10+ Scholarships in Europe for Non-EU International Students

Governments of EU/EEA member nations and a number of European universities provide scholarship or tuition fee waiver programs for non-EU international students in an effort to draw students from outside of Europe. The Top 10 scholarships in Europe for non-EU students are listed on scholars4dev.com.

Scholarships from the European Union for Students Outside the EU «

Holland Scholarships for Students Outside the EU/EEA (Netherlands)
International students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue their bachelor’s or master’s degree at one of the Dutch research universities or universities of applied sciences in Holland are eligible for the Holland Scholarship, which is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. A $5,000 scholarship is being offered.

Danish Government Scholarships for Students Outside the EU/EEA (Denmark)
Each year, the Danish government offers a number of scholarships.

High-caliber and driven international students from outside the EU/EEA will receive funding from the Ministry of Education to pursue full degrees in higher education at participating Danish Universities. The scholarship may be awarded as full or partial exemptions of the tuition fee as well as grants to help with living expenses.

Visit Roskilde University’s Danish State Tuition Fee Waivers & Scholarships and Aarhaus University’s Danish State Scholarships for further information.

Scholarships at European Universities for Non-EU Students «

Scholarships for Excellence at Leiden University (Netherlands)
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to exceptional non-EU/EEA students enrolled in any of the university’s MA, MSc, or LL.M programs. The scholarships are given in the following amounts: €10,000 of the tuition fee, €15,000 of the tuition fee, or the entire amount of the tuition cost less the home fee

Scholarships for High Potential at the University of Maastricht (Netherlands)
Talented students from outside the EEA may apply for UM High Potential Scholarships to study in one of the participating master’s programs or graduate professional programs provided by Maastricht University (UM), with the exception of the School of Business and Economics. The scholarships pay for the cost of tuition, monthly living expenses, insurance, and visa fees.

University of Radboud Scholarship Program (Netherlands)
The Radboud Scholarship Program gives a chosen group of gifted future non-EEA students the chance to acquire a scholarship to undertake a full Master’s degree program at Radboud University Nijmegen with English as the primary language of instruction. The award entails a partial tuition waiver, meaning that the student must still pay the same amount as an EEA student. The Radboud Scholarship additionally covers expenses like as for visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance.

Global Scholarships at Lund University for Non-EU/EEA Students (Sweden)
The Lund University Global Scholarship program is intended for outstanding academic students who are residents of nations outside the EU/EEA (as well as Switzerland) and who are enrolled in the university’s Masters Degree Program. Depending on the scholarship, 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of the tuition may be paid. The expense of living is not covered.

Scholarships from Chalmers IPOET (Sweden)
For potential fee-paying students from outside the EU/EEA who want to enroll in any of the university’s master’s degree programs, Chalmers will provide about 50 IPOET scholarships. The scholarship will reduce the cost of tuition by 75% for the next four semesters (2 year programme).

Uppsala University International Fellowships (Sweden)
First-year students are eligible for Uppsala University Global Scholarships.

The university offers undergraduate or graduate programs. For 2 years of postgraduate education, the scholarships can range from €5,000 to €10,000, or for 3 years of undergraduate study, they can range from €3,000 to €12,300.

International Scholarships at the University of Oulu (Finland)
International students with academic talent may apply for scholarships through the University of Oulu International Scholarship Scheme to study for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree there. The scholarships will be given as a tuition fee waiver, which will cover 50%, 75%, or 100% of the tuition.