ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Aalto University in Finland, a leader in technology, business and arts, offers scholarships to fee-paying bachelor's and master's students from outside the EU/EEA covering half or all of the tuition fee. You apply for the scholarship within the admission application, and awards are based on academic merit. Some programs may also offer additional living-cost support.
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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Aalto University Excellence Scholarship 2027
Master, BachelorTuition-Free35 majorsJanuary 5, 2027
Life and living
Espoo · Finland
Life and living
Espoo · Finland
Living in Espoo
Finland’s second-largest city, part of the capital region, a tech hub close to nature and home to Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus.
Student housing
HOAS in Espoo: a shared-flat room from EUR 208 a month and a studio from EUR 422 (May 2026).
Transport for students
Espoo is in the HSL network: 40% off season tickets for full-time students living in the area.
Top landmarks
Nuuksio National Park
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EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
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Otaniemi campus
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:City of Espoo – PopulationHOAS – 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
6 faculties · 44 programmes
Faculties and programmes
6 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.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor:FI· Master:FIEN
- Digital Media· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Fashion Design· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor:FI· Master, PhD:FIEN
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Master:EN· PhD:FIEN
- Game Development· Master
- Graphic Design
School of Business (BIZ)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Accounting· Bachelor:FI· Master:EN· PhD:FIEN
- Business Management· Bachelor:FI· Master:EN· PhD:FIEN
- Corporate Law· BachelorFI
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Economics· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Human Resource Management· Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor:FI· Master:EN· PhD:FIEN
- International Business· Bachelor:FIEN· Master:EN
- Marketing· Bachelor:FI· Master:EN· PhD:FIEN
School of Chemical Engineering (CHEM)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Biology· Master:EN· PhD:FIEN
- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Chemistry· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master
School of Electrical Engineering (ELEC)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Biomedical Engineering· BachelorFI
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor:FIEN· Master:EN
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School of Engineering (ENG)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Civil Engineering· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Environmental Science· Master:EN· PhD:FIEN
- Geography· Bachelor:FIEN· Master:EN
- Geology· Master
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Soil and Water Sciences· Master
School of Science (SCI)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFIFinnish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Biomedical Engineering· Master, PhDFI
- Computer Science· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor:FIEN· Master:EN
- Game Development· Master
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor:FIEN· Master:EN
- Mathematics· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Physics· Bachelor, PhD:FIEN· Master:EN
- Psychology· BachelorFI
- Software Engineering· Master
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: 100% tuition waiver.
The latest deadline we have is January 5, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Admission application (answer yes to scholarship), Transcripts and degree documents.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.aalto.fi/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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