ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Oulu in Finland offers fee-paying international bachelor's and master's students scholarships covering part or all of the tuition fee, renewable with good academic performance. Scholarships are considered as part of the admission process based on academic merit. Scholarship levels and renewal conditions are published on the official fees and scholarships page.
Available programmes
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University of Oulu International Master Scholarship Scheme 2027–2028
Master, BachelorPartially Funded24 majorsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Oulu · Finland
Life and living
Oulu · Finland
Living in Oulu
Northern Finland’s largest city and a tech hub, home to the University of Oulu and known for year-round cycling.
Student housing
Student housing in Oulu costs about EUR 350–500 a month, plus a non-refundable PSOAS service fee of EUR 135.
Top landmarks
Market Square and the Policeman statue
Nallikari beach
Oulu Cathedral
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:City of Oulu – Information and statisticsOamk – Living in Oulu
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
8 faculties · 44 programmes
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 44 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 Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Biology
Faculty of Education and Psychology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor, MasterFI
- Educational Psychology· Bachelor, Master
- Music· Bachelor, MasterFI
- PsychologyFI
- Special Education· Bachelor, MasterFI
Faculty of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- AnthropologyFI
- ArchaeologyFI
- HistoryFI
- Languages and Literature
Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering· Master
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Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Biomedical Engineering· Master, PhD
- DentistryFI
- General MedicineFI
- NursingFI
- Public Health· MasterFI
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Astronomy· PhD
- Biology
- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor, MasterFI
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- GeographyFI
- MathematicsFI
- PhysicsFI
Faculty of Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Architectural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil EngineeringFI
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master
- Mechanical Engineering
Oulu Business School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Accounting· Master, PhD
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Master, PhD
- Economics· Master, PhD
- Finance· Master, PhD
- International Business
- Marketing· Master, PhD
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: 50%–100% tuition waiver (master's).
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Admission application, Transcripts and degree certificate.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.oulu.fi/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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