Full Tuition Scholarships in Finland at University of Oulu for International Students, 2018

Deadline: January 24, 2018

Applications are invited for University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2018-2019.

The scholarship is aimed at students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu two-year International Master’s programmes.

The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland, located in the city of Oulu. It was founded on July 8, 1958. The university has around 16,000 students and 3,000 staff.

Scholarship Description:

• Application deadline: January 24, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.
• Scholarship Award: The tuition fee waiver awarded covers either 85% or 100 % of the full tuition fee depending on the programme. Applicants can apply for the tuition scholarship as part of the admissions process. University of Oulu IM Scholarships does not cover living costs. The University of Oulu offers international master’s scholarships in two different categories:
  • 85% Tuition Fee Scholarship for Oulu Business School Programmes
    • covers 85% of the tuition fee in a 2-year Master’s Programme in Oulu Business School International Master’s Programmes
    • is granted for students who are liable to pay tuition fees and who are admitted in one of the following Oulu Business School International Master’s Programmes:
      • Economics
      • Finance
      • Financial and Management Accounting
      • International Business Management
      • Marketing
  • 100% Tuition Fee Scholarship
    • covers 100% of the tuition fee in a 2-year Master’s Programme in all international master’s programmes except Oulu Business School international master’s programmes
    • is granted for students who are liable to pay tuition fees and who are admitted in a 2-year international master’s programme

  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 during the first year of studies, they will be liable to pay the full international tuition fee for the second year 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).

• Number of Scholarships: Numbers are not given.
• Nationality: International students
• Scholarship can be taken in Finland

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: International students can apply for this Master’s Scholarship Scheme.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2018-19 if they meet the admissions criteria and are liable to pay the tuition fee. The scholarship application will be processed in the selection procedure only if the applicant meets the admissions criteria.
• English Language Requirements: All applicants are required to prove a high level of proficiency in the English language. All programmes ask the applicant to submit documented evidence of their level of English.

Application Procedure:

There is no separate application system for the International Master’s Scholarship. Applications for the International Master’s Scholarship are submitted together with the application for the preferred study option in Studyinfo portal.