Åbo Akademi Early Commitment Tuition Scholarship
Automatic €4,000 first-year tuition reduction for international Master's students at Åbo Akademi University (Finland) who accept and pay their place within the admission deadline.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Finland
Funding
€4,000 reduction from the first year's tuition fee (tuition reduces from €12,000 to €8,000 for the first year). Does not cover the second year or living costs.
Eligible applicants
International fee-paying Master's students admitted to Åbo Akademi; automatic with timely acceptance and payment
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Overview
Åbo Akademi Early Commitment Tuition Scholarship is offered by Åbo Akademi University for 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.
- University admissionMust be admitted to an international Master's programme at Åbo Akademi and accept the place and pay tuition within the deadline specified in the admissions letter
What this scholarship covers
€4,000 first-year tuition reduction
May be included
€4,000 reduction from the first year's tuition fee (tuition reduces from €12,000 to €8,000 for the first year). Does not cover the second year or living costs. 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
- Applicant group: Non-EU/EEA tuition-fee liable admitted students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- 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
Admitted tuition-fee liable international master's students; payment/acceptance conditions
Applicant profile
- International fee-paying Master's students admitted to Åbo Akademi; automatic with timely acceptance and payment
Study route
- Master’s study in Finland
Current-cycle criteria
- Admitted tuition-fee liable international master's students; payment/acceptance conditions
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
- No separate application — automatic with timely acceptance and payment
How to apply
- 1
Apply to an international Master's programme at Åbo Akademi through abo.fi
- 2
Accept your study place and pay the tuition fee within the deadline in your admissions letter to claim the reduction
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; awarded automatically at admission. 2026 intake: accept and pay within the deadline in your admissions letter. Check abo.fi for 2027 terms.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Åbo Akademi 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.