, Applied, and Performing Arts including Music and Performance Studies.
- Furthermore, two special Axel Adler Scholarships in Sustainability 2025 are offered to students enrolled in sustainability-focused degree programs.
Scholarship Benefits
- The Axel Adler Scholarship offers a full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the selected program.
- However, it does not include coverage for living expenses, travel costs, or other personal allowances.
- The scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of tuition, allowing students to concentrate fully on their academic goals.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Gothenburg Axel Adler Scholarship 2026, applicants must do the following:
- Apply for a full-time, in-person undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Gothenburg.
- Submit the completed application, including payment of the application fee and supporting documents, via Universityadmissions.se by January 15, 2025.
- Select one of the programs at the University of Gothenburg as your first choice during the application process.
For undergraduate degrees, eligible programs include Software Engineering, International Relations, and Business & Economics.
Application Process
- Apply for admission to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program at the University of Gothenburg before January 15, 2025.
- Pay the application fee and upload all required documents to confirm your eligibility.
- Eligible candidates will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to apply for the Axel Adler Scholarship by February 8, 2025.
- Use the link provided to fill out and submit the scholarship application form.