FinlandMaster, Bachelor80 days leftTuition DiscountUniversity of Eastern Finland (UEF) Tuition Waivers 2027: 30% Off for Bachelor's and Master's
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A 30% discount on first-year tuition at the University of Eastern Finland for the 2027 intake, plus a 30% waiver in later years for good study progress; apply by 21 January 2027. UEF charges €10,000–12,000 a year for English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes to citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Every admitted fee-paying student gets a 30% early-bird discount (€3,000 or €3,600) by accepting the place and paying the fee, or its first instalment, within 21 days of the admission results. In the second year of a master's (second and third years of a bachelor's), a 30% waiver is granted to students who complete at least 55 ECTS credits in the first year, and Finnish Proficiency waivers (€2,500 or €1,500 from 2027–2028) reward Finnish-language study. There are no 100% waivers and no living-cost grants. Most master's programmes take applications in the joint application from 7 to 21 January 2027 on Studyinfo.fi; Economics and Business Administration programmes applied from 1 to 15 October 2026, and Erasmus Mundus programmes have their own fees and scholarships.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 Benefits30% first-year early-bird discount
€3,000 or €3,600 depending on the programme.
30% waiver in later years
For students with 55 ECTS a year.
Finnish proficiency waivers
€2,500 or €1,500, once.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaNon-EEA/Swiss international students (all Arab countries eligible)
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Tuition Discount. Announced benefits: 30% first-year early-bird discount, 30% waiver in later years, Finnish proficiency waivers.
Eligible levels: Master, Bachelor.
The latest deadline we have is January 21, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Joint application on Studyinfo.fi, Certificates and transcripts, Proof of English proficiency, €100 application fee for non-EU/EEA applicants.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uef.fi/en/tuition-fees-and-waivers-for-masters-degree-programmes. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Open to all fields of study
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