UEF Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waiver A
100% tuition waiver for one semester at UEF for enrolled fee-paying students who pass the Finnish language national certificate test (YKI level 3–4 or VKT).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Finland
Funding
100% of one semester's tuition fee (€4,000–€5,000 depending on programme). Applied as a waiver to the tuition for that semester.
Eligible applicants
Fee-paying international students enrolled at UEF; must pass YKI intermediate level 3/4 or VKT Finnish language test while enrolled; applied during studies
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Overview
UEF Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waiver A is offered by University of Eastern Finland 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 testFinnish language proficiency: must pass YKI national certificate at intermediate level 3 or 4, or VKT with satisfactory written and oral skills while enrolled at UEF
- University admissionEnrolled in an international Bachelor's or Master's programme at UEF
- YKI or VKT Finnish language certificateRequired
What this scholarship covers
100% one-semester tuition waiver (€4,000–€5,000)
Included
100% of one semester's tuition fee (€4,000–€5,000 depending on programme). Applied as a waiver to the tuition for that semester. 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: Tuition-fee paying current students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
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
Current UEF degree student meeting Finnish language or academic progress requirements
Applicant profile
- Fee-paying international students enrolled at UEF; must pass YKI intermediate level 3/4 or VKT Finnish language test while enrolled; applied during studies
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Finland
Current-cycle criteria
- Current UEF degree student meeting Finnish language or academic progress requirements
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
Enroll in an international programme at UEF
- 2
Take and pass the YKI test at intermediate level 3/4 (or VKT equivalent)
- 3
Apply for the waiver through UEF's scholarship/tuition process
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applied during studies upon passing the qualifying Finnish language test. Check uef.fi/en/tuition-fees-waivers-and-scholarships for the application process.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Eastern Finland
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.