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Aalto University Scholarships 2027 in Finland for Non-EU Students
Updated 15 October 2026
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Aalto University, Finland's leading university for technology, business, art and design, offers tuition fee scholarships to talented students from outside the EU/EEA starting a bachelor's or master's degree in autumn 2027.
What the scholarship covers
- A tuition fee waiver of up to 100% (some awards are 50%), for the normal length of your degree: 2 years for a master's, 3 years for a bachelor's
- Tuition at Aalto is about €12,000 to €20,000 per year, depending on the programme, so a full waiver saves you a lot
Not covered: living costs. To get a Finnish residence permit, you must show you can support yourself.
Keeping the scholarship
Continuing scholarships require full-time study and steady progress according to your study plan. Progress is checked each spring.
Who can apply
- Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA who must pay tuition fees
- Applying to an English-taught bachelor's or master's programme at Aalto
- A strong academic record. Scholarships are merit-based.
Fields
Engineering, technology, computer science, business and economics, art, design and architecture.
Dates (autumn 2027 intake)
- Master's programmes: applications open 7 December 2026 and close 5 January 2027 (15:00 Finnish time). Documents are due by 12 January 2027.
- Bachelor's programmes: applications open 7 January 2027 and close 22 January 2027.
How to apply
- Choose an English-taught programme at Aalto.
- Apply for admission during the application period.
- Tick the scholarship option on the admission form. There's no separate scholarship application.
- You can't apply for the scholarship after the application period closes, so don't forget this step.
Official page: https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-at-aalto/scholarships-and-tuition-fees
Tips
- Prepare your documents early (transcripts, English test, CV, motivation letter), since the master's window is during the holidays.
- Budget for living costs in Finland and plan how you'll show proof of funds.
- Write a motivation letter that links your goals to the specific Aalto programme.