The University of Oulu Scholarship offers a tuition waiver opportunities for international students to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Finland.
The University of Oulu Scholarship is provided to academically talented international students as tuition-fee waivers to pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu Scholarship 2026, if they are:
- Non-EU/EEA citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in Finland.
- Eligible to apply for a Master’s degree programme at the University of Oulu for academic year 2026/2027.
- The applicant has obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education.
- The applicant proves a high level of proficiency in English language. Approved methods of demonstrating language proficiency.
- Applicants who are in their last term/semester of studies during the application period, can apply for the scholarship.
- Applicants who receive a conditional offer of study placement for a Master’s programme will receive a conditional scholarship offer.
Benefit
- University of Oulu Bachelor’s Tuition Fee Waiver covers 20-30% of the 2nd and 3rd year tuition fee, depending on the degree programme, and it is rewarded based on studies at the University of Oulu.
- University of Oulu Master’s Tuition Fee Waiver covers 10-40% of the 2nd year tuition fee, depending on the degree programme, and it is rewarded based on studies at the University of Oulu.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Proof of language skills
- Copy of degree certificate
- Copy of transcript of records
- Translations of degree certificate and transcript of records if they were issued in a language other than Finnish, Swedish, or English
- Possible programme-specific required attachments
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: January 21, 2026.
