Aalto University Excellence Scholarship
100% tuition fee waiver for non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto University bachelor's or master's programmes, awarded on academic merit during admissions.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Finland
Funding
100% tuition fee waiver for the normative study period (3 years bachelor's, 2 years master's). Tuition fee varies by programme: EUR 12,000–20,000/yr depending on school and degree level. Living costs are NOT covered.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto University (awarded automatically during admissions)
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Overview
Aalto University Excellence Scholarship is offered by Aalto University for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Finland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testMust meet Aalto University English language admission requirements
- Aalto University admission application (scholarship indicated within)Required
- Scholarship terms acceptance (via Aalto student portal after offer)Required
What this scholarship covers
100% tuition fee waiver
Included
100% tuition fee waiver for the normative study period (3 years bachelor's, 2 years master's). Tuition fee varies by programme: EUR 12,000–20,000/yr depending on school and degree level. Living costs are NOT covered. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be a fee-paying student (non-EU/EEA); EU/EEA students are exempt from tuition and therefore ineligible
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Scholarship decisions are made on academic grounds by the program dean during admissions. Aalto bachelor's graduates continuing to master's need GPA ≥ 3.50 (or 3.80 for those who graduated on/before 31 July 2025) within 3 years.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Finland
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto University (awarded automatically during admissions). Aalto University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto University (awarded automatically during admissions)
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Finland
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto University (awarded automatically during admissions). Aalto University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Aalto University during the regular application period
- 2
Select "Yes" for scholarship consideration on the admission application form
- 3
Accept scholarship terms by 28 August 2026 (for autumn 2026 intake)
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; coincides with Aalto master's application period (typically December–January for autumn intake). Autumn 2026 intake has closed. Next cycle autumn 2027.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Aalto University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.