Finland Government Scholarships
Clarification on Finnish funding rules stating that no general Finnish government scholarships exist for Bachelor's and Master's degree students, and the former EDUFI Fellowships for doctoral students ended in 2025. Financial support consists of competitive university-specific scholarships and tuition fee waivers.
Quick Facts
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Varies by individual university and specific degree programme admission cycles
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Official guidance from the Finnish National Agency for Education clarifies that there are no general Finnish government scholarships available for international Bachelor's and Master's degree students. Online advertisements claiming the existence of fully funded government scholarships that cover travel, living costs, and tuition are misleading.
For students at the Bachelor's and Master's levels, financial support is handled entirely at the university level. Individual universities offer competitive scholarships or tuition fee waivers for non-EU and EEA students admitted to English-taught degree programmes, which typically cover tuition fees only rather than living expenses.
Tuition fees for non-EU and EEA students enrolled in English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes range from €8,000 to €20,000 per year, depending on the specific university and course of study. EU and EEA students generally study tuition-free.
At the doctoral level, programmes do not charge tuition fees regardless of student nationality. However, doctoral candidates must independently finance their living expenses through university departments, paid doctoral positions on platforms like Euraxess, or research grants from the Research Council of Finland.
The EDUFI Fellowships programme, which previously provided funding for doctoral students and researchers, was permanently discontinued in October 2025 and no longer accepts applications.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Transparent guidance from the Finnish National Agency for Education protecting students from misleading funding claims
Access to world-class English-taught degree programmes across multiple academic disciplines
Zero tuition fees for all doctoral researchers regardless of country of origin
Clear pathways to paid doctoral positions and research funding through the Research Council of Finland
Post-graduation opportunity to apply for a two-year residence permit to seek employment or start a business
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Finland
Living expenses in Finland are estimated at €900 to €1,200 per month. Non-EU students must demonstrate proof of funds to Migri when applying for a residence permit.
Eligibility Requirements
6 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Select a degree programme through Studyinfo.fi or individual university websites
Submit the university admission application online via Studyinfo.fi during the application windows
Check the specific scholarship instructions provided alongside admission details for the chosen university
Apply for university-specific scholarships or tuition fee waivers concurrently with the admission application where permitted
Apply for a student residence permit through Migri.fi upon receiving an admission offer and securing funding
Application Timeline
January
Main Application Period
Primary joint application period on Studyinfo.fi for studies starting in autumn
September
Alternative Intake Application
Application window for specific programmes starting in January
October 2025
EDUFI Fellowships Closure
The EDUFI Fellowships programme for doctoral students was permanently discontinued
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Ignore online advertisements claiming the existence of fully funded Finnish government scholarships, as they contain false information
Budget for living expenses between €900 and €1,200 per month, as university scholarships do not cover living costs
Verify scholarship availability directly on the specific university website, as criteria and deadlines vary across institutions
Do not rely on part-time work to cover tuition or living costs, because finding employment without Finnish or Swedish proficiency is challenging
Submit your university and scholarship applications during the main January joint application period for autumn semester starts
Apply for paid doctoral positions through Euraxess.fi and university department listings if you are pursuing a PhD
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Official sources confirm that no general Finnish government scholarships exist for Bachelor's or Master's students, and online claims of fully funded government scholarships are misleading.
No. Scholarships and tuition fee waivers offered by Finnish universities typically cover tuition fees only, meaning you must cover your living costs of €900 to €1,200 per month independently.
No. Doctoral programmes in Finland do not charge tuition fees regardless of your nationality, though you must still finance your own living expenses.
You must apply for scholarships directly through the individual university offering your chosen degree programme, often at the same time you submit your admission application on Studyinfo.fi.
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