Study in one of the industry's fastest-growing centres. The Finnish Government Scholarships 2023-24 for International Students are now open. The Finnish Government Scholarships are for Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programmes. Applicants from outside the European Union are eligible to apply. This scholarship is offered to applicants from all over the world, except the EU/EEA. This is a great opportunity to study in Finland with a scholarship in 2023.

Scholarships in Finland are funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Finland is a European country. Classes and the semester will start in September 2023. Here we'll tell you all about Finland's scholarships for international students. You have to find a course of study, university and then you can apply for admission to the university. After gaining admission, you can apply for the Fully Funded Finnish Scholarship in Finland, funded by the Finnish Government. Details are given below.

Some information about Scholarships in Finland 2023-24

• Finland is the country of great universities.
• This is a Joint Application. Joint Application means that you can apply to a maximum of six programmes in a single application. You do not need to apply separately.
• There is no application fee, the application is always free.
• Many courses are in English.
• 500 Bachelor's and Master's programmes in English at more than 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences.
• Financial coverage by the Finnish government

Financial coverage by the Finnish government

• All universities in Finland offer various percentages of the Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship OR the Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship + Monthly Scholarship (Fully Funded).
• Read about the financing details here.
• Note: No separate application is required for the Finnish Government Scholarship. By default, your application will be considered for a scholarship.

Names of Universities, Fields of Study and Programmes

• You see, there are a total of 22 Universities of Applied Sciences participating in this Programme and 13 Universities but as well. Both offer different fields of study. There are currently 30,000 international students studying in Finland.

University of Applied Sciences:

• Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary Science
• Arts
• Business, Administration and Law
• Education
• Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
• Health and Well-being
• Humanities
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
• Services (hotel management, logistics, security, sports studies)
• Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Eligibility Criteria

• You have to shortlist a Programme or field that you want to study, and then you have to shortlist the University
• There is no need to contact teachers or anyone else.
• A list of all Finnish universities can be found at the following link (Visit here)
• Your first step should start from from here.
• How to apply, application dates, eligibility, and more information are mentioned on the official website. The link to the online application is below.

HOW TO APPLY

The application route and period depends on the degree programme, so always start by looking for the study programme(s) you want to apply to. Once you've chosen the programme(s), it's easy for you to check the application period and other admission-related details with the specific universities you're interested in.

JOINT APPLICATION

The joint application of Studyinfo.fi for studies starting in autumn (September) is organised annually in January (4-18 January in 2023). All degree programmes available through the joint application share the same application period. The joint application also means that you can apply to up to six degree programmes with a single application.

A small number of individual degree programmes may also offer a January start option. For these, the joint application period is normally open in September (31 August-14 September in 2022). Please note, however, that the September joint application for studies starting in January has a rather limited selection of programmes on offer compared to the January joint application.

SEPARATE APPLICATIONS

Some degree programmes may have their application periods open before or after the joint application periods. You can read more about separate applications at Studyinfo.fi. For separate applications, the application period can vary greatly depending on the programme.

In many cases, the separate application periods are between late November/early December and late January for studies starting in the autumn, but some universities/EAUs may also offer application options through rolling admissions over a period of several months. Therefore, as there are many variations in "separate application" periods, it is always advisable to check the exact application period with the university/EA of your choice.

ELIGIBILITY

When you apply for bachelor's programmes, you usually need such school-leaving certificates that make you eligible to apply for higher education in your home country. You will need your upper secondary school certificates even if you have completed some higher education studies afterwards.

For admission to the master's level, you need to have completed a university-level bachelor's degree or equivalent. For the UAS master's degree, there is an additional requirement of at least 2 years' work experience in the field after completing the bachelor's degree.

The exact requirements may vary from one degree programme to another, so always check the details with the university and degree programme you're interested in. For example, if you're an eligible candidate, you may still be required to complete an entrance exam, an SAT test, or an interview.

If English is not your first language, you may need to demonstrate your level of English proficiency. IELTS and TOEFL are the most commonly accepted options, but many institutions also offer others. Check the English proficiency test requirements and any possible exemption rules with the university you are applying to.

ADMISSION RESULTS

After the application period and following the completion of any entrance exams, the universities you have applied to will process your application and make a final admission decision. The admission decision timetable is available in the Studyinfo.fi programme description.

Once you have been accepted as a student, you will receive an official letter of admission from the institution in question. Remember to follow the guidelines given by the university to confirm your place of study. Please note that you can only accept one study place per term, even if you receive several offers.

Once you have accepted your place of study, you can start applying for your student residence permit. Start the process of applying for your student residence permit as soon as possible after your acceptance.