Partial funding · Study in Finland
University of Eastern Finland Scholarships and Tuition Waivers
Early Bird discount of 30% in year one, plus progression-based waivers of around 30% thereafter
- Funder
- University of Eastern Finland
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
UEF, on its Joensuu and Kuopio campuses, discounts tuition rather than waiving it entirely — a 30% Early Bird reduction for prompt payment, then further reductions for students who progress well.
There are also smaller awards for students who reach a set level of Finnish, which is a genuinely useful nudge if you intend to stay and work in Finland.
🗓️ Deadline
Early Bird applies when you pay within 21 days of admission; other waivers have their own rounds
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Admitted to an English-taught UEF bachelor's or master's programme
- Liable to pay tuition fees as a non-EU/EEA citizen
- Early Bird requires payment within 21 days of the admission offer
- Later-year waivers depend on completing 55+ ECTS credits
- Full 100% waivers are not available — plan for the balance
How to apply
- Apply to a UEF English-taught programme in the January round
- Request the Early Bird discount through the application form
- Pay the discounted first instalment within 21 days of your offer
- Complete 55 credits in year one to qualify for later waivers
- Consider the Finnish-language waivers once you are enrolled
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University of Eastern Finland Scholarships and Tuition Waivers: your questions, answered
What does the University of Eastern Finland Scholarships and Tuition Waivers cover?
Early Bird discount of 30% in year one, plus progression-based waivers of around 30% thereafter. UEF, on its Joensuu and Kuopio campuses, discounts tuition rather than waiving it entirely — a 30% Early Bird reduction for prompt payment, then further reductions for students who progress well.
Who is eligible for the University of Eastern Finland Scholarships and Tuition Waivers?
Core requirements are: Admitted to an English-taught UEF bachelor's or master's programme; Liable to pay tuition fees as a non-EU/EEA citizen; Early Bird requires payment within 21 days of the admission offer; Later-year waivers depend on completing 55+ ECTS credits; Full 100% waivers are not available — plan for the balance. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Eastern Finland Scholarships and Tuition Waivers deadline?
Early Bird applies when you pay within 21 days of admission; other waivers have their own rounds. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees 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 SGD 50 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.