Finland Government Scholarship for International Students

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Finland Government Scholarship for International Students

Finland Government Scholarship 2025 is open now. Finland Government Scholarship is offered to international students from any country. This scholarship is for a bachelors, masters and PHD’s degree program.

Finland has two types of higher educational institutions: UAS – university of applied sciences; and (2) universities. Both higher education institutions provide master’s and bachelor’s degree programs (with some dissimilarities in admission requirements). The goal of UAS is to perform research and development that supports teaching and specifically aids in regional development, in addition to training professionals in response to labor market demands. Universities aim to do scientific research, give postgraduate training, and establish organizations based on that research.

Field of Study/ Subjects

The following subjects of study are available to applicants for the master’s and bachelor’s degree programs:

UAS- Universities of applied sciences offer

•     Manufacturing, Engineering, and Construction
•     Information and Communication Technologies – ICTS
•     Journalism, Social Sciences and Information.
•     Fisheries,Veterinary, Agriculture, and Forestry.
•     Services (logistics, hospitality management, sport studies, security,)
•     Arts
•     Health & Welfare
•     Humanities
•     Business, Administration, and Law
•     Education

Universities offer 2 more program including those that are listed above:

■     Medicine

■     Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics

Duration of Scholarship

The standard duration of bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degree program.

Scholarship Description/ Details

This scholarship program offers to cover the following expenses:

■     Scholarships for tuition fee waivers or tuition fees and monthly stipends (totally financed) are available at all universities.

■     When an applicant gets admission in a Finland university then he/ she is automatically considered for a scholarship.

■     There is no application fee at all.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following prerequisites to be eligible for a bachelor’s degree program.

•     You must have school-leaving credentials in order to pursue further education in your nation of origin.
•     You still need an upper secondary school diploma even if you have taken certain courses toward a higher education degree.
•     Entrance exams like SATS or interviews must be done for admission.
•     For non-native English speakers you must have proficiency in English exams like TOEFL , IELTS, PTE and Cambridge test.

Applicants need to meet the following requirements to be eligible for a master’s degree program:

For universities of applied sciences:

•     Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education.
•     After completing a bachelor’s degree, applicants must have 2 years of experience.
•     Certain disciplines (such as media and visual arts, music, theater and dance, visual arts, and crafts and design) allow creative merits and activities to take the place of professional experience.

Additional Requirements:

•     Various degree programs may have different specific requirements.
•     It may be necessary for qualified candidates to pass an admission exam, a SAT, or an interview.

Proficiency in English:

•     Proof of English competence may be required by universities if it’s not your first language.
•     Tests like the TOEFL and IELTS are widely accepted.
•     Depending on the university, several tests could be approved.
•     English proficiency exam exemption policies might differ, therefore it’s best to verify with the particular university.

For universities

■     A bachelor’s degree from UAS or university must have been earned by the candidate.

How to Apply/ Download Scholarship Form/ Documents Required

•     The application process for the scholarship program is online. Click Studyinfo.fi to apply for this scholarship program.
•     Attach all necessary (required) documents with the application form.

Note: Applying for this scholarship program is free.

Participating 13 Universities

 

Tampere University, University of Lapland, Hanken School of Economics, University of Oulu, Aalto University, University of Eastern Finland, Abo Akademi University,University of Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Jyvaskyla, University of the Arts Helsinki, Lut University, University of Vaasa.

Participating 22 Universities of Applied Sciences

•     Haaga Helia UAS
•     Vaasa UAS .
•     Jamk UAS
•     Novia UAS
•     Seinäjoki UAS
•     Turku UAS
•     South Eastern Finland UAS
•     TAMK UAS
•     Kajaani UAS
•     Metropolia UAS
•     Karelia UAS
•     Arcada UAS
•     Oulu UAS
•     Centria UAS
•     Lab UAS
•     Lapland UAS
•     Diaconia UAS
•     Laurea UAS
•     Satakunta UAS
•     Humak UAS
•     Häme UAS
•     Savonia UAS

Contact Us

Finnish National Agency for Education

PO Box 343 (Hakaniemenranta 6)

FI- 00531 Helsinki

Finland

Last Date to Apply/ Deadline

Joint Application:

•     The Studyinfo.fi joint application for programs beginning in the fall (September) is finished every year in January, 8–22 in 2025.
•     The same application time applies to all degree programs made available through the joint application.
•     You can use the joint application to submit a single application for up to six degree programs.

January Study Start Options:

•     There may be degree programs that start in January. The joint application period for these programs normally starts in September (4–14 Sept in 2025).
•     Keep in mind that the September joint application offers a smaller variety of programs compared to the January joint application.

Official Website

Visit the official website to get further details about the Finland Government Scholarship Program:

https://www.studyinfinland.fi/scholarships

Finland Government Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

Students have lots of questions regarding the Finland Government Scholarship for International Students. It is the scholarship program offered by the Government of Finland to international students. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes.

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, if you are a hardworking and an eligible candidate.

(Q) How to apply for the Finland Government Scholarship for International Students? Or procedure to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) The application process for this scholarship program is online. Click here to know how to apply for this scholarship program.

Attach all necessary (required) documents with the application form.

Note: Applications with missing documents will not be entertained.

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Then their application will not be considered and will be cancelled.

(Q) Do you have to pay fees for an online application?

(A) No.

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No.

(Q) Host country of this scholarship program?

(A) Finland.

(Q) What is the duration of this scholarship program?

(A) The standard duration of bachelor’s and master’s degree program.

(Q) Which countries are offered this scholarship program?

(A) This scholarship program is offered to all countries.

(Q) Is it a fully funded scholarship program?

(A) This scholarship program offers to cover the following expenses:

• All educational institutions provide monthly stipend scholarships or tuition fee waiver completely financed.

• When an applicant gets admission to a Finland university then he/ she is automatically considered for a scholarship.
• There is no application fee at all.

(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) This scholarship program is offered to outstanding international students from any country who wants to pursue a master’s or bachelor’s degree program.

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes, it is a merit based scholarship program.

(Q) Which fields of education does this program offers?

(A) The following subjects of study are available to applicants for the master’s and bachelor’s degree programs:

UAS- Universities of applied sciences offer

•     Manufacturing, Engineering, and Construction
•     Information and Communication Technologies – ICTS
•     Journalism, Social Sciences and Information.
•     Fisheries,Veterinary, Agriculture, and Forestry.
•     Services (logistics, hospitality management, sport studies, security,)
•     Arts
•     Health & Welfare
•     Humanities
•     Business, Administration, and Law
•     Education

Universities offer 2 more program including those that are listed above:

■     Medicine

■     Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics

(Q) What is the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program?

(A) In order to be eligible for a bachelors degree program, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• Must have school-leaving credentials in order to pursue further education in your nation of origin.
•  You still need an upper secondary school diploma even if you have taken certain courses toward a higher education degree.
• Entrance exams like SATS or interviews must be done for admission.
• Entrance exams like SATS or interviews must be done for admission.
• For non-native English speakers you must have proficiency in English exams like TOEFL , IELTS, PTE and Cambridge test.

Applicants to a master’s degree program must meet the following criteria:

For universities of applied sciences

•     An applicant must have completed a bachelors degree program or another education degree After completing a bachelor’s degree, applicants must have 2 years of experience.
•     Certain disciplines (such as media and visual arts, music, theater and dance, visual arts, and crafts and design) allow creative merits and activities to take the place of professional experience.

Additional Requirements:

•     Various degree programs may have different specific requirements.
•     It may be necessary for qualified candidates to pass an admission exam, a SAT, or an interview.

Proficiency in English:

•     Proof of English competence may be required by universities if it’s not your first language.
•     Tests like the TOEFL and IELTS are widely accepted.
•     Depending on the university, several tests could be approved.
•     English proficiency exam exemption policies might differ, therefore it’s best to verify with the particular university.

For universities

■     A bachelor’s degree from UAS or university must have been earned by the candidate.

 (Q) A person who already is availing of any other scholarship, can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) An applicant may apply for other scholarship programs, but cannot hold two scholarships at the same time.

(Q) Mention the list of participating universities?

(A) Following are the participating universities:

Tampere University, University of Lapland, Hanken School of Economics, University of Oulu, Aalto University, University of Eastern Finland, Abo Akademi University,University of Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Jyvaskyla, University of the Arts Helsinki, Lut University, University of Vaasa.

 (Q) Mention the list of participating universities of applied sciences?

(A) Following are the participating universities of applied sciences:

• Haaga Helia UAS
• Vaasa UAS .
• Jamk UAS
• Novia UAS
• Seinäjoki UAS
• Turku UAS
• South Eastern Finland UAS
• TAMK UAS
• Kajaani UAS
• Metropolia UAS
• Karelia UAS
• Arcada UAS
• Oulu UAS
• Centria UAS
• Lab UAS
• Lapland UAS
• Diaconia UAS
• Laurea UAS
• Satakunta UAS
• Humak UAS
• Häme UAS
• Savonia UAS

 (Q) Does a candidate have to be registered to apply?

(A) Yes.

(Q) What distinguishes combined and separate applications?
(A) Joint application: A candidate can apply to up to six degree programs from one or more universities using a single application form.

Separate Application: Candidates can apply only for 1 degree program.

(Q) How does a candidate know that his/ her application has reached its destination?

(A) A applicant will receive an email confirming that their application has been received.

(Q) Should a candidate print out their application letter?

(A) Applicants should save or print a printout of the online application form after completing it.

(Q) When does a candidate find out if they are accepted as a student or not?
(A) Candidates will get a selection letter (1) on the day the higher education institution notifies them (2) that the selection results are ready.

(Q) Is a candidate allowed to postpone the beginning of their studies?

(A) Candidate can postpone the beginning of their studies under the following conditions:

•         Paternity leave
•         Completion of military service
•         Disability or illness
•         Maternity leave
•         Voluntary military service.
•         Civilian service
•         Parental leave

 (Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Then the process of your application will be terminated.

(Q) How to contact the Finland Government Scholarship Program?

(A) Finnish National Agency for Education

PO Box 343 (Hakaniemenranta 6)

FI- 00531 Helsinki

Finland

Ask your questions regarding this scholarship program here.

(Q) Want to know more about the Finland Government Scholarship program?

(A) Visit their official website to get further details about the Finland Government Scholarship Program:

https://www.studyinfinland.fi/scholarships