Finland · Helsinki
About this opportunity
The University of Helsinki offers scholarships to excellent applicants from outside the EU/EEA who are required to pay tuition for its international master’s programmes. You apply for the scholarship in the same online application as for admission, during the main application period.
Confirm this year’s scholarship levels and dates on the official page before you apply.
Who can apply
Non-EU/EEA citizens who must pay tuition, applying for an international master's programme at the University of Helsinki.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- Master's
What the funding covers
Partial (50%) or full tuition scholarships; the highest level may include a contribution to living costs. Amounts are set each year.
- Tuition Partly covered / varies
- Stipend or salary Partly covered / varies
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Apply to a master's programme on Studyinfo.fi during the main application period.
- Tick that you are applying for a scholarship in the same application.
- Submit all admission documents by the deadline.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 2 years
Quick answers
Who can apply for University of Helsinki Scholarship Programme?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Master's. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is University of Helsinki Scholarship Programme fully funded?
Funding type: Partially funded, Tuition waiver. Not separately covered: tuition (partly), stipend or salary (partly).
What is the deadline for University of Helsinki Scholarship Programme?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does University of Helsinki Scholarship Programme require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for University of Helsinki Scholarship Programme?
Apply to a master's programme on Studyinfo.fi during the main application period. Apply only on the official website (www.helsinki.fi). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- www.helsinki.fi
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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