Mid Sweden University offers 4 in-house tuition-fee waivers on its master’s portfolio, of which all 4 are open to Indian applicants. Indian candidates qualify as international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, the fee-paying group under Swedish rules.
Stacked with Indian trust funding and European Commission grants, the practical map for an Indian master’s applicant covers 7+ layered pathways. The top waiver tier alone saves SEK 250,000 (INR 22.13 Lakhs) across a two-year program.
- Standard master’s tuition at Mid Sweden University: SEK 125,000 per year (INR 11.06 Lakhs), invoiced one semester at a time.
- With the top 75% waiver: net tuition falls to about SEK 31,250 per year (INR 2.77 Lakhs).
- Full stack (Tier 3 waiver plus Inlaks or JN Tata top-up): total out-of-pocket outlay can drop under INR 5 Lakhs across two years.
- Next deadline: scholarship application window February 10 to February 28, 2027 (tentative, for August 2027 intake).
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 SEK = INR 8.85 as of September 2026. SEK is the Swedish krona, the official currency of Sweden. The one USD figure in this article (Inlaks) uses USD 1 = INR 88.
Table of Contents
- Mid Sweden University Scholarships for UG Students
- Mid Sweden University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at Mid Sweden University
- Mid Sweden University PhD Scholarships
- External Government Scholarships at Mid Sweden University
- Mid Sweden University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Mid Sweden University Scholarships for UG Students
Mid Sweden University’s international intake is master’s-first. Most bachelor programs are taught in Swedish, so Indian UG applicants at Mid Sweden University remain a small cohort.
The university does not run a dedicated UG scholarship for fee-paying international bachelor entrants. Indian bachelor aspirants usually enter through exchange or dual-degree agreements with Indian partner colleges.
| Pathway | Coverage | Indian Eligibility | Where to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erasmus+ Inbound Exchange (semester) | Travel plus monthly stipend from the sending Indian university | Indian students already at an Erasmus+ partner Indian college | Home Indian university international office |
| Mid Sweden University Bilateral Exchange | Full tuition waiver at Mid Sweden University via home-tuition credit | Students at MIUN’s Indian partner institutions | Home institution nomination route |
| Nordplus Cross-Nordic Grant (limited India route) | SEK 5,000 to SEK 15,000 travel (INR 44,250 to INR 1.33 Lakhs) | Very limited India inbound route | Sending home institution |
For a full bachelor path with a scholarship, Indian applicants should first finish a UG in India. Then apply to a Mid Sweden University master’s program using the university’s tiered waiver. See the admission timeline to plan the switch.
Mid Sweden University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
The Mid Sweden University Tuition Fee Scholarship is the primary in-house grant for master’s applicants. It covers 75% of the tuition fee across three named tiers linked to the program’s fee band.
All three tiers stay open to Indian applicants classed as fee-paying international students. The waiver renews across the full program if the recipient maintains academic progression, so a two-year master’s keeps the discount both years.
| Scholarship | Tuition Waiver (full program) | Eligible Programs | Deadline (Aug 2027 Intake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUN Tuition Fee Scholarship, Tier 1 | SEK 70,000 (INR 6.20 Lakhs) | Business Administration, Marketing and Management (one-year track) | February 10 to February 28, 2027 (tentative) |
| MIUN Tuition Fee Scholarship, Tier 2 | SEK 140,000 (INR 12.39 Lakhs) | Tourism; Ecotechnology and Sustainable Development; Master by Research (excluding Human Sciences) | February 10 to February 28, 2027 (tentative) |
| MIUN Tuition Fee Scholarship, Tier 3 | SEK 250,000 (INR 22.13 Lakhs) | International Master’s in Computer Engineering; Embedded Sensor Systems; Electronics | February 10 to February 28, 2027 (tentative) |
| MIUN Program-Specific Fee Reduction | Up to 25% off tuition (about INR 2.77 Lakhs on a SEK 125,000 program) | All fee-paying master’s programs | Assessed at admission (January 15, 2027 tentative) |
Application flow for the August 2027 intake:
- October 2026: Application portal opens at universityadmissions.se.
- January 15, 2027 (tentative): University admission deadline. Pay the SEK 900 (INR 7,965) application fee here.
- February 10 to February 28, 2027 (tentative): Scholarship application window on the Mid Sweden University portal.
- Early April 2027: Scholarship decisions announced by email.
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants on Sweden study forums flag that the Tier 3 waiver equals the full non-EU tuition for two-year engineering master’s programs. About 6 to 10 non-EU seats hit that tier each year at Mid Sweden University, per published recipient counts. Computer Engineering candidates with a first-class UG record should target this tier, not treat it as a fallback.
Selection is grade-weighted. Applicants with a UG CGPA of 8.0 out of 10 or higher tend to clear the shortlist for Tier 2 and Tier 3 waivers. First-class holders from top Indian universities remain competitive, subject to program intake.
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India-Specific Scholarships at Mid Sweden University
Mid Sweden University does not run an India-only nationality quota inside its own scholarship. Indian master’s students instead stack the university waiver with Indian trust awards and blended loan-grant schemes.
These awards run independently of the Mid Sweden University process. Approvals usually arrive between April and July, matching the Swedish August intake.
| Scholarship | Coverage | Eligibility | Deadline (2027 Cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship | Up to USD 100,000 (INR 88 Lakhs) for tuition, living, insurance and one-way travel | Indian citizen, first-class UG from an Indian institution, age below 30, admit letter from MIUN | Tentative April 30, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | Loan grant INR 1 Lakh to INR 10 Lakhs plus a small travel top-up | Indian citizen, admit to a full-time master’s abroad, age below 45 | Tentative March 31, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad | Interest-free loan up to INR 10 Lakhs, of which INR 2 Lakhs may convert to a grant for the top 3 candidates | Indian citizen, UG in India, master’s offer letter from a listed foreign program | Tentative March 31, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship | 50% grant plus 50% loan on tuition and living | Indian citizen, demonstrated financial need, admit to Mid Sweden University master’s | Tentative March 31, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship | Interest-free loan up to INR 20 Lakhs | Indian citizen below 30, UG with 60% or more, admit to a recognised foreign master’s | Tentative April 15, 2027 (annual cycle) |
The natural stack for a strong Indian applicant: MIUN Tier 3 waiver (INR 22.13 Lakhs saved) plus Inlaks or JN Tata for living costs. That pairing often makes the total two-year outlay comparable to a mid-tier IIM.
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Mid Sweden University PhD Scholarships
PhD positions at Mid Sweden University are salaried employment contracts. There is no doctoral tuition to pay, and no separate scholarship, because Swedish labour rules treat the PhD as a job.
Monthly gross salary for a new doctoral candidate starts at about SEK 32,000 (INR 2.83 Lakhs). Pay rises through the four-year program and covers all living costs in Sundsvall or Östersund with room to save.
| PhD Funding Route | Coverage | Indian Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUN Doctoral Employment Position | Full salary SEK 32,000 to SEK 38,000 per month (INR 2.83 to INR 3.36 Lakhs), plus pension and health insurance | Indian applicants with a relevant master’s, English proficiency, and fit with a listed project | Rolling; individual project deadlines through 2027 |
| Industrial PhD (co-funded with a Swedish firm) | Salary plus company research and development budget | Indian applicants with prior industry work aligned to the sponsor | Rolling |
| Erasmus+ Doctoral Traineeship (short-stay) | Monthly grant EUR 800 to EUR 1,200 for up to 6 months | Indian PhDs already registered at a partner institution | Home-university cycle |
Open doctoral calls are posted on miun.se under Vacancies, not the scholarship page. Indian applicants should track two active groups: the STC Research Centre (sensors and IoT) and the FSCN Research Centre (fibre science and communication networks).
Reddit Insight: Indian PhD candidates in Sweden say the salaried model clears home-country education debt during the doctorate itself. Sundsvall rent for a student room runs SEK 4,500 to SEK 6,500 (INR 39,825 to INR 57,525) per month. After rent, food and transport, a doctoral candidate at Mid Sweden University saves about SEK 8,000 (INR 70,800) each month.
External Government Scholarships at Mid Sweden University
Beyond the in-house waiver, Indian master’s applicants can layer government-run scholarships from the Swedish Institute (SI) and the European Commission. Country eligibility swings year to year; verify the current cohort before you apply.
| Scholarship | Coverage | Indian Applicant Route | Deadline (2027 Cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) | Full tuition, SEK 12,000 per month stipend (INR 1.06 Lakhs), SEK 15,000 travel grant (INR 1.33 Lakhs), SI network membership | Verify Indian eligibility yearly. India was not on the 2026-27 approved country list. When active, requires 3,000+ hours of work experience | Tentative February 11 to February 26, 2027 (annual SI cycle) |
| SI Scholarship for Pioneering Women in STEM | Same benefits as SISGP | Open to women in STEM from the eligible country list. India was not listed for 2026-27 | Tentative February 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship | Full tuition, EUR 1,400 per month stipend (INR 1.34 Lakhs), travel and installation grant, insurance | Indian applicants apply through a specific EMJMD program that lists Mid Sweden University as a partner or mobility node | Program-specific, mostly January 10 to February 28, 2027 |
| Nordplus Higher Education Mobility Grant | SEK 5,000 to SEK 15,000 travel (INR 44,250 to INR 1.33 Lakhs) plus monthly grant | Indian students already at Mid Sweden University can move to Denmark, Finland, Norway or Iceland partner universities for a semester | Rolling; program office nomination |
India was not among the 33 SISGP-eligible countries for the 2026-27 cohort. Check si.se each August before assuming eligibility for the next cycle. If India returns, SISGP layered on the MIUN Tier 3 waiver becomes a near-fully-funded package.
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Mid Sweden University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum funding stack an Indian master’s applicant can secure at Mid Sweden University?
Ans. The strongest stack is the MIUN Tier 3 tuition waiver (SEK 250,000 or INR 22.13 Lakhs over the program) plus Inlaks Shivdasani for living costs. Inlaks alone runs up to USD 100,000 (INR 88 Lakhs). A first-class Indian candidate on a two-year Computer Engineering master’s often ends up paying under INR 5 Lakhs out of pocket, mostly on travel and insurance.
Ques. When should Indian applicants file the Mid Sweden University scholarship application for the August 2027 intake?
Ans. The scholarship window is tentatively February 10 to February 28, 2027. First finish the master’s admission application on universityadmissions.se by January 15, 2027. Then submit the separate scholarship form during the late-February window. Missing either date invalidates the file, even with strong grades.
Ques. How does the Mid Sweden University Tuition Fee Scholarship application work step by step?
Ans. Submit the master’s application through universityadmissions.se, pay the SEK 900 (INR 7,965) application fee and upload transcripts, English test score and CV. Once admission is confirmed, log in to the Mid Sweden University scholarship portal and fill the separate scholarship form. It asks for academic merit, a motivation statement and a program-fit note. Decisions arrive in early April.
Ques. What GPA does Mid Sweden University expect for a Tier 3 tuition waiver?
Ans. Tier 3 typically goes to applicants with a UG CGPA of 8.0 out of 10 or higher. English proficiency at IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent TOEFL) is a hard floor. A relevant undergraduate major matters as much as the CGPA. Candidates below 7.0 usually land in Tier 1 or the 25% program-specific reduction band, not Tier 3.
Ques. Does the Mid Sweden University scholarship cover living costs in Sundsvall or Östersund?
Ans. No, the waiver covers tuition only. Living costs in Sundsvall or Östersund run about SEK 8,500 to SEK 10,500 per month (INR 75,225 to INR 92,925). That range covers rent, food and local transport. Indian students bridge this using Inlaks, JN Tata or on-campus work of up to 20 hours weekly on a student residence permit.
Ques. Are Indian students eligible for the Swedish Institute Scholarship at Mid Sweden University?
Ans. India was not on the SISGP-approved country list for the 2026-27 cycle. The Swedish Institute publishes a fresh eligible list each August, so Indian applicants should check si.se before the February 2027 window. If India is reinstated, SISGP layered on the Mid Sweden University Tier 3 waiver becomes a near-fully-funded package worth over INR 35 Lakhs across two years.
Ques. Is there a separate scholarship for the PhD path at Mid Sweden University?
Ans. No, because Swedish PhDs are salaried employment. A new doctoral candidate at Mid Sweden University earns SEK 32,000 to SEK 38,000 per month (INR 2.83 to INR 3.36 Lakhs), with pension and health cover included. Track the miun.se Vacancies page for open project calls, not the scholarship page.
Scholarships offered
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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