Apply to an eligible English-taught Master’s programme from 5 to 19 January 2027.
Request a 50% or 100% tuition waiver on the same application form.
Submit programme-specific documents and language evidence.
Check the admission decision for the award.
Plan independent funding for living costs.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Competitive tuition waiver for fee-paying non-EU/EEA students: 50% or 100% of tuition, with most awards at 50%. University of Helsinki does not fund living expenses.
Other verified benefits
Competitive 50% or 100% tuition waivers for eligible fee-paying Master’s applicants; most awards cover 50% of tuition.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
No living-expense scholarship is offered; student must fund living costs, housing, travel, visa, insurance and any remaining tuition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Excellent applicants to eligible English-taught Master’s programmes who are liable for tuition fees and meet residence-permit requirements. Award decisions are programme-specific and very limited.
Excellent applicants to eligible English-taught Master’s programmes who are liable for tuition fees and meet residence-permit requirements. Award decisions are programme-specific and very limited.
Eligible countries
All international students who meet programme conditions.
Language requirements
Meet programme-specific English-language requirements.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- English test certificate
- Motivation letter
What should you do next?
- Apply to an eligible English-taught Master’s programme from 5 to 19 January 2027.
- Request a 50% or 100% tuition waiver on the same application form.
- Submit programme-specific documents and language evidence.
- Check the admission decision for the award.
- Plan independent funding for living costs.
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Helsinki offer fully funded scholarships?
No. The University of Helsinki offers 50% or 100% tuition fee waivers, and most awards cover 50% of tuition. It explicitly does not offer scholarships for living expenses. Students must fund accommodation, food, travel, insurance, residence-permit costs and any tuition remaining after the waiver.
When is the Helsinki scholarship deadline for 2027?
The application period for University of Helsinki Master’s programmes starting in autumn 2027 is 5 to 19 January 2027. Applicants request a 50% or 100% tuition waiver in the same application form. Programme-specific documents and English evidence must also be provided by the required deadlines.