Ready to embark on your academic journey in Finland? The University of Helsinki is opening doors to exceptional students worldwide, offering a Full-tuition waiver program for the 2023/2024 academic session.
This scholarship opportunity is tailored for outstanding individuals from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who aspire to pursue a Master’s program at the University of Helsinki. The scholarship spans two years, providing full tuition coverage and additional financial support of 10,000 EUR. As part of the requirements, scholars must engage in full-time studies, accumulating at least 55 ECTS per year to maintain the scholarship. The University evaluates your progress after the first year to determine continued eligibility.
Benefits
- Full funding encompassing tuition fees and a 10,000 EUR grant
Student Union (HYY) membership benefits, including:
- Access to free or highly affordable healthcare services via the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS)
- Student meal discounts at Unicafe restaurants
- Reductions in public transport expenses
- Access to Unisport services at discounted rates
- Opportunity to participate in the University of Helsinki Student Ambassador Programme
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Full Tuition University of Helsinki International Scholarship in Finland, applicants must:
- Be international students.
- Qualify for a Master’s program at the University of Helsinki.
- Bear tuition fees: Non-EU/EEA citizens without permanent residence in the EU/EEA region are responsible for tuition fees.
- Fulfill requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for Finland.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance in previous studies.
Selection Criteria
Selection for new student scholarships hinges on academic excellence, considering previous academic achievements, letters of motivation, and the applicant’s grounds detailed in the grant application.
Application Process:
- Identify the Master’s program of interest from the Master’s programs page.
- Follow the application instructions for the Master’s program and prepare the necessary attachments.
- Apply for the scholarship using the same application form utilized for the Master’s program.
- Submit all the required attachments along with your application.
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