The Chalmers IPOET Scholarships, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education and awarded by Chalmers, cut tuition fees by 75% for outstanding fee-paying international students across all of Chalmers' Master's programmes. Top performers in year one can see their reduction increased in year two. You apply first for the Master's programme on universityadmissions.se, then complete the separate scholarship application using your application number.
Why it is notable: One of the most generous Swedish university awards in percentage terms — 75% off tuition for everyone selected, rising further for top first-year performers — open to every Master's programme at Chalmers.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
75% reduction of the tuition fee for the full 4-semester / 2-year Master's programme (reduction applied to the fee; no funds transferred to the laureate)
Increased reduction for particularly excellent students after year one (high CGPA at the 60-credit conventional pace): 85% level for year two, appearing on the 4th-semester bill at 95% (official regulations)
Retention requirement: pass at least 75% (conventionally 45 credits) of first-year courses, LADOK-registered by 1 July
Living costs, travel and insurance are not covered — recipients must fund these themselves (Swedish Migration Agency maintenance requirement applies for the residence permit)
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Graduationfor Masters
This scholarship is offered for first-year Master's programme applicants at Chalmers University of Technology.
Who can apply
Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for Swedish university studies; must be a 1st-year Master's programme applicant.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Course-dependent — English 6/Level 2 equivalent required for Chalmers Master's admission (aggregators cite IELTS Academic 6.5 overall — UNVERIFIED on official pages; confirm on programme pages)
Other Certificates
Standard Master's admission documents on universityadmissions.se (transcripts, degree certificate); the scholarship application is a separate form keyed to the 8-digit application number.
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
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Qualification
Bachelor's degree meeting Chalmers Master's admission requirements; selection on relative academic excellence — weighted average grade (aggregators report ≥80%), home university's stature/global ranking, and priority order of the Chalmers programme application.
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Documents
Complete Master's programme application with all eligibility documents and paid application fee BEFORE the scholarship application can be processed; 8-digit application number needed for the scholarship form.
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Retention
Pass ≥75% (conventionally 45 credits) of first-year courses, LADOK-registered by 1 July, to keep the scholarship for year two.
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Essays/answers
No separate scholarship essay published (UNVERIFIED — confirm on the live form).
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Language
Course-dependent English requirement for admission (English 6/Level 2).
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Fee
Scholarship application free; Swedish application fee applies to the programme application (amount UNVERIFIED).
Document checklist
01Complete Master's programme application on universityadmissions.se (transcripts, degree certificate, English proof, programme-specific documents)
02Separate scholarship application via the Chalmers scholarship form, using the 8-digit application number
Application fee
No fee for the scholarship application itself — completely free. The Swedish national programme application carries the
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Swedish residence permit for studies (non-EU/EEA students).
Application Procedure
7 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Apply online to one or more Chalmers
Master's programmes at universityadmissions.se (programme application window for autumn 2027: 16 October 2026 – 15 January 2027); complete the application including all eligibility documents and pay the application fee.
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Note your 8-digit application number from universityadmissions.se —
it is required to complete the scholarship application.
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Submit the separate scholarship application (keyed to
your application number) before the scholarship deadline.
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Complete Master's programme application on universityadmissions.se (transcripts
degree certificate, English proof, programme-specific documents)
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Scholarship award notifications
mid-March to late April 2027 (admission results 1 April 2027); autumn semester starts 30 August 2027.
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Documents and application-fee deadline
1 February 2027 (does not extend the scholarship window).
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Separate scholarship application via the Chalmers scholarship form
using the 8-digit application number
Application milestones
15 Jan 2027
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Chalmers University of Technology platform.
How much is the tuition reduction? A: 75% of the tuition fee for the full 2-year programme; particularly excellent first-year students may be granted an 85% level for year two (4th-semester bill at 95Is any money paid to me? A: No — no funds are transferred to laureates; the scholarship is a reduction of the tuition fee.What do I need to keep the scholarship in year two? A: Pass at least 75% (conventionally 45 credits) of your first-year courses, with results registered in LADOK by 1 July.When is the scholarship deadline? A: Per the official regulations, it conventionally coincides with the Master's programme application deadline (15 January 2027 for the 2027 round).Can current Chalmers students apply? A: No — only 1st-year Master's programme applicants.What happens if my visa is refused? A: Applicants awarded a scholarship who are not granted a visa by the Migration Board lose the scholarship offer.What if I become fee-exempt? A: You forfeit the tuition-fee reduction part of the scholarship.Can I take a leave of absence? A: Yes — awardees may retain the scholarship during a permitted temporary leave, but forfeit it if the leave exceeds one year.
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