Scholarships in Finland
There are 5 active scholarships for international students in Finland worth up to €18k, from 5 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
living only fundingFinnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
EDUFI Fellowships (Finland Government Scholarship Pool)
For early-stage doctoral students and young researchers of any nationality to spend 3 to 12 months of their doctorate at a Finnish university. A Finnish host professor must invite and supervise the visitor and submits the application; the fellowship funds a research visit, not a full degree.
living only
Funding
€18k
Max
Oct 17, 2026
Deadline
full fundingFulbright Finland Foundation & University of Helsinki
Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award
Open to students from the United States, Finland and other countries who have been admitted to one of the University of Helsinki's two-year International Master's Degree Programs taught in English. Applicants must take part in the Fulbright Finland Foundation grant competition and separately apply for admission to the University of Helsinki, with final award selection made by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
full
Funding
€18k
Max
Nov 30, 2026
Deadline
partial fundingFinnish higher education institutions, supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland
Finnish Government Scholarships (University Finland Scholarships)
For non-EU/EEA international students who pay tuition fees in Finland and are applying for a fee-charging bachelor's or master's programme at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences. Each institution sets its own scholarship criteria, coverage, and deadline within its admission process.
partial
Funding
€15k
Max
Jan 15, 2027
Deadline
tuition only fundingUniversity of Oulu, Finland
University of Oulu Tuition Fee Scholarships
Open to fee-paying international (non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss) students admitted to an English-taught Bachelor's or Master's degree at the University of Oulu; the scholarship covers tuition and continues each year if the student completes at least 60 ECTS credits per academic year.
tuition only
Funding
€18k
Max
Jan 15, 2027
Deadline
tuition only fundingUniversity of Eastern Finland (UEF)
University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Master's Scholarships
Open to international and domestic applicants to UEF Master's programmes. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent), and meet all programme-specific requirements. Non-EU/EEA students pay a EUR 10,000 annual tuition fee against which waivers of 30%, 50%, or 100% are awarded by academic merit; no separate scholarship application is required.
tuition only
Funding
€10k
Max
Jan 21, 2027
Deadline
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Finland?
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5 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Finland?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.