Scholarships for Bachelor's and Master's Students in Finland

About this opportunity

International students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finland can access scholarship and tuition fee waiver opportunities offered by Finnish universities. However, prospective students should be aware that Finland does not offer a general government-funded scholarship that covers tuition fees, travel and living expenses for international Bachelor's and Master's students. According to the official Study in Finland website, scholarships are provided by individual universities rather than the Finnish government. These scholarships can help reduce tuition costs, but they are competitive and generally do not cover students' living expenses. This distinction is important for international applicants, particularly students who may have encountered online advertisements claiming to offer "fully funded Finland government scholarships" covering all study and living costs.

Requirements

Who Can Apply for Finland Scholarships?

Scholarship eligibility depends on the specific university and programme.

Many Finnish universities offer scholarships primarily to students from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) who are subject to tuition fees.

The eligibility requirements, scholarship value and application process can differ significantly between institutions.

Applicants should therefore check the scholarship conditions of their chosen university rather than relying on general claims about “Finland scholarships.”