Linköping University International Scholarship
Linköping University (LiU) offers International Scholarships to talented non-EU/EEA Master's students, reducing tuition by 25% up to a full 100% waiver based on academic merit. LiU is one of Sweden's most innovative universities, internationally strong in engineering, computer science, materials and electronics, management, and the medical sciences, with a large catalogue of English-taught Master's. For a Sri Lankan first-class graduate in a technical field, a high-tier LiU award can make tuition essentially free, leaving Sweden's living costs as the main expense, with a post-study job-seeking residence permit available afterward. The award covers tuition only, so budget separately for living costs; we help you target the top tier, combine awards where possible, and build a realistic LKR plan.
Open for autumn 2027 entry — applications via the national University Admissions portal typically close mid-January 2027
Linköping University
University-funded
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Value
25%-100% Tuition Reduction
Duration
1-2 Year Master's
Basis
Academic Merit
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Linköping University — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
25%-100% Tuition Reduction (Merit). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
Apply to a LiU Master's
You must apply to an eligible Master's at Linköping University for autumn 2026 entry via the national admissions portal. Sri Lankan applicants need a relevant Bachelor's; a first-class or strong upper-second profile in engineering, computing, or science is competitive.
Non-EU/EEA Fee-Paying Status
The scholarship is for tuition-liable students — non-EU/EEA citizens, including Sri Lankans. EU/EEA students study tuition-free and aren't eligible.
Merit-Tiered Award
The reduction percentage is set by academic merit. The strongest applicants secure the full 100% waiver; others receive 25-75%. Strong grades and a relevant background are the levers.
English Proficiency
Programmes are taught in English; you'll typically need IELTS 6.5+ ('English 6' equivalent). Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium undergraduate degree usually qualify via MOI waiver where accepted.
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Apply via University Admissions
Submit your Master's application through Sweden's national University Admissions portal by the mid-January deadline, pay the application fee, and upload transcripts (certified translation), degree certificate, and proof of English.
Apply for the LiU International Scholarship
Complete Linköping's scholarship application within its window, indicating the programmes you've applied to and any required motivation.
Selection
The university assesses academic merit and awards the tuition reductions, ranking applicants into tiers. Outcomes follow the admission results in spring.
Accept and apply for a Swedish residence permit
Accept your place and scholarship, then apply for the Swedish student residence permit, showing living-cost funds. Sweden offers a job-seeking residence permit after graduation.
Why Linköping University?
Linköping is one of Sweden's most innovative universities, internationally strong in engineering, computer science, electronics and materials, management, and medicine, with a broad English-taught Master's catalogue. Generous merit tuition reductions plus Sweden's post-study residence options make LiU a high-value technical-study route for a Sri Lankan graduate.
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Max Tuition Reduction
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Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?
Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
Work out your real number
Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
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