University of Oulu Masters Scholarships for International Students 2023

 The Finland scholarships are aimed at students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu two-year international Master’s programmes. The scholarship is for one academic year and covers the full international tuition fee.

In order to retain the scholarship in the following year of study, a student must have completed 55 ECTS by the end of the previous academic year. If a student does not achieve this requirement, they will be liable to pay the full international tuition fee if they wish to complete their Master’s degree programme. An exception to this rule can be made if a student has been granted approved leave from studies (e.g. due to serious illness).

• Table of Content
• About University of Oulu
• University of Oulu Masters Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Oulu Masters Scholarships
• Requirements for University of Oulu Masters Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oulu

The University of Oulu is an international science university which creates innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through research and education. Founded in 1958, our community is 13 000 students and 2900 employees strong, and one of the biggest and the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. The university consists of eight faculties and many specialized research units.

University of Oulu Masters Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of University of Oulu Masters Scholarships

• The tuition fee is an academic fee and thus covers the costs of tuition.
• The tuition fee does not cover the living costs such as accommodation, meals, and transportation. All students are required to finance their living costs by themselves.

Requirements for University of Oulu Masters Scholarships Qualification

Candidates are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2023/2024, if they are:

• Non-EU/EEA citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in Finland.
• Eligible to apply for a Master’s degree programme at the University of Oulu for academic year 2023/2024.
  • The applicant has obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education.
  • The applicant proves a high level of proficiency in English language. Approved methods of demonstrating language proficiency.

Applicants who are in their last term/semester of studies during the application period, can apply for the scholarship. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of study placement for a Master’s programme will receive a conditional scholarship offer.

Documents Required for Application

• Proof of language skills
• Copy of degree certificate
• Copy of transcript of records
• Translations of degree certificate and transcript of records if they were issued in a language other than Finnish, Swedish, or English
• Possible programme-specific required attachments

Application Deadline

How to Apply

There is no separate application for the International Finland Scholarships. All applicants for University of Oulu Master’s degree programmes need to complete the Student Application Form. Those applicants who are applying for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship have to additionally complete the “Application for Scholarship,” which can be found at the end of the Student Application Form. The International Master’s Scholarship application form cannot be completed and/or submitted without the Student Application Form.

For more details,visit University of Oulu website