Apply to an eligible Aalto Master’s programme in Studyinfo.fi between 7 December 2026 and 5 January 2027.
Indicate interest in the Excellence Scholarship in the same application.
Submit programme-specific academic and language documents.
If awarded, accept scholarship terms by the deadline in the offer.
Budget separately for living costs.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A competitive 100% tuition fee waiver for selected non-EU/EEA/Swiss fee-paying Master’s applicants. It does not include a living allowance.
Other verified benefits
100% tuition fee waiver for selected tuition-fee-liable students; decisions are made with programme admissions.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
No living-cost stipend; tuition waiver does not cover accommodation, travel, visa, insurance or other living expenses.
Who is eligible to apply?
Prospective students liable for tuition fees who apply to an eligible Aalto Master’s programme; awards are made on academic grounds as part of admission.
Prospective students liable for tuition fees who apply to an eligible Aalto Master’s programme; awards are made on academic grounds as part of admission.
Eligible countries
All international students who meet programme conditions.
Language requirements
Meet the language requirements for the selected programme.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- English test certificate
- Motivation letter
What should you do next?
- Apply to an eligible Aalto Master’s programme in Studyinfo.fi between 7 December 2026 and 5 January 2027.
- Indicate interest in the Excellence Scholarship in the same application.
- Submit programme-specific academic and language documents.
- If awarded, accept scholarship terms by the deadline in the offer.
- Budget separately for living costs.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Aalto Excellence Scholarship cover living costs?
No. The Aalto University Excellence Scholarship is a 100% tuition fee waiver for selected students, but it does not provide a living-cost stipend. Recipients must separately fund housing, food, travel, insurance and residence-permit requirements. The waiver is awarded on academic grounds and is highly competitive.
When is Aalto’s scholarship deadline for 2027 entry?
The application period for Aalto Master’s studies beginning in autumn 2027 runs from 7 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 at 3 pm Finnish time. Applicants request scholarship consideration within the Master’s application form. The scholarship itself does not have a separate application deadline.