Partial funding · Study in Finland
University of Helsinki Scholarship
A tuition-fee waiver of 50% or 100% for the two years of the master's; most awards cover 50%
- Funder
- University of Helsinki
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The University of Helsinki waives 50% or 100% of tuition for strong non-EU applicants to its English-taught master's programmes, where fees otherwise run from €13,000 to €18,000 a year.
Only a limited number of waivers are awarded and most cover half the fee, so budget for the remainder plus living costs; Finland's two-year post-study residence permit then gives real time to find work.
🗓️ Deadline
Assessed with the master's application, which typically closes in January
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying for an English-taught master's programme at the University of Helsinki
- Liable for tuition fees — that is, a non-EU/EEA citizen
- A strong bachelor's record and a clear motivation for the programme
- Meeting the programme's language requirement in full
- Open to applicants of any nationality outside the EU/EEA
How to apply
- Apply for the master's programme in the January admission round
- Complete the scholarship section within the same application
- Submit transcripts, degree certificates and language test results
- Programmes rank applicants and allocate waivers on merit
- Awards are confirmed in the admission decision in the spring
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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University of Helsinki Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the University of Helsinki Scholarship cover?
A tuition-fee waiver of 50% or 100% for the two years of the master's; most awards cover 50%. The University of Helsinki waives 50% or 100% of tuition for strong non-EU applicants to its English-taught master's programmes, where fees otherwise run from €13,000 to €18,000 a year.
Who is eligible for the University of Helsinki Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Applying for an English-taught master's programme at the University of Helsinki; Liable for tuition fees — that is, a non-EU/EEA citizen; A strong bachelor's record and a clear motivation for the programme; Meeting the programme's language requirement in full; Open to applicants of any nationality outside the EU/EEA. 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 Helsinki Scholarship deadline?
Assessed with the master's application, which typically closes in January. 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.