University of Turku Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Programs – Full or Partial Funding

The University of Turku is a public research university located in the city of Turku, Finland. It is considered one of the leading universities in Finland and ranks among the top 1% globally. The university hosts more than 20,000 students from over 100 countries and is known for its wide range of interdisciplinary programs, including science, economics, technology, and the social and human sciences.

The University of Turku Scholarship is one of the most significant study opportunities available for international students wishing to pursue their graduate studies in Finland. It offers full or partial financial support for tuition fees in English-taught international master's programs. The scholarship aims to attract high-achieving students from outside the EU/EEA and encourage them to join an advanced academic and research environment.

The scholarship covers a wide range of fields, including:

• Natural and Life Sciences
• Technology and Innovation
• Business and Economics
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Education
• Public Health and Biomedicine

Application Deadline
Scholarships are awarded as part of the academic admission process to master’s programs and are indicated directly within the admission application. No separate application is required. Admission deadlines vary by program, so it is recommended to check the university website for specific dates. Scholarships are confirmed upon academic acceptance.

• Full or partial tuition fee waiver (100% or 50%) for the two-year master's program
• Additional scholarship covering the second-year tuition for students who excel in the first year
• The scholarship is exclusively for international students who are required to pay tuition fees
• Awarded to top academic performers, typically the best 30% of admitted students

• Applicant must be from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland and liable for tuition fees
• Must apply to a full-time, English-taught master’s program
• Must have an excellent academic record during bachelor’s studies, which will be considered during selection
• Scholarships are not granted automatically for the second year unless the student meets academic performance standards (45–55 ECTS credits with good grades)