🇸🇪 Sweden — Lund University
Lund University Global Scholarship Programme
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6.5
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
PG
Deadline
October–January
Country
🇸🇪 Sweden
Coverage
25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% tuition fee reduction
About Lund University Global Scholarship Programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship Programme offers tuition fee reductions of 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% for non-EU/EEA citizens applying to master's programmes. Lund University is one of Scandinavia's oldest and most prestigious universities, consistently ranked among the top 100 globally.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 90
Coverage
- •25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% tuition fee reduction
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Lund University requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component. While the per-band minimum is moderate, a higher overall score strengthens your scholarship application since awards are based on academic merit.
- 2.Apply through the Swedish national application portal (universityadmissions.se) by the January deadline. The scholarship application is integrated into the admissions process — no separate scholarship form is needed.
- 3.Lund offers multiple levels of tuition reduction, so even if you do not receive a full waiver, partial scholarships can significantly reduce your costs. Demonstrate strong academic achievement and clear study motivation in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score does Lund University require for the Global Scholarship?
Lund University requires IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Some programmes may require higher scores. TOEFL iBT (90+) is also accepted as an alternative.
Does Lund University accept IELTS General Training?
No, Lund University requires IELTS Academic for all degree programmes. Swedish universities do not accept General Training for master's level admission.
Can I apply for the Lund Global Scholarship as an EU citizen?
No, the Lund University Global Scholarship is exclusively for non-EU/EEA citizens, as EU/EEA students do not pay tuition fees at Swedish universities. The scholarship covers tuition fee reductions ranging from 25% to 100%.
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।