University of Oulu Master's Tuition Fee Waiver
Programme-specific tuition fee waiver (10–40%) from the second year for fee-paying master's students at the University of Oulu (Finland) who complete 60 ECTS, plus first-year Early Bird discounts in selected programmes.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Finland
Funding
Waiver from year two: 40% (Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geosciences and related), 30% (Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering and related), 20% (Finance, Accounting, International Business Management and related), 15% (Biochemistry), 10% (two education programmes). Annual fees range from EUR 8,500 to EUR 14,000; Early Bird discounts are 30% in many programmes.
Eligible applicants
Fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) students in listed Oulu master's programmes; waiver from year two after 60 ECTS including Finnish studies
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Overview
University of Oulu Master's Tuition Fee Waiver is offered by University of Oulu for Master’s study in Finland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionAdmission to a listed Oulu master's programme.
- Oulu admissions applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Early Bird discount on first-year tuition (varies by programme)
May be included
Tuition fee waiver of 10–40% from the second year
May be included
Living costs
Not included
Waiver from year two: 40% (Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geosciences and related), 30% (Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering and related), 20% (Finance, Accounting, International Business Management and related), 15% (Biochemistry), 10% (two education programmes). Annual fees range from EUR 8,500 to EUR 14,000; Early Bird discounts are 30% in many programmes. 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 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Fee-paying international students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- At least 60 ECTS credits in the preceding academic year, including required Finnish language studies.
- 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
Fee-paying students in the University of Oulu master's programmes listed on the scholarships page. The waiver applies from the second year and requires at least 60 ECTS in the preceding academic year under the approved study plan, including required Finnish studies. Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science has no waiver.
Applicant profile
- Fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) students in listed Oulu master's programmes; waiver from year two after 60 ECTS including Finnish studies
Study route
- Master’s study in Finland
Current-cycle criteria
- Fee-paying students in the University of Oulu master's programmes listed on the scholarships page. The waiver applies from the second year and requires at least 60 ECTS in the preceding academic year under the approved study plan, including required Finnish studies. Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science has no waiver.
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 a listed Oulu master's programme in the joint application
- 2
Pay the first-year fee within three weeks of the admission results for the Early Bird discount
- 3
Complete 60 ECTS including Finnish studies for the waiver from year two
Application timeline
Application cycle
Tied to the 2027–28 admissions. See the University of Oulu master's admission pages for the application period; the page itself gives no dates.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Oulu
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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.