Lund University offers 10+ scholarships, of which 8 are open to Indian applicants across Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels. The flagship Lund University Global Scholarship (LUGS) distributes about SEK 26 million (INR 25.56 Crore) in fee waivers each year to non-EU students.
Indian applicants stack LUGS with the Swedish Institute stipend, Tata loan-scholarships, or the Sten K. Johnson full tuition award for entrepreneurship. That mix decides whether a Lund master’s costs INR 20 Lakhs, INR 8 Lakhs, or effectively nothing.
- Standard Master’s tuition: SEK 100,000 to 205,000 (INR 9.83 to 20.15 Lakhs) per year
- With a 50% LUGS waiver: SEK 50,000 to 102,500 (INR 4.92 to 10.07 Lakhs) per year
- LUGS 100% plus Swedish Institute stipend: full tuition covered, SEK 12,000 (INR 1.18 Lakhs) monthly living, SEK 15,000 (INR 1.47 Lakhs) one-time travel
- Next LUGS deadline: tentative February 16, 2027 (Autumn 2027 intake, annual cycle)
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 SEK = INR 9.83 as of September 2026. "Non-EU/EEA" means citizens outside the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland; Indian passport-holders sit in this group and pay tuition at Lund.
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Lund University Scholarships for UG Students
Lund runs a narrow Bachelor fee-waiver window. LUGS at UG level covers only four programmes: Development Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science.
| Scholarship | Coverage | Who Qualifies | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lund University Global Scholarship (Bachelor tier) | 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition | Non-EU/EEA citizen admitted to one of the four eligible Bachelor programmes with a strong academic record | Tentative February 16, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Faculty-linked top-up on LUGS | Small percentage stack on the base LUGS award | Auto-considered after admission decision in late March 2027 | Runs with the LUGS window |
Bachelor tuition at Lund ranges from SEK 120,000 to SEK 345,000 (INR 11.80 to 33.91 Lakhs) per year. Lab-heavy science degrees sit at the top of that band; humanities and Development Studies sit at the bottom.
A 50% waiver on a mid-tier UG programme brings the annual bill to roughly INR 15 Lakhs. Full 100% covers are rare at Bachelor level, since the LUGS pool is master’s-weighted.
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Lund University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Most of Lund’s SEK 26 million (INR 25.56 Crore) LUGS pool goes to master’s applicants. Indian recipients cluster in Finance, Data Analytics, Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship tracks.
| Scholarship | Coverage | Who Qualifies | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lund University Global Scholarship (Master’s tier) | 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition fee | Non-EU/EEA citizen admitted to any master’s programme with Lund as first choice; consistent high academic performance | Tentative February 16, 2027 (opens early February 2027, Autumn 2027 intake) |
| Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship Scholarship | Full tuition (100%) | Admitted to MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation; motivation letter on entrepreneurial ambition | Tentative February 16, 2027 |
| Faculty and programme top-up on LUGS | Varies; partial waiver stacked on LUGS | Programme-specific, auto-considered after admission | Runs with the LUGS window |
Master tuition sits between SEK 100,000 and SEK 205,000 (INR 9.83 to 20.15 Lakhs) per year. A 50% LUGS award on MSc Finance (SEK 155,000) trims the annual bill from INR 15.24 Lakhs to about INR 7.62 Lakhs.
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants report that 25% and 50% waivers dominate LUGS master’s awards. Full 100% covers concentrate in the Sten K. Johnson stream for MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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India-Specific Scholarships at Lund University
Lund has no direct India-only scholarship in its own budget. Indian applicants layer Tata, Inlaks and Ravi Sankaran awards on top of LUGS to close the funding gap.
| Scholarship | Coverage | Who Qualifies | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | Loan up to INR 20 Lakhs (repayable over 7 years) plus a gift grant of INR 1 to 7.5 Lakhs | Indian citizen admitted to overseas PG, PhD or post-doc in any discipline | Tentative January 5 to March 29, 2027 |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship | Up to USD 100,000 (INR 83 Lakhs) covering tuition, living and one-way airfare | Indian citizen under 30 with a strong first degree; admitted to eligible PG in select fields | Tentative March 31, 2027 |
| Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust Scholarship | Up to INR 6 Lakhs | Indian women graduates in social work, health, education or public welfare | Tentative March 2027 (annual) |
| Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Small Grant | Project-based, varies | Indian students working in biodiversity or conservation research | Rolling; tentative July 2027 window |
The Tata Endowment is a loan-scholarship: the interest-free loan converts partially into a gift if repayment stays on schedule. Applicants shortlist through a written test in Mumbai followed by a panel interview.
Inlaks funds a smaller cohort (usually 8 to 12 candidates a year) across all destinations, so competition is sharp. Both Tata and Inlaks can be stacked with a 50% LUGS to fully close the tuition gap at a Lund master’s.
Reddit Insight: Indian shortlisted candidates often use J.N. Tata as the primary funder for Lund. The Inlaks cohort skews toward US and UK schools; Tata’s INR 20 Lakhs lines up neatly with SEK 155,000 tuition after a 50% LUGS.
Lund University PhD Scholarships
Lund does not run tuition-only PhD scholarships. Doctoral candidates are employed as salaried researchers, so most PhDs at Lund are effectively fully funded through employment, not a grant.
A Lund doctoral position typically includes:
- Four-year employment contract with the university (Doktorandtjänst)
- Monthly salary from SEK 30,000 (INR 2.95 Lakhs), rising each year of the programme
- Full Swedish social benefits: pension, parental leave, sick pay and health insurance
- Waived tuition throughout the four-year programme
| Route | Coverage | Who Qualifies | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaried Doctoral Position (Doktorandtjänst) | Monthly salary from SEK 30,000 (INR 2.95 Lakhs) with pension, insurance and paid leave; zero tuition | Master’s holder hired against a specific advertised PhD project | Rolling; ads run through the year on lu.se and euraxess.se |
| Externally Funded PhD (research council or industry) | Full salary plus dedicated research budget | Approved external funder with faculty co-supervision | Rolling, project-linked |
| Sponsored PhD via Scholarship | Living stipend only; option to move to a salaried position when three years remain | Scholarship must meet the Migration Agency’s living-cost threshold | Project-specific |
Indian PhD candidates should apply directly to advertised projects rather than sending open applications. Swedish tax leaves a net take-home of about SEK 21,000 to 23,000 (INR 2.06 to 2.26 Lakhs) per month, which covers Lund living costs.
Lund University External Government Scholarships
The Swedish Institute (SI) is the highest-value external funder for Indian applicants at Lund. Erasmus Mundus adds a second fully-funded route through joint master’s consortia that include Lund as a partner university.
| Scholarship | Coverage | Who Qualifies | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (SISGP) | Full tuition, SEK 12,000 (INR 1.18 Lakhs) monthly living, SEK 15,000 (INR 1.47 Lakhs) travel grant, insurance | Indian citizen admitted to an SI-eligible master’s; roughly 3,000 hours of work experience plus leadership evidence | Tentative February 9 to 25, 2027 (annual SI window) |
| SI Pioneering Women in STEM | Full tuition, monthly living, travel and insurance (short leadership programme, not a full master’s) | Indian women in STEM careers with a strong leadership record | Tentative February 2027 (annual) |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (Lund-affiliated tracks such as MESPOM) | Full tuition, €1,400 (INR 1.34 Lakhs) monthly living, travel and installation grant | Non-EU applicant admitted to a Lund-affiliated Erasmus Mundus consortium | Tentative early January 2027 (varies by consortium) |
The SI window opens only after admissions on universityadmissions.se close on January 15, 2027. Documents must be finalised in the February portal window, and results are published around April 23, 2027.
Reddit Insight: Indian candidates flag two failure modes for SISGP: the 3,000-hour work threshold and the leadership essay, not academics. Most rejected Indians had strong GPAs but thin professional records.
Lund University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum funding an Indian student can stack for a Lund master’s?
Ans. The peak stack is a 100% LUGS waiver plus the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals. That combination clears all tuition, adds SEK 12,000 (INR 1.18 Lakhs) monthly for living, SEK 15,000 (INR 1.47 Lakhs) for travel, plus health insurance. A Sten K. Johnson full tuition award for MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the equivalent single-source route, though living costs must be funded separately.
Ques. When do the Lund University Global Scholarship applications open and close for the 2027 intake?
Ans. LUGS opens in early February 2027 and closes around February 16, 2027, following the annual cycle. You must first submit a complete master’s application on universityadmissions.se by January 15, 2027 with supporting documents by February 1, 2027. The LUGS window is intentionally short, so the motivation letter (max 600 words) should be drafted before your admissions application is filed.
Ques. What GPA or academic threshold do Indian applicants need for a Lund scholarship?
Ans. Lund does not publish a cutoff. Indian shortlists typically show a first-class Bachelor’s with a CGPA above 7.5 out of 10, or a 65% aggregate. Programme fit and the 600-word motivation letter carry heavy weight, so a 7.0 CGPA with strong research alignment can still land a partial award.
Ques. How do I apply for the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship Scholarship?
Ans. The Sten K. Johnson scholarship is a separate application on top of your MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation admission at LUSEM. You must submit a business idea or entrepreneurial motivation statement alongside your LUGS motivation letter. It covers 100% of the SEK 155,000 (INR 15.24 Lakhs) tuition, which is why it is the single most-searched Lund award among Indian applicants.
Ques. Does a Lund scholarship cover living costs in Lund or Malmö?
Ans. LUGS covers tuition only, not living. The Swedish Migration Agency requires proof of about SEK 10,584 (INR 1.04 Lakhs) per month for a residence permit. SISGP recipients meet this through the SEK 12,000 monthly stipend; LUGS-only recipients must show a bank balance, education loan sanction, or Tata loan-scholarship approval to pass the visa check.
Ques. How many Indian students actually receive the Lund Global Scholarship each year?
Ans. Lund does not publish country-specific counts. The SEK 26 million (INR 25.56 Crore) pool funds roughly 180 to 220 awards a year across all non-EU nationalities. India is a top source country in that pool; the mix skews to 25% or 50% partial waivers rather than full covers.
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King Carl Gustaf Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Axol Science Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $2,000
- Type: Company-Sponsored
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
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