🇸🇪 Study in Sweden 2026 — Halmstad University Master’s & Exchange Scholarships: 25–50% Tuition Scholarships + Swedish Institute Awards

Overview

Halmstad University offers multiple scholarship opportunities for international students applying to Master’s programmes, as well as exchange students. Funding comes from:

• Halmstad University Scholarships

• Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarships

• Erasmus Scholarships (for exchange students)

Eligibility

For Halmstad University Master’s Scholarships

Applicants must:

• Apply to an HU Master’s programme as first priority.

• Apply by 15 January at University Admissions.

• Pay the application fee.

• Receive eligibility email to access scholarship form.

For Swedish Institute Scholarships

• Must meet all SI programme-specific criteria (Varies by programme).

• Apply for eligible Master’s programs.

• Women in STEM have a dedicated scholarship route.

For Erasmus Exchange Scholarships

Must:

• Be a citizen of an Erasmus-participating country.

• Be a registered university student.

• Have completed one year of studies before mobility (not required for traineeships).

• Be enrolled at a university that has a partnership with Halmstad University.

Benefits

Halmstad University Scholarship Covers:

• 25% or 50% tuition fee reduction

• Automatically extended each semester if 75% of credits are passed

• Covers tuition only — NOT:

  • Living costs

  • Family support

Swedish Institute Scholarships Include:

• Funding for full-time Master’s studies

• Opportunities include:

  • SI Scholarship for Global Professionals

  • SI Scholarship for Pioneering Women in STEM

• Aim: Build global leaders advancing UN SDGs

Erasmus Program Benefits for Exchange Students

• Scholarship from home university

• Most study and mobility expenses covered

• No study fees

Fellowship / Program Components

• Full-time Master’s studies in Sweden

• Access to global scholarship networks (SI)

• Erasmus traineeships and study semesters in Europe

Application Requirements

Halmstad University Scholarship

• Complete University Admissions application

• Pay application fee

• Receive and complete online scholarship form with application number

• Must maintain 75% course credit completion

Swedish Institute

• Must apply through SI portal

• Meet programme criteria

• Apply for eligible STEM programmes (if Pioneering Women)

Erasmus

• Provided through home university

• Students must check with Erasmus representative

Selection Criteria

• Academic merit:

  • GPA

  • University ranking

  • English proficiency

• No consideration for:

  • Work experience

  • Financial need

• Preference for:

  • Applicants from underrepresented countries

Application Process

Halmstad University Scholarship

• Application window: 9–25 February 2026

• Eligible applicants receive email with scholarship form

• Recipients notified March/April after first admission results

Swedish Institute

• Opens in February

• Online form + programme selection required

Erasmus

• Apply through home university

• Must confirm Erasmus partnership with HU

Important Dates