Studying medicine and health-related subjects can be very expensive. Health-related master’s programmes can cost over SEK 180,000 per year. On top of tuition, you will have to pay rent, insurance, and flights.
Most scholarships have tight deadlines. Many are in January and February 2027. Chevening is now closed, and Hungary has not announced its new dates.
These dates were checked in November 2026. Always double-check the dates on the official site.
What Is Fully Funded?
- Tuition fee waiver
- Monthly stipend
- Airfare/travel grant
- Health insurance
- Accommodation
However, many of the scholarships listed below are only partially funded. The Karolinska and Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships only cover tuition, while Erasmus Mundus only gives full funding to top-ranked applicants.
“Medical and healthcare” covers many areas, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Public Health. Most of the scholarships listed below will fund Public Health, Global Health, and Biomedicine at master’s level. Out of the list, only Hungary will fund Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy degrees.
Scholarship Deadlines
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters – No individual dates; most are between October and January.
- Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarship – Application for master’s programmes by 15th January. Scholarship form between 8th February and 24th February. 19th January listed. Please check the official site.
- Swedish Institute Scholarships – Application for master’s programmes by 15th January. Scholarship form between 8th February and 24th February.
- Stipendium Hungaricum – No dates listed. Last round closed 15th January 2026.
- Joint Japan/World Bank – Mixed sources. Check the official site.
- DAAD EPOS – No individual dates; dates depend on the course.
- Chevening – Closed 6th October 2026.
Scholarships Open or Opening Soon
1. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Master’s only. You study at two or more universities across Europe. There are health-related programmes available. For example, Public Health in Disasters is taught at universities in Spain, Sweden, and Cyprus.
Dates – Dates vary depending on the course. Most will have a closing date between October 2026 and January 2027. In July 2026, the EU added 37 new programmes for the 2027 intake. However, not all will have updated their student pages.
Funding – Fully funded scholarships, as listed on guide sites. You will receive EUR 1,400 per month for the full duration of the course (12–24 months). The programmes will also cover tuition fees, some travel, and visa costs. Check individual pages for details.
Notes – Apply for individual programmes. Only top-ranked applicants will receive full funding. You cannot apply if you have won an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. Rules for your bachelor’s degree vary depending on the course.
2. Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarship
Master’s only. You must be a paying student at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden (Medical University).
Dates – Apply for KI master’s courses by 15th January via University Admissions. Rank a KI course as your first choice. Apply for the scholarship between 8th February and 24th February. 19th January is listed. Please check the official site. A guide site states that supporting documents must be received by 1st February.
Funding – Only covers tuition fees. Does not cover accommodation or living expenses. Listed as fully funded by one source and partially funded by another. Please check the official site. Approximately 10 students win each year.
Notes – Only available to paying students. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens usually do not pay fees, so they are ineligible. This is a competitive scholarship, with approximately 700 applicants per year (as listed on one guide). You will need to cover your own living costs.
3. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Master’s only. Certain English-taught programmes. Public Health is available, as well as STEM.
Dates – Two stages. Apply for your master’s course by 15th January via University Admissions. Apply for the scholarship between 8th February and 24th February. Closing at 2:59 p.m. CET. Listed as 9th February to 25th February on one guide. Please check the official site.
Funding – Fully funded, as listed on guide sites. You receive a travel grant of SEK 15,000. Please check the official site for monthly payments.
Notes – Only available to certain nationalities. Work experience is required. Only available for certain programmes. Ensure your master’s course is eligible. If you don’t apply for the first stage, you cannot apply.
4. Stipendium Hungaricum
Available for bachelor’s, master’s, 1st Degree Master’s (General Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy), and PhD studies in Hungary. 1st Degree courses last between 5 and 6 years, and you apply using your high school diploma.
Dates – No dates listed. The 2027/2028 call is not published on a Hungarian Embassy page. The last round opened on 17th November 2025 and closed on 15th January 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CET. Likely to open in mid-November and close in mid-January.
Funding – Fully funded scholarships. Listed on guide sites as covering tuition, stipend, and accommodation. However, the stipend does not cover all living costs, so treat it as partially funded.
Notes – Only available to students from partner countries. You must be nominated by your country’s sending partner. Depending on your country, you may have different medical courses to choose from. Medical schools may have their own entrance exams.
5. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme
Master’s only. Health-related courses previously listed include Johns Hopkins Bloomberg MPH, LSE MSc in Global Health Policy, Leeds MPH (International), KIT, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Public Health. KIT states that only its Health Systems and Policy track is eligible.
Dates – Mixed sources. 2027 dates cover 44 programmes (listed on one guide). The first window is between 18th January and 26th February 2027. Another source states that there are 23 programmes with no dates listed.
Funding – Fully funded. Listed on a guide site as covering tuition fees, monthly stipend, round-trip airfares, health insurance, and travel allowance. Funding is for the duration of the programme or 2 years.
Notes – Only available to eligible developing countries. Must have a paid, full-time, development-related job (according to the guide). Must be accepted onto the programme. Link only for accepted candidates. Does not cover visa or family costs.
6. DAAD EPOS Scholarships (Germany)
Master’s only. A few PhD programmes are available. For professionals from developing countries. Available for Public Health and Medicine.
Dates – Dates vary depending on the course. Some have already closed in October 2026. Please check individual course pages.
Funding – Fully funded. Some are listed as EUR 1,400 per month. Please check individual course pages.
Notes – Only eligible countries can apply. Must have work experience. Development-focused. A maximum of 3 courses can be applied for in one cycle (according to the guide). Please check the official DAAD page.
Scholarships Closed in 2026: Apply Next Year
7. Chevening Scholarships
Master’s only. Fully funded for 1 year of study at a UK university. Any subject, including health.
Dates – Closed 6th October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The 2026 round opened on 4th August. Likely to open in early August and close in early October next year.
Funding – Covers tuition fees, return flight, monthly living allowance, and some settling-in costs.
Notes – Must be of an eligible nationality. Apply to individual UK universities. Must have an unconditional offer by a specific date. This year, it was 8th July 2027. Please check the official site for work experience requirements and what you must do after completing your course.
Choosing the Right Scholarship
Choose Based on Your Profile
Firstly, look at the level. The only scholarship taking high school graduates for Medicine is Hungary.
All the others require a bachelor’s degree. Ensure your bachelor’s degree fits the course rules.
If you want maximum choice, then opt for Public Health or Global Health.
Based on Your Country
Chevening, DAAD EPOS, Swedish Institute, and Joint Japan/World Bank only accept certain nationalities.
Hungary requires nomination from your country’s sending partner.
Karolinska is only for paying students.
Fast Deadlines
Sweden requires you to apply for the first stage by 15th January. The scholarship form will be available after this date.
Erasmus Mundus courses have individual dates.
Hungary has a tight deadline. Your country may have an earlier deadline set by its partner.
Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong Level
Hungary offers medical courses requiring a high school diploma. All the master’s scholarships require a bachelor’s degree.
Did Not Apply for Admission
Karolinska, Sweden, and Joint Japan/World Bank all require you to be admitted to the master’s course. If you don’t get in, you won’t get the scholarship.
Did Not Consider Living Costs
Karolinska only covers tuition. The stipend in Hungary does not cover everything. Calculate how much rent and food will cost.
Summary
The closest deadlines are Karolinska and Swedish Institute master’s applications by 15th January 2027. Scholarship forms are available between 8th February and 24th February 2027. Erasmus Mundus courses will close individually throughout January. Hungary has not updated any new dates. Joint Japan/World Bank dates need to be checked. Chevening is closed.
Tomorrow, open University Admissions and bookmark one Karolinska master’s course as your first choice.