ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Helsinki in Finland runs a scholarship program for fee-paying bachelor's and master's students from outside the EU/EEA, covering part or all of the tuition fee, with an additional living-cost grant for some top applicants. You apply for the scholarship within the admission application itself. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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University of Helsinki Scholarship Programme 2027
MasterPartially Funded27 majorsJanuary 19, 2027
Life and living
Helsinki · Finland
Life and living
Helsinki · Finland
Living in Helsinki
Finland’s capital on the Baltic Sea, a green and calm city with a high quality of life, home to the University of Helsinki.
Student housing
HOAS student housing: a room in a shared flat from EUR 299 a month and a studio from EUR 476 in Helsinki (May 2026).
Transport for students
Full-time degree students aged 18+ living in the HSL area get 40% off season tickets (30 days or more); doctoral students are not eligible.
Top landmarks
Helsinki Cathedral
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Suomenlinna Fortress
Oodi Central Library
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:City of Helsinki – Population growth 2025HOAS – Affordable student housing in the Helsinki areaHSL – Student discount
Studying and living in Finland
Costs and living
Tuition: students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland pay fees for English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes, typically €9,000–20,000 a year depending on the university and programme. Programmes taught in Finnish or Swedish are free, and doctoral studies are free for all nationalities. Since the Universities Act amendment of 1 December 2024, fees must cover the full cost of education by 1 August 2026, and anyone who first came to Finland on a study permit remains liable for fees even after switching to another permit. Scholarships: there are no government scholarships for bachelor’s or master’s studies; university scholarships are competitive and cover tuition only, partly or fully, never living costs. Living costs: the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) requires at least €800 a month (€9,600 a year), and Study in Finland recommends budgeting about €900–1,200 a month depending on the city, for housing, food and transport. Add the university student union fee of about €50–70 a year and the student healthcare (FSHS) fee of about €35 per term.
Working while studying
With a residence permit for studies you may work in any field for an average of 30 hours a week (about 120 hours a month or 1,560 hours a year), so you can work more in some weeks, such as holidays, as long as the yearly average stays at 30. A required internship or thesis work that earns credits generally does not count. Finding a job is hard without Finnish or Swedish, so do not rely on work to pay tuition or living costs. After graduation: you can get a residence permit to look for work or start a business for up to two years, applying within five years of graduation even from abroad, with unrestricted work rights. Since 8 January 2026 the residence period for permanent residence is six years as a rule, but there is no residence-period requirement for holders of a Finnish master’s or doctorate or a Finnish university bachelor’s, though other conditions such as language skills and work history apply. Family: family members of degree students receive a continuous residence permit, provided the family shows sufficient funds.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in FinlandFaculties and programmes
11 faculties · 51 programmes
Faculties and programmes
11 faculties · 51 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor:FI· Master:FIEN
- Soil and Water Sciences· Master
Faculty of Humanities (Arts)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- ArchaeologyFI
- Film & Television ProductionFI
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)FI
- HistoryFI
- Languages and Literature
- MusicFI
- PhilosophyFI
- Theatre & DramaFI
- Translation· Master, PhDFI
Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Biology
- Environmental Science
Faculty of Educational Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnishSVSwedish- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor:FISV· Master, PhD:FISVEN
- Early Childhood EducationFISV
- Special EducationFISV
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Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnishSVSwedish- Corporate LawFISV
- Criminal LawFISV
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor:FISV· Master, PhD:FISVEN
- International Law· Bachelor:FISV· Master, PhD:FISVEN
Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDFIFinnishSVSwedish- Dentistry· Bachelor, Master:FI· PhD:FISV
- General Medicine
- PsychologyFI
- Public Health· Master, PhDFI
Faculty of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Pharmacy· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor, MasterFI
- Data Science & Analytics
- Geography· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
- Geology· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master, PhD
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
Faculty of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnishSVSwedish- AnthropologyFIEN
- Economics· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
- HistoryFI
- International Relations· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
- JournalismFISV
- PhilosophyFI
- Political Science· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
- PsychologyFI
- Social WorkFISV
- Sociology· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
Faculty of Theology
BachelorMasterPhDFIFinnish- Theology & Religious Studies
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDFIFinnish- Veterinary Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: 50% or 100% tuition waiver.
The latest deadline we have is January 19, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Admission application with scholarship request, Transcripts and motivation.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.helsinki.fi/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#116
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