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Sweden Annual cycle — scholarship application typically follows the January Master's admission round for the autumn intake

Mälardalen University Scholarship for International Students

Mälardalen University (MDU), with campuses in Västerås and Eskilstuna near Stockholm, offers tuition-fee scholarships to talented fee-paying international students — including Sri Lankans — on its English-taught Master's programmes. MDU is known for close collaboration with industry (notably in embedded systems, automation, engineering, and innovation), and is the only Swedish university accredited by AACSB in the field of business. A scholarship can cover part or the full tuition fee, making a research-linked Swedish Master's affordable. For Sri Lankan engineering and business graduates wanting strong industry connections in a high-quality, English-friendly setting close to Stockholm, MDU is a practical option. Awards are merit-based and assessed alongside admission.

Mälardalen University (MDU)

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Value

Partial to full tuition fee waiver

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Programmes

English-taught Master's

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Strengths

Embedded systems, automation, engineering

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Basis

Academic merit

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International Applicant

Open to fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) international applicants, including Sri Lankans, applying to eligible MDU English-taught Master's programmes.

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Strong Bachelor's Degree

A good Bachelor's (or equivalent) meeting the programme's entry requirements. Scholarships are competitive and merit-ranked.

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English Proficiency

Proof of English (IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent) is required unless waived. Many Sri Lankan English-medium graduates qualify with standard tests.

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Admission Required First

Apply for admission in the main Swedish round (via universityadmissions.se) before applying for the MDU scholarship — the steps are sequential.

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Eligible Programmes

Check that your chosen Master's participates in the scholarship scheme for the year, as coverage can vary by programme and cycle.

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Apply for Master's admission

Apply to your chosen MDU English-taught Master's in the Swedish January admission round via universityadmissions.se, with transcripts, degree, and English proof.

Submit the scholarship application

After applying for admission, complete MDU's separate tuition-fee scholarship application by the stated deadline with the required documents.

Selection

MDU ranks applicants on academic merit and awards partial-to-full tuition waivers to the strongest within the available budget.

Accept and enrol

Successful applicants receive a scholarship offer applied to their tuition, complete Sweden's residence-permit process, and enrol for the autumn intake.

About Mälardalen University

Mälardalen University (MDU) is a research-active Swedish university with strong industry ties, particularly in embedded systems, robotics, and innovation, and holds AACSB accreditation in business. Its location in the Stockholm-Mälaren region combines access to Sweden's tech industry with a more affordable setting than the capital itself.