University of Helsinki International Master’s Programme Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students

The University of Helsinki offers scholarships to strong students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who want to complete a Master’s programme at the university. The award is either a full tuition fee grant or a fully funded grant that adds a grant on top of the tuition fee grant. It runs for two years. Students who must pay tuition fees are the ones this scholarship is aimed at.

• Host: University of Helsinki in Finland
• Level: International Master’s programmes
• Study destination: Finland
• Deadline: 15 Jan 2021 at 15:00 (UTC+2)
• Starts: Autumn 2021
• Awards: number not specified
• Covered: full tuition fee grant, or tuition fee grant plus 10, 000 EUR

University of Helsinki in Finland.

Any International Masters programme at the University of Helsinki is the route to this award. You apply to a Master’s programme, and the scholarship application sits inside that same process.

The source does not specify how many scholarships are awarded.

International students who are liable to pay tuition fees, meaning citizens of non-EU/EEA countries.

Two forms of support are possible. One is a fully funded grant that includes a tuition fee grant plus 10, 000 EUR or a full tuition fee grant. The scholarship is offered for two years.

• You are eligible for the Master’s programme at the University of Helsinki.
• You are liable for tuition fees: citizens of non-EU/EEA countries who do not have permanent residence status in the EU/EEA area are liable for tuition fees. Check the FAQ at the Studyinfo website to see whether you must pay tuition fees.
• You meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for Finland.
• You have obtained excellent results in your previous studies and can prove this in your application.

Applications are currently closed.

To apply for the scholarship, apply for an International Master’s Programme offered at the University of Helsinki. You request the scholarship on the same application form used for the Master’s programme, and all requirements must be submitted before the admissions deadline of 15 Jan 2021 at 15:00 (UTC+2) for the Autumn 2021 entry.

Read the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This award suits a student from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who is applying to an International Master’s programme at the University of Helsinki and who will be charged tuition fees. Strong previous study results matter, since you must show excellent results and prove them in the application.

You also need to be able to meet the visa and residence permit requirements for Finland. If you are unsure whether you fall into the tuition fee group, check the Studyinfo FAQ before you build your application around this scholarship.

• Who can apply for this scholarship? International students who are liable to pay tuition fees, meaning citizens of non-EU/EEA countries, and who are eligible for a Master’s programme at the University of Helsinki.

• What does the scholarship cover? It is either a full tuition fee grant or a fully funded grant that includes a tuition fee grant plus 10, 000 EUR. It is offered for two years.

• What is the deadline? 15 Jan 2021 at 15:00 (UTC+2) for the Autumn 2021 entry. Applications are currently closed.

• How do I apply? Apply for an International Master’s Programme at the University of Helsinki and request the scholarship on the same application form, submitting all requirements before the admissions deadline.

• Do I need excellent grades? Yes. You must have obtained excellent results in your previous studies and be able to prove this in your application.

• Read the official scholarship and admissions guidelines before you start, so you know which documents the same form requires.
• Prepare your transcripts and proof of previous study results early, since you must demonstrate excellent results.
• Check the Studyinfo FAQ on tuition fees so you know whether you belong to the fee-paying group.
• Leave time for visa and residence permit paperwork, which is part of the eligibility conditions.
• Submit the Master’s programme application and the scholarship request together, well before the deadline.