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Aalto University Scholarship Programme
Tuition-fee waivers of 50% or 100%, with additional Finland Scholarship holders receiving the €5,000 relocation grant
- Funder
- Aalto University
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
Aalto University in Espoo — Finland's leading university for technology, business and design — awards generous tuition waivers to a substantial share of its admitted non-EU master's students.
Scholarships are decided directly from the admission application with no separate essays, and Aalto's ties to Finland's startup scene, including the Slush conference and Otaniemi campus ecosystem, are a strong draw for graduates.
🗓️ Deadline
Apply with the admission application, typically December to early January for autumn entry
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Non-EU/EEA applicant liable for tuition fees in an Aalto master's programme
- Scholarship decisions are based on the academic quality of the admission application
- Top-ranked admitted applicants receive the larger waivers
- Retaining the waiver in year two typically requires completing 55+ credits
- No separate application — request consideration within the admission form
How to apply
- Apply to an Aalto master's programme in the winter admission round
- Select the scholarship option within the online application
- Submit strong transcripts, motivation letter and references — they decide the award
- Waiver decisions arrive with the admission offer in spring
- Budget separately for living costs in the Helsinki capital region
Studying in Finland
Home to one of the world's best education systems and a two-year post-study residence permit. Post-study work: Up to 2 years.
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Aalto University Scholarship Programme: your questions, answered
What does the Aalto University Scholarship Programme cover?
Tuition-fee waivers of 50% or 100%, with additional Finland Scholarship holders receiving the €5,000 relocation grant. Aalto University in Espoo — Finland's leading university for technology, business and design — awards generous tuition waivers to a substantial share of its admitted non-EU master's students.
Who is eligible for the Aalto University Scholarship Programme?
Core requirements are: Non-EU/EEA applicant liable for tuition fees in an Aalto master's programme; Scholarship decisions are based on the academic quality of the admission application; Top-ranked admitted applicants receive the larger waivers; Retaining the waiver in year two typically requires completing 55+ credits; No separate application — request consideration within the admission form. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Aalto University Scholarship Programme deadline?
Apply with the admission application, typically December to early January for autumn entry. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.