The University of Helsinki Scholarship targets talented international students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. 

The University of Helsinki Finland Scholarship covers tuition fees, meal discounts, and a reduction in public transport for selected candidates.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the University of Helsinki Finland Scholarship, you must:

  • be an international student who is non-EU/EEA national.
  • be admitted to a Master’s program at the University of Helsinki.
  • meet the university’s admission criteria
  • provide evidence of proficiency in English.
  • demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. 

Benefits

The University of Helsinki Scholarship offers the following benefits;

  • 100 % Tuition fee waiver 
  • 50 % Tuition fee waiver
  • Student meal discounts in Unicafe restaurants
  • Reductions in public transport
  • Unisport services at low prices.

Selection Criteria

  • The scholarships for new students will be awarded on the basis of academic overall assessment.
  • Previous academic performance and possible letters of motivation, in addition to which the grounds presented by applicants in their grant applications will be taken into consideration.
  • Also University’s and programmes strategic goals can be taken into account.

Method of Application

  • Click the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
  • Find the Master’s programme you want to apply to through the Master’s programmes page
  • See the instructions on how to apply to the Master’s programme and prepare the necessary attachments.
  • Apply for a scholarship with the same application form used to apply to the Master’s programme.
  • Submit all the required attachments.
  • If you have applied for a scholarship, you will receive result about your scholarship status in your official acceptance e-mail.

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: January 16, 2025