Scholarships

Scholarships from the University of Borås

The scholarships offered by the University of Borås are intended to cover the tuition fee by approximately 75 percent, they are not designed to cover living costs. The payment is not made in monetary terms; instead the tuition fee will be reduced by the amount of the tuition fee waiver. 

The University’s criteria in awarding scholarships are good study records as well as qualifications that the University assesses to be in line with the University’s prioritised educational or research areas.

For full conditions see our Regulations for the Granting of Scholarships för Students Required to Pay Tuition Fees at the University of Borås.

Are you not sure if you are required to pay tuition fees? Read more under Tuition Fees

Application

The application for scholarships for 2025 opens 1 December 2024 and closes 3 February 2025.

Students who are granted a scholarship will be notified shortly after the selection result is published in March 2025.

The University offers scholarships to the following programmes autumn 2025:

  • Master Programme (One Year) in Informatics - Data-driven IT Management
  • Master Programme (One Year) in Textile Management
  • Master Programme in Fashion Marketing and Management
  • Masters Programme in Information Science: Digital Environments
  • Master Programme in Resource Recovery - Biotechnology and Bioeconomy
  • Master Programme in Resource Recovery - Sustainable Energy Processes
  • Master Programme in Resource Recovery - Polymer Materials for the Circular Economy
  • Master Programme in Resource Recovery AI Enhanced Supply Chain Management
  • Master Programme in Resource Recovery Sustainable Civil Engineering
  • Master Programme in Textile Value Chain Management
  • Master Programme (Two Years) in Textile Engineering
  • Master Programme (Two Year) in Technical Textile Innovation

Scholarships for current students at the University of Borås

For students already enrolled in a two year lasting programme at University of Borås, there is a possibility to apply for a scholarship which covers up to 75 percent of the tuition fees for the remaining two semesters of the programme.

The application for scholarships for year two autumn 2025 opens in March 2025.

Information and application form will be available on the website during spring semester 2025.

Scholarships from the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute (SI) offers fully funded scholarships to master’s programmes in Sweden. These scholarships offer a unique opportunity to develop professionally, academically and build long-lasting relations with Sweden and other global professionals.

Pioneering Women in STEM

A fully funded scholarship aiming to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by enhancing their participation, leadership and performance.

The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year, master’s studies in designated programmes in Sweden. The scholarship is open to female citizens from the eligible countries and applies to designated master’s programs starting in the autumn semester.

Eligibility is limited to female citizens from  Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam.  

When you have applied for one of the designated master’s programmes for Pioneering Women in STEM and meet all other criteria, you are automatically considered for the scholarship.

The University will nominate students who meet all the criteria set by the SI and who have chosen the University of Borås as their first priority. The selection will be made based on Cumulative Grade Point Average.

The eligible master's programmes at the University of Borås are listed below:

Master Programme in Resource Recovery  AI Enhanced Supply Chain Management, 120 credits

Master Programme in Resource Recovery  Sustainable Civil Engineering, 120 credits

Master Programme in Resource Recovery - Biotechnology and Bioeconomy, 120 credits

Master Programme in Resource Recovery - Sustainable Energy Processes, 120 credits

Master Programme in Resource Recovery - Polymer Materials for the Circular Economy, 120 credits

Master Programme (Two Years) in Textile Engineering, 120 credits

Master Programme (Two Year) in Technical Textile Innovation, 120 credits

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals

A fully funded scholarship aiming to develop a networl of global leaders committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goals and drive the development of their home countries forward.

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals