FULBRIGHT FINLAND FOUNDATION & UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award
full · masters
- EUR 1,000/moMonthly grant, paid for 9 months
- USD 1,600Travel award
- EUR 13,000-18,000Full tuition scholarship value
- 2 yearsInternational Master's Degree Program length
- Top 20University of Helsinki's European ranking
- ~EUR 9,000 (est.)Estimated total stipend over 9 months
At a glance
full
Funding
€18k
Max amount
Nov 30, 2026
Deadline
United States
Country
Fulbright Finland Foundation & University of Helsinki
Provider
The Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award is a jointly funded scholarship from the Fulbright Finland Foundation and the University of Helsinki for students admitted to one of the University's two-year International Master's Degree Programs taught entirely in English. The University of Helsinki is a research university in Finland that ranks among the top 20 in Europe, and its English-taught master's programmes are run alone or with partner universities. The award provides a monthly grant of EUR 1,000 paid for 9 months, a travel award of USD 1,600, a residence-permit allowance covering actual permit fees, and a supplemental accident and sickness benefit. The University adds a full tuition scholarship worth between EUR 13,000 and EUR 18,000 depending on the programme, and the award continues into the second year subject to satisfactory first-year performance. Recipients also gain access to a Finnish summer school, alumni networks and the option to apply for further funding. Because exact figures are set per cycle, confirm the current-cycle grant, travel award and tuition value on the official Fulbright Finland page before you apply.
What's covered
- Monthly grant — A monthly living grant of EUR 1,000 paid for nine months, totalling about ~EUR 9,000 (est.) for the year.
- Travel award — A travel award of USD 1,600 toward the cost of relocating to Finland.
- Full tuition scholarship — A full tuition scholarship from the University of Helsinki worth between EUR 13,000 and EUR 18,000 depending on the programme.
- Residence permit allowance — An allowance covering the actual residence-permit fees for the grantee and accompanying family members.
- Health and extras — A supplemental accident and sickness benefit (ASPE), plus a free Finnish summer school place and access to alumni networks.
How to apply
There is a dual application process: enter the Fulbright grant competition and separately apply for admission to the University of Helsinki.
- Choose a master's programme — Identify a two-year English-taught International Master's Degree Program at the University of Helsinki that fits your goals.
- Apply for university admission — Submit your University of Helsinki admission application; the application period typically opens in November.
- Enter the Fulbright competition — Apply to the Fulbright Finland Foundation grant competition following its published guidelines.
- Prepare supporting documents — Ready transcripts, recommendation letters, a study plan and proof of English proficiency as required by both processes.
- Submit and await selection — Submit both applications on time; final award selection is made by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
Eligibility
AdmissionAdmitted to a full two-year International Master's Degree Program at the University of Helsinki.
NationalityOpen to students from the United States, Finland and other countries.
Fulbright competitionMust take part in the Fulbright Finland Foundation grant competition.
Language of studyThe chosen master's programme is taught entirely in English.
The award follows a dual application: the Fulbright grant competition and a separate University of Helsinki admission application. Final award selection is made by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
Eligible countries
United States, Finland, Other countries
Deadlines
2026/2027 cycle~30 November 2026 (est.)
Selection
Final selection of award recipients is made by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Helsinki, in coordination with the University of Helsinki, based on the applicant's performance in the Fulbright grant competition and successful admission to an eligible master's programme. The grant is renewed for the second year subject to the grantee's satisfactory academic performance in the first year.
Verified sources
- Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award - official pagefulbright.fiofficial
About the provider
The Fulbright Finland Foundation promotes academic exchange between Finland and the United States, and partners with the University of Helsinki, a research university ranked among the top 20 in Europe, to fund students in its English-taught International Master's Degree Programs.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who offers this award?
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It is jointly offered by the Fulbright Finland Foundation and the University of Helsinki in Finland.
What level of study does it fund?
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It funds a two-year International Master's Degree Program at the University of Helsinki, taught entirely in English.
Who can apply?
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Students from the United States, Finland and other countries who have been admitted to an eligible University of Helsinki master's programme.
How much is the monthly grant?
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The grant is EUR 1,000 per month paid for 9 months, totalling about ~EUR 9,000 (est.) for the year.
Is travel covered?
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Yes. There is a travel award of USD 1,600 toward relocating to Finland.
Are tuition fees covered?
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Yes. The University of Helsinki provides a full tuition scholarship worth between EUR 13,000 and EUR 18,000 depending on the programme.
Are residence-permit fees covered?
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Yes. A residence-permit allowance covers actual permit fees for the grantee and accompanying family members.
Does the award continue into the second year?
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Yes. The grant is renewed for the second year subject to satisfactory first-year academic performance.
How does the application work?
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It is a dual process: you enter the Fulbright grant competition and separately apply for University of Helsinki admission.
Are there extra benefits?
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Yes. Recipients gain a free Finnish summer school place, a sickness benefit (ASPE), alumni-network access and the option to apply for further funding.
Who makes the final selection?
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Final selection of award recipients is made by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Helsinki.
When is the deadline?
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The deadline is around 30 November 2026 (est.). Always confirm the exact current-cycle dates on the official Fulbright Finland page.