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Gothenburg Scholarships for Indian Students

How Indian students reduce the cost of University of Gothenburg: university awards, external scholarships, loan-scholarships and assistantships.

Total ≈ ₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh
4 external awards
Merit & need-based options
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What scholarships can Indian students get at Gothenburg?

Gothenburg's own merit awards (check its scholarships page on gu.se) are usually partial tuition reductions. A 25% tuition award would bring the total to about ₹46 lakh. External options include Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship, J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship and Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship.

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Official sources: University of Gothenburg — official website

Funding Gothenburg

Total cost: ₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh
Tuition: SEK 100,000 – SEK 140,000 a year
With a 25% tuition award: ₹46 lakh
With a 50% tuition award: ₹41 lakh
Country awards: Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) and university tuition waivers

What awards change

Effect of a tuition award on your total

Effect of a tuition award on your total
Award	Total in ₹
None	₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh
25% of tuition	₹46 lakh
50% of tuition	₹41 lakh
Full tuition	₹31 lakh

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Gothenburg vs similar universities after a 25% award

Gothenburg vs similar universities after a 25% award
University	Total in ₹	With 25% tuition award
Gothenburg	₹46 lakh – ₹55 lakh	₹46 lakh
Umeå	₹45 lakh – ₹54 lakh	₹44 lakh
LiU	₹49 lakh – ₹56 lakh	₹46 lakh
Stockholm University	₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh	₹48 lakh
Jönköping	₹45 lakh – ₹52 lakh	₹43 lakh
Uppsala	₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh	₹47 lakh

External

External scholarships to consider

External scholarships to consider
Scholarship	Covers	Timeline
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship	Varies — usually a substantial grant towards costs	Through your local Rotary district, usually a year ahead
J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	A loan scholarship (interest-free) plus a possible travel grant	Applications usually open in January–March
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship	50% grant and 50% loan of tuition and living costs	Applications usually run January–March
Stipendium Hungaricum	Tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and insurance	Applications usually close in January

Tips

Improving your scholarship chances at Gothenburg

Apply early

Many merit awards go to early, complete applications.

Strong academics

Marks and test scores drive most automatic awards.

Assistantships

Ask about research or teaching assistant roles.

Plan a loan

Line up a loan so your admission doesn't depend on one award.

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Most universities offer merit awards to international students; check gu.se for current awards and deadlines.

A 25% tuition award brings the total to about ₹46 lakh; 50% to about ₹41 lakh.

Yes — and both count as proof of funds for the visa.

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