The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) has opened applications for the 2026/27 UEF Scholarship for international students seeking to pursue Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Finland.
The scholarship is awarded mainly as a full tuition fee waiver for non-EU/EEA applicants and is designed to support academically qualified students enrolling in English-taught degree programs at the university.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Finland
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship (Tuition Fee Waiver)
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required
- Deadline: January 21, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Eastern Finland Scholarship 2026 is available for international applicants applying for admission into Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs for the 2026/27 academic year, with studies commencing in autumn 2026. The scholarship is primarily targeted at non-EU/EEA students who are required to pay tuition fees under Finnish law.
The University of Eastern Finland is a public university with a strong international reputation, hosting about 2,000 international students from over 100 countries. Scholarship applications must be submitted at the same time as applications for admission, as scholarships are granted based on academic merit and program eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Eastern Finland Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be an international or Finnish citizen
- Have completed secondary education (for Bachelor’s programs) or hold a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s programs)
- Hold a relevant academic qualification required for the chosen program
- Meet all program-specific admission requirements
- Satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of the university
A language test is not required if the applicant has completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher degree taught in English in EU/EEA countries.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the UEF Scholarship will receive one of the following tuition support options:
- 100% tuition fee waiver
- 50% tuition fee waiver
- Finnish language proficiency–based tuition waivers
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Eastern Finland Scholarship 2026, applicants should:
- Visit the UEF admissions and scholarship webpage
- Select and apply for an eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
- Carefully review the program admission requirements
- Prepare and upload all required supporting documents
- Submit the scholarship application form together with the admission application
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications before the January 21, 2026 deadline to be considered for both admission and scholarship support.
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