Scholarships in Europe for Non-EU International Students (2026–2027)

Europe offers a wide range of scholarships for non-EU international students pursuing higher education. These awards can cover tuition fees, monthly stipends, travel costs, and living expenses at top European universities and through government programs, making Europe an attractive destination for global students.

 Government & EU-Wide Scholarships

🎓 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Funded by the European Union, these scholarships support master’s programs across multiple European universities. Non-EU students receive full tuition coverage, monthly stipends, and travel allowances.

🇳🇱 Netherlands Scholarships

The Dutch government offers scholarships for non-EU students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees, providing financial support for tuition fees.

🇩🇰 Danish Government Scholarships

Denmark provides full or partial tuition fee waivers and grants toward living costs for highly qualified non-EU students enrolled in full-degree programs.

 University & Regional Scholarships

🇳🇱 Leiden University Excellence Scholarships

Available for non-EU master’s applicants, these scholarships provide tuition reductions or full fee coverage.

🇸🇪 Lund University Global Scholarships

For non-EU master’s students, these awards cover partial to full tuition fees based on academic excellence.

🇸🇪 Chalmers IPOET Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships for non-EU students covering a significant portion of tuition over a two-year program.

🇫🇷 Emile Boutmy Scholarships (Sciences Po, France)

For outstanding non-EU undergraduate and master’s applicants, providing substantial financial support.

🇫🇮 University of Oulu International Scholarships

Provides tuition fee waivers ranging from 50% to 100% for non-EU students in bachelor’s or master’s programs.

 Additional Scholarship Options

Many countries in Europe also offer:

• Swedish Institute Scholarships – full tuition, monthly stipend, travel support, and insurance for master’s students.
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships – for research, doctoral, and postdoctoral students, including stipends and living allowances.
• Italian Government Bursaries – for study and training across Italy’s universities.
• University-specific excellence awards – offered by universities in Netherlands, Sweden, France, Finland, and other European countries.

 Tips for Applicants

✔ Start applications early, as many deadlines fall between late 2025 and early 2026 for programs starting in autumn 2026 or 2027.
✔ Prepare strong academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and motivation statements tailored to each scholarship.
✔ Check language requirements — some scholarships require English or local language proficiency, while others offer exemptions.