Aalto University Scholarships

Overview

Finland has no centralized government scholarship for bachelor's/master's study; instead, individual universities award their own tuition waivers. Aalto University's scholarship programme grants full or partial tuition-fee waivers to non-EU/EEA students admitted to its fee-charging master's programmes, based on academic merit.

Funding

Tuition fee waivers ranging from partial to full coverage for the normal duration of the degree (2 years Master's / 3 years Bachelor's)

Eligibility

• Non-EU/EEA student liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto
• Admitted to one of Aalto's English-taught master's programmes
• Strong academic record in your prior studies
• Scholarship application submitted as part of the admissions application (no separate form)
• Renewal in year two typically depends on satisfactory academic progress

Application Deadline

Master's programme application window runs roughly 1 December-2 January (with document upload to 9 January) for autumn intake, with results published in April Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Apply for an eligible Aalto University Bachelor's or Master's programme through the standard admissions system (Studyinfo.fi)
2. Scholarships are automatically considered during the academic evaluation stage — no separate scholarship application is required for degree applicants
3. Upload all required admission documents by the joint deadline
4. Await the admissions and scholarship decision together, typically in April
5. Accept your study place offer by the given deadline (e.g., late April) to confirm the scholarship