Scholarships in Finland for international students

5 scholarships you can use to study in Finland are listed on Pathyras — Finland's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Master's · 5 PhD / research · 1

Finland scholarships

Aalto University Excellence Scholarship
Aalto University · Master's
Tuition fee waiver (25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%) for admitted non-EU/EEA Master's applicants
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission (Erasmus+) · Master's
EUR 1,400/month for up to 24 months (max ~EUR 33,600)
University of Helsinki Excellence Scholarship
University of Helsinki · Master's
50% or 100% tuition fee waiver for top international Master's applicants (tuition otherwise EUR 13,000-18,000/yr)

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Finland

International and regional awards whose host universities include Finland.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission · Master's
🌍 European Union award — usable in Finland
All tuition and participation costs, insurance, plus EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Finland.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Finland?

Yes. 5 scholarships you can use to study in Finland are listed on Pathyras: Finland's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Aalto University Excellence Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and University of Helsinki Excellence Scholarship) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Finland scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Master's 5, PhD / research 1. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.