Partial funding · Study in Finland
Finland Scholarship
A full tuition-fee waiver for the first year plus a €5,000 relocation grant; later years are typically covered by performance-based waivers
- Funder
- Finnish universities with the Ministry of Education and Culture
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The Finland Scholarship is a national scheme through which every Finnish university offers top non-EU master's applicants a first-year tuition waiver and a €5,000 arrival grant, designed to attract international talent to stay and work in Finland.
Universities typically extend support into the second year through their own performance-based waivers, and Finland grants graduates a generous post-study residence permit to find work.
🗓️ Deadline
Apply with the January admission round at each participating university
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Non-EU/EEA citizen admitted to an eligible master's programme at a Finnish university
- Selection is by academic merit within each university's admission round
- First-time degree students in Finland — those already studying there are typically excluded
- Continued support usually depends on earning sufficient credits in year one
- Each university applies its own detailed criteria — check the programme page
How to apply
- Choose eligible master's programmes via the studyinfinland.fi programme finder
- Apply through studyinfo.fi in the January joint application round
- Tick the scholarship consideration option in the university's application form
- Awards are announced with admission results in spring
- Plan funding for living costs — the scholarship covers fees, not accommodation
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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A €5,000 early bird discount in year one and a €5,000 scholarship in year two
Tampere University Scholarship
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50% of the tuition fee for the duration of the programme; a separate early-bird offer reduces the first year by a further €2,000
Finland Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Finland Scholarship cover?
A full tuition-fee waiver for the first year plus a €5,000 relocation grant; later years are typically covered by performance-based waivers. The Finland Scholarship is a national scheme through which every Finnish university offers top non-EU master's applicants a first-year tuition waiver and a €5,000 arrival grant, designed to attract international talent to stay and work in Finland.
Who is eligible for the Finland Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Non-EU/EEA citizen admitted to an eligible master's programme at a Finnish university; Selection is by academic merit within each university's admission round; First-time degree students in Finland — those already studying there are typically excluded; Continued support usually depends on earning sufficient credits in year one; Each university applies its own detailed criteria — check the programme page. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Finland Scholarship deadline?
Apply with the January admission round at each participating university. 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.