Scholarships

You are guaranteed a tuition scholarship when you apply to a Dalarna University master’s programme as your first choice and are admitted. You can also earn additional scholarships based on your academic results during your studies.

If you are required to pay tuition fees for a master's programme, you may be eligible for two Dalarna University scholarships.

  • Choose Dalarna First Scholarship – A guaranteed a tuition fee waiver of 5,000 SEK if you rank a Dalarna University master's programme as your first choice, apply by the deadline and are admitted.
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship – A tuition fee waiver awarded during your studies if you achieve outstanding academic results.

Your eligibility for the scholarships is assessed using objective criteria.
Everyone who meets the criteria receives the scholarship.

You may also be eligible for a fully funded Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship, which has separate eligibility requirements and an independent application process.

These scholarships are only available to fee-paying students who plan to study a master's programme. They are not available for bachelor's programmes or standalone courses.

Select a scholarship below for details about eligibility and how to apply.

If you apply to a master's programme at Dalarna University and rank it as your first choice on UniversityAdmissions.se, you may qualify for the Choose Dalarna First Scholarship. The scholarship reduces your first-semester tuition fee by 5,000 SEK. 

You will receive the scholarship if you:

  1. Apply to a Dalarna University master’s programme and rank it as your first-choice by the on-time application deadline.
  2. Submit a scholarship application by February 15th (autumn intake) or September 15th (spring intake).
  3. Are admitted to any master’s programme at Dalarna University

As long as you meet these three conditions and are required to pay tuition fees, you will automatically receive a 5,000 SEK tuition fee reduction. The reduction will be deducted from your first-semester invoice.

This scholarship is our way of recognising your commitment to choosing Dalarna University.

You can now apply for the Choose Dalarna First scholarship for the January 2027 intake.

Apply now for the Choose Dalarna First Scholarship

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Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute (SI) is a Swedish government agency that offers scholarships for applicants to master's programmes from selected countries outside the EU.

SI scholarships cover both tuition fee and living expenses to the amount of 12,000 SEK per month. A travel grant is also issued to the recipient.

Most year's between five to ten students admitted to Dalarna University are awarded an SI scholarship.
SI offers two scholarship programmes that may be relevant to Dalarna University applicants:
 

    • Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (SISGP)..
      This scholarship targets applicants to master's programmes from 33 countries with demonstrated leadership in their work experience.
      The scholarship application period will be in February 2027 and applications are made directly to the Swedish Institute via the SI website.

      In 2026, the following Dalarna University programmes were eligible for SISGP scholarships:
      • Business Intelligence
      • Business Studies
      • Data Science
      • Energy Efficient Built Environment
      • Global Sexual Reproductive Health
      • Solar Energy Engineering
    • Pioneering Women in STEM.
      If you are a female applicant from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand or Vietnam and apply to one of the designated STEM programmes at Dalarna University then you can apply for this scholarship.

      In 2026, the following Dalarna University programmes were eligible for Pioneering Women in Stem scholarships:
      • Business Intelligence
      • Data Science
      • Energy Efficient Built Environment
      • Solar Energy Engineering

Before applying for an SI scholarship, you must first apply for one of the approved master's programmes at Dalarna University. It is possible to be a candidate for both SI scholarships.
Read about the scholarships on the SI website.

This scholarship recognises your achievements as you progress in your studies and is guaranteed for all students who qualify. Everyone who meets the criteria receives a scholarship.

You can receive two types of award through the Academic Excellence Scholarship:

  • A Semester Award – awarded for each semester in which you meet the criteria
  • A Programme Distinction – awarded at the end of your programme if you qualify for the Semester Award in all semesters

How to qualify for the Semester Award

You qualify for the Semester Award if you:

  • Complete all 30 credits that are part of your master's programme curriculum for that semester
  • Achieve outstanding academic results (15 credits with the top possible grades)

  • Ensure all course results are reported within six weeks after the semester ends

  • Maintain good academic standing by adhering to the university’s rules on academic integrity

How and when to apply for the Semester Award

Submit an online application for the Semester Award during the following periods, when the application link will be active:

    • February 1 to February 15 (for autumn semester results)

    • July 1 to July 15 (for spring semester results)

Each semester is evaluated independently. Even if you don’t qualify one semester, you can still apply and be awarded the scholarship for future semesters when you meet the criteria.

Award sizes by Master's programme

Campus programmes  Semester award  Programme distinction Total possible award

Business Studies with an International Focus

Economics

Tourism Destination Development

  10,000 SEK  10,000 SEK  30,000 SEK
Business Intelligence  10,000 SEK  15,000 SEK 35,000 SEK
Data Science  10,000 SEK  30,000 SEK 70,000 SEK
Energy Efficient Built Environment  15,000 SEK  20,000 SEK 50,000 SEK
Global Sexual Reproductive Health  15,000 SEK  20,000 SEK 50,000 SEK
Solar Energy Engineering (2-years)  15,000 SEK  30,000 SEK 90,000 SEK
Sustainability and Tourism  10,000 SEK  20,000 SEK 60,000 SEK
Online programmes:      

Applied English Linguistics

Democracy, Citizenship and Change

English with a Specialization in Literature

  5,000 SEK 10,000 SEK  20,000 SEK

Intercultural Literature Studies

  5,000 SEK 20,000 SEK 40,000 SEK

How many scholarships are awarded each semester?
There is no limit to the number of Choose Dalarna First Scholarships or Academic Excellence Scholarships awarded. Every student who meets the eligibility criteria and submits an application during the designated periods will receive the scholarship.

When will I know if I will receive the Choose Dalarna First Scholarship?
We will publish a list of all admitted students who fulfilled the criteria for the Choose Dalarna First Scholarship by April 1 (for the autumn semester) and November 1 (for the spring semester).
If your name is on the list, the 5,000 SEK scholarship will be applied automatically to your first-semester tuition fee.

How do I qualify for the Choose Dalarna First Scholarship, and do I need to apply separately?
To qualify, you must:

  • Rank any campus-based Dalarna University programme as your first choice when applying on UniversityAdmissions.se.
  • Submit the Dalarna University scholarship application by February 15th (for autumn intake) or September 15th (for spring intake).

Even if you are admitted to a different DU programme than your first choice, you may still receive the scholarship as long as any eligible DU programme was your top choice.

How do I know that my scholarship application was received?

After you submit your application for the Choose Dalarna First Scholarship or the Academic Excellence Scholarship, a confirmation screen is displayed. If you saw this screen, your application was submitted successfully. You will not receive a confirmation email.

Do I need to notify anyone if I am conditionally admitted or offered an SI scholarship?
No.

The Swedish Institute receives admission data directly from University Admissions. Conditional admission does not affect your eligibility for a scholarship.
If you're awarded an SI scholarship, Dalarna University will be informed directly. You don’t need to notify either organisation.

Can I receive both a Dalarna University scholarship and a Swedish Institute scholarship?
No. While you're welcome to apply for both, if you're selected for an SI scholarship, your Dalarna University scholarship will not be applied. Receiving a scholarship from Dalarna University does not impact your chances of getting a scholarship from the Swedish Institute.

Are there scholarships based on financial or other need?
Scholarships are not specifically linked to an applicants financial situation or other circumstances. The "Choose Dalarna First" scholarship is for everyone who is required to pay tuition fees and admitted who selected Dalarna University as their first choice. The "Academic Excellence Scholarship" is also available to every fee-paying student who fulfills the specific criteria for their programme of study.

Can I get a scholarship if I am studying at the bachelor's level?
No. Dalarna University scholarships are only available for master's programmes.

Can I get a scholarship if I am studying a master's programme online?
Yes. Students starting in 2026 can receive Dalarna University scholarships for all DU master's programmes, including those taught online.

How do I apply for the Academic Excellence Scholarship, and do I need to reapply each semester?

You must submit an application each semester using the form on the Dalarna University scholarship website so your academic performance can be reviewed. After submitting the application form, you will see an on-screen confirmation that your application has been received. No confirmation email is sent.

  • If you start your programme in 2026 or later, the application periods are:
    • February 1 to February 15 (for autumn semester results)
    • July 1 to July 15 (for spring semester results)

If you didn’t qualify one semester but do in another, you can still apply and receive the award for that semester.

What is the Programme Distinction, and how do I qualify for it?
The Programme Distinction is an additional scholarship awarded at the end of your programme if you received the Academic Excellence Scholarship in every semester of your studies.
You can apply for it at the same time as your final Semester Award application. If you meet the criteria, the scholarship will be paid out after you graduate.

I started studying in 2025 and will continue in 2026. Can I apply for one of the new scholarships?
No. The new scholarship structure applies only to students who begin a new programme in 2026 or later. If you started your programme in 2025 or earlier, you will continue under the previous scholarship structure for the duration of your studies.

 

Contact

International student recruitment officers
study@du.se
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