University of Oulu International Scholarships for Bachelor’s and Master’s Study in Finland

The University of Oulu International Scholarship Scheme awards scholarships to international students with strong academic records who are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at the University of Oulu. Support comes as a tuition fee waiver rather than a cash payment. The award is aimed at students who are required to pay tuition fees at the university.

• Host: University of Oulu, Finland
• Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
• Study destination: Finland
• Deadline: 21 January 2026 (15.00 GMT +2)
• Awards: Number not specified
• What is covered: Tuition fee waiver, amount depending on the programme
• Course starts: Autumn 2026

The University of Oulu, Finland.

The scholarships apply to 2-year International Master’s Programmes and 5-year International Bachelor’s Programmes. The list of programmes is available here.

The number of scholarships is not specified.

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

The scholarship is granted as a tuition fee waiver. The tuition fees and the scholarships themselves vary by programme, so check the details for the programme you want to enter.

To keep the scholarship for the following year of study, you must have completed at minimum 60 credits by the end of the previous academic year.

You can apply for a University of Oulu Scholarship if you meet the admissions criteria and are liable to pay the tuition fee. A University of Oulu Scholarship can be received only once. Your scholarship application is processed in the selection procedure only if you meet the admissions criteria. Selection for the scholarship is based on previous academic performance and academic potential.

This award suits international applicants from outside the EU/EEA who must pay tuition fees and who are applying to a 2-year International Master’s Programme or a 5-year International Bachelor’s Programme at the University of Oulu.

It fits students with a solid academic record who want to reduce their tuition costs and who are ready to complete at least 60 credits each academic year to keep the scholarship.

Applications open 7 January 2026.

There is no separate application system for the International Scholarship. You submit the scholarship application together with your application for the study option you prefer in the Studyinfo portal. The application period for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarships runs 7 January – 21 January 2026 (15.00 GMT +2).

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

• Who can apply for the scholarship? International students from non-EU/EEA countries who are liable to pay tuition fees, and who meet the admissions criteria.
• What does the scholarship cover? It is given as a tuition fee waiver. The tuition fees and scholarships depend on the programme in question.
• How do I apply? Submit the scholarship application together with your study application in the Studyinfo portal. There is no separate application system.
• What is the deadline? The application period is 7 January to 21 January 2026 (15.00 GMT +2).
• Can I receive the scholarship more than once? No. University of Oulu Scholarships can be received only once.
• How do I keep the scholarship for the next year? You must complete at minimum 60 credits by the end of the previous academic year.

• Read the official scholarship and admissions guidelines before you start, and confirm the programme-specific tuition and waiver details.
• Prepare your academic documents early so they are ready when the application period opens.
• Check whether your programme requires a language test and what score is accepted.
• Submit your study application and the scholarship application together in the Studyinfo portal before the deadline.
• Keep a copy of everything you submit so you can follow up on your application.