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Finland: Scholarships

Scholarship programmes you can apply for in Finland and their application routes.

Scholarships

master's (some bachelor's)Via the university

University tuition fee waivers (Helsinki, Aalto Excellence, UEF, etc.)

Individual universities

Coverage
Tuition only; 50-100% at Helsinki and Aalto; no living-cost coverage
Deadline
Within the programme application window
Eligibility
Competitive; Helsinki: 55 ECTS per year; Aalto: not for waiting-list admits
Source
master'sDirect application

Fulbright graduate awards (Aalto, Jyväskylä, Turku)

Fulbright Finland with universities

Coverage
Living allowance and/or tuition (e.g. UTU 1,000 EUR/month plus tuition)
Deadline
Typically early October
Eligibility
US citizens only
Source
master'sDirect application

Erasmus Mundus joint master's scholarships

EU / consortia

Coverage
Fee exemption in Finland for Erasmus Mundus holders; funding per consortium
Deadline
Per consortium (e.g. UEF Dec-Jan)
Eligibility
Separate application per programme
Source
postgraduate/doctoral research visitsBy nomination

EDUFI Fellowship

Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)

Coverage
1,900 EUR/month for 3-12 months
Deadline
Call closed 17 Oct 2025; current status unverified
Eligibility
Applicant invited by a Finnish university supervisor; all nationalities
Source
master'sVia the university

Nokia Scholarship (Oulu master's)

University of Oulu / Nokia

Coverage
3,000 EUR
Deadline
Details to be published
Eligibility
Selected ICT master's programmes
Source

What to watch for in Scholarships

  • For each scholarship, identify the route: direct, nomination or via the university?
  • Check deadlines together with the year.
  • Prepare several scholarships and a backup plan.
  • Be careful with intermediaries that charge application fees.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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