2025 University of Oulu Scholarship in Finland
The University of Oulu Scholarship offers a tuition-free opportunity for international students to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Finland.
The University of Oulu Scholarship is provided to academically talented international students. Students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA member state are liable to pay the tuition fee and are eligible for a scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Non-EU/EEA citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in Finland.
- Eligible to apply for a Master’s degree programme at the University of Oulu for academic year 2025/2026.
- The applicant has obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education.
- The applicant proves a high level of proficiency in English language. Approved methods of demonstrating language proficiency.
- Applicants who are in their last term/semester of studies during the application period, can apply for the scholarship.
- Applicants who receive a conditional offer of study placement for a Master’s programme will receive a conditional scholarship offer.
Benefits:
The tuition fee is an academic fee and thus covers the costs of tuition. The tuition fee does not cover the living costs such as accommodation, meals, and transportation.
All students are required to finance their living costs by themselves.
Required Documents
- Proof of language skills
- Copy of degree certificate
- Copy of transcript of records
- Translations of degree certificate and transcript of records if they were issued in a language other than Finnish, Swedish, or English
- Possible programme-specific required attachments
How to Apply?
- Use the link below to access the application portal.
- There is no separate application for the International Finland Scholarships. All applicants for University of Oulu Master’s degree programmes need to complete the Student Application Form.
- Those applicants who are applying for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship have to additionally complete the “Application for Scholarship,” which can be found at the end of the Student Application Form.
- The International Master’s Scholarship application form cannot be completed and/or submitted without the Student Application Form.
Deadline: January 22, 2025
