University of Helsinki Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
University of Helsinki Scholarships support international students applying to master's programmes in Finland, mainly through tuition fee waivers and, in some cases, additional relocation or living support.
The University of Helsinki Scholarship is a funding scheme for international students applying to eligible master's degree programmes at the University of Helsinki in Finland. It is offered by the university as part of its master's admissions process and is aimed primarily at applicants who are required to pay tuition fees.
Based on recent postings, the scholarship portfolio may include full or partial tuition fee waivers. Some awards cover 100% of tuition fees for the full two-year master's programme, while some variants provide partial fee support. Certain scholarship types may also include an additional relocation grant, and some postings mention extra support for living costs.
The scheme is open to international applicants from all countries, but it is particularly relevant for non-EU/EEA students who are liable for tuition fees. To be considered, applicants normally need to apply for an eligible master's programme, hold a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent, meet the academic entry requirements of their chosen programme, and provide proof of English language proficiency. A motivation letter is commonly required, and some postings also mention a CV, recommendation letters, passport, and official academic transcripts.
Scholarships are available across a range of fields, with reference postings highlighting areas such as science, environment, life sciences, health, technology, computer science, data science, mathematics, and related disciplines. However, the exact availability depends on the master's programme and the scholarship category offered in a given admission cycle.
Students generally apply through the University of Helsinki master's application process, where scholarship consideration is typically included alongside the degree application. Because award types and coverage can vary by year, applicants should carefully review the current scholarship options, tuition-fee rules, and programme-specific admissions requirements on the university's official admissions pages.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to international applicants applying for master's programmes at the University of Helsinki. Recent postings indicate the scholarships are mainly intended for students who are required to pay tuition fees, especially non-EU/EEA applicants. Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent, satisfy the admission criteria of the chosen master's programme, and meet the university's English language requirements.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Proof of English proficiency required; accepted tests mentioned in postings include IELTS, TOEFL and PTE.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting University of Helsinki Scholarship.
