Umea University Scholarship for International Students

Umea University, a flagship university of Northern Sweden, offers three types of scholarships to academically talented international students in concurrence with the Autumn semester intake. Present students of this eminent institution can also apply for this financial aid. The Umea University Scholarship is available for students international students taking admission to different master’s programs at the University. Students in the first year of the master’s programme at the university can also avail of this financial assistance. 

Scholarship	Umea University Scholarship
Eligible Students	International Students who are not citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
Types of Scholarship	Umea University Scholarship for International Students Erling-Persson Scholarship for International Students in Public Health Design by Umeå Scholarships for International Students
Official Website	www.umu.se/en/education/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/

Umea University Scholarship for International Students

Umea Scholarship for International Students is available to new admission for the autumn semester and present students of the university. Students with stellar academic records can apply for this scholarship. Beneficiaries are selected solely on the basis of merit. The Vice Chancellor of the university appoints a committee to select the deserving students. The university has laid down the eligibility criteria and application procedure for the scholarship. Students can apply for the same on the official website of the institution.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for International Students are as follows:

• Applicant must not be a citizen of Switzerland and European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) member nations.
• The student is required to complete their application for any master’s level course before the application deadline. 
• Candidate must pay their application fee in the scheduled period.
• Applicants must mention the master’s programme at Umea University as their top priority while filling out the Umea University application form on the admission website of the university (www.universityadmissions.se/intl/start).
• Students in the second-year master’s programme at Umea University are also eligible for the scholarship. 

Application Process

• Umea University forwards the Umea University Scholarship application information and instructions to eligible students via e-mail when the application process is initiated. The instructions are forwarded to students who have selected a master’s programme at the university or are students in second-year master’s courses at the university. 
• If any eligible student does not receive the application instructions via e-mail, they can contact the university at [email protected]

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Benefits

Students get a full or partial waiver on tuition fees, depending on the decision of the Vice Chancellor-appointed Committee. 

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Erling-Persson Scholarship for International Students in Public Health

Erling-Persson Scholarship for International Students is provided to students who have secured admission to masters level public health course at Umea University during the Autumn semester or are current students of the institution. This Umea University Scholarship is also administered by a Vice-Chancellor-appointed Committee. This financial assistance is sponsored by the Erling-Persson Family Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria

• The student must be a citizen of a country other than EEA/EU member nations and Switzerland.
• Candidate must complete their application process for the master’s level course in public health at Umea University before the application deadline.
• Applicant must pay the application fee in due time.
• While filling out the admission form at the official admission website of the university, the student must mention priority 1 for the public health masters level course.
• Current international students of Umea University who aspire to continue their academic journey at the same institution. 

Application Process

• Eligible candidates who have applied for admission to masters level public health programmes at Umea University and given priority 1 to any of these courses receive an e-mail with application instructions.
• Eligible candidates who have not received the mail before the opening date of the Umea University Scholarship application form can contact the concerned authority at [email protected].

Benefits

• Number of beneficiaries: 8 international students are awarded the Erling-Persson Umea University Scholarship every year.
• Benefits: Beneficiaries will receive an allowance of SEK 3000 (INR 23,833) per month and a full tuition fee waiver.

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Design by Umeå Scholarships for International Students

The Umea University collaborates with the Umea municipality to grant financial assistance under Umea Scholarships for International Students scheme. Students taking admission in any design programme at the master’s level at Umea University or currently enrolled students aspiring to continue higher education in design at the same institution can also apply for the same. This scholarship is sponsored by a donation from the Umea municipality- Umeå kommun. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must not be a citizen of EEA/EU countries and Switzerland.
• The student must have successfully completed the admission process of any master’s level course in Design. This process must be concluded before the Umea University Scholarship application deadline and the fee must be submitted in due time.
• Applicants must have mentioned a Umea University course as priority 1 while completing the admission process.

Application Process

• The Vice-Chancellor-appointed Committee shortlists eligible international students. 
• Shortlisted students pursuing master’s level design courses at Umea University receive an e-mail enlisting Design by Umeå Scholarships for International Students’ application instructions.
• Eligible students can contact [email protected], in case the university fails to send an e-mail before the opening date of the Umea University Scholarship. 

Benefits

Selected candidates receive a full or partial tuition fee waiver during their master’s course in design at Umea University.

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