University of Helsinki Scholarship
A 50 to 100 percent tuition waiver for non-EU Master's students, automatically considered alongside your admission application, with no living stipend and a requirement to maintain a minimum credit pace to keep it.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Partial FundingDeadline
Around January 16 (aligned with Master's application)
Country
FinlandAbout the University of Helsinki Scholarship
The University of Helsinki offers a tuition-waiver scholarship, either 50 or 100 percent of fees, to non-EU/EEA Master's applicants with a strong academic record. It does not cover living costs. Once awarded, you need to maintain a minimum pace of 55 ECTS credits per year to keep the scholarship active for subsequent years of your program.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Helsinki is Finland's top-ranked university with a strong international academic reputation
No separate scholarship application required
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Finland
Finland consistently ranks among the world's best education systems, with Helsinki offering a high quality of life alongside a genuinely international student population.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply for Master's admission by the deadline
No separate scholarship form - automatic consideration upon application
Application Timeline
December
Applications Open
Around January 16
Deadline
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Plan your finances around living costs separately, since this scholarship covers tuition only
Keep the 55 ECTS/year pace firmly in mind once enrolled, since falling behind can cost you the scholarship in later years
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, it covers a 50% or 100% tuition fee waiver only. Living costs are your own responsibility.
Yes, if you fail to maintain the required pace of 55 ECTS credits per year, the scholarship can be affected in subsequent years.
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