International students with exceptional academic ability are eligible for scholarships from the University of Oulu in Finland. The tuition fee must be paid by students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA member state. Students who begin English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs on or after August 1, 2018, and who are not citizens of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, are subject to the tuition costs. Because it is an academic fee, the tuition fee pays for tuition. The cost of living, including lodging, food, and transportation, is not included in the tuition. Every student is forced to cover their living expenses independently.
International students with academic talent may apply for scholarships through the University of Oulu International Scholarship Scheme to study for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree there. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee waiver that will cover 50%, 75%, or 100% of the total tuition. As part of the admissions procedure, candidates can submit an application for the tuition scholarship. The University of Oulu does not provide funding for living expenses.
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International Scholarships 2021-2022
50% Discount on Tuition
a scholarship initiative that offers international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland 50% scholarships. 50% of the first academic year’s tuition is covered by the tuition fee scholarship. The student’s academic achievement will be evaluated at the end of each academic year, and if they have earned at least 60 credits, the scholarship will be renewed. A student must pay the entire international tuition charge for the following academic year if they choose to continue their studies if they do not meet this condition. If a student has been given permission to take a study break, this regulation may be exempted (e.g. due to serious illness).
75% Tuition Fee Scholarship
a scholarship initiative that provides international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland with 75% scholarships. For the first academic year, the tuition fee scholarship pays 75% of the cost.
The student’s academic achievement will be evaluated at the end of each academic year, and if they have earned at least 60 credits, the scholarship will be renewed. A student must pay the entire international tuition charge for the following academic year if they choose to continue their studies if they do not meet this condition. If a student has been given permission to take a study break, this regulation may be exempted (e.g. due to serious illness).
100% tuition fee scholarship after the first study year
A scholarship program that awards international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland a 100% scholarship following their first year of study, provided they earned at least 60 credits in the first academic year. The student’s academic achievement will be evaluated at the end of each academic year, and if they have earned at least 60 credits, the scholarship will be renewed. A student must pay the full international tuition fee for the following academic year if they wish to continue their studies if they do not meet this requirement. If a student has been given permission to take a study break, this rule may be exempted.
Application Timeline
January 4, 2023 – January 18, 2023 (15.00 GMT +2).
Offered annually?
Yes
Eligible Countries
International Students
Available Masters Courses
- Architectural Design
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Ecology and Population Genetics
- Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining
- Education and Globalisation
- Learning, Education and Technology
- Product Management
- Protein Science and Biotechnology
- Software, Systems and Services Development in Global Environment
- Wireless Communications Engineering
About Award
The Finland scholarships are intended for students enrolled in the two-year international master’s programs at the University of Oulu. The scholarship pays the entire cost of foreign tuition for one academic year. A student must have 55 ECTS completed by the end of the preceding academic year in order to keep their scholarship for the following academic year. Students who do not meet this condition must pay the full foreign tuition charge in order to finish their Master’s degree program. If a student has been given permission to take a study break, this rule may be exempted.
Eligibility Requirements to Apply for International Scholarship
If applicants complete the requirements for admission and are responsible for paying the tuition, they may apply for a University of Oulu Scholarship for the academic year 2021–2022. Only if the applicant complies with the admissions requirements will the scholarship application be processed. The University of Oulu Scholarship is only available once.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland
The University of Oulu does not charge tuition for students enrolled in its international bachelor’s and master’s programs who are citizens of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.
Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries
Students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland are liable to pay the tuition fee.
Exceptions to this general rule are students who
- are equivalent to an EU citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)
- have a continuous or permanent residence permit card in Finland (type A or P permit)
- have an EU residence permit for third-country citizens with long-term residence permit card in Finland (type P-EU permit)
- are a family member (spouse or child) of an EU/EEA citizen (have a residence card for non-EU family members of EU citizens)
- have an EU blue card in Finland
How to Apply
The International Finland Scholarships do not require a separate application. The Student Application Form must be filled out by every applicant for master’s degree programs at the University of Oulu. The “Application for Scholarship,” which is located at the end of the Student Application Form, must also be filled out by applicants who are applying for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship. Without the Student Application Form, the International Master’s Scholarship application cannot be finished or submitted.