Master’s Scholarships Coverage

This full tuition scholarship for international students covers the following:

• Half or full tuition fee waiver
• Student union fees, including discounts on meals, public transportation, and Unisport services (for full tuition awardees only)

Master’s Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

• Studying full-time
• Demonstrating excellent academic skills
• Able to obtain an entry visa and residence permit for Finland

Make sure to check out the University of Helsinki admissions pages and the Master’s Scholarships pages for more information!

Master’s Scholarships Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for University of Helsinki and Master’s Scholarships, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to University of Helsinki first before applying for Master’s Scholarships. You can visit the official website found in University of Helsinki Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

There is no separate application needed for Master’s Scholarships. Just apply for admission to University of Helsinki, and you'll automatically be considered for this offer if you meet the criteria.

Master’s Scholarships Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Master’s Scholarships! While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the University of Helsinki admission deadlines . Here are the deadlines:

• Master's Deadline: January 16, 2026

For more information about the admission details of University of Helsinki, you can visit the following pages:

Master's Admissions Page

Master’s Scholarships Page

Want to learn more about University of Helsinki, Master’s Scholarships, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Master’s Scholarships page!

Official Scholarship Page

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"I was a recipient of the Half Tuition Scholarship from the University of Helsinki Scholarship Program in Finland. This scholarship is given to accepted international students who show exceptional academic merit and a strong desire to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Helsinki."

Tuition Scholarship (University of Helsinki) MSc in Security Risk Management

— Faith Klijian

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Master’s Scholarships Recipients

Faith Klijian

Master’s degree

United States

Faith Klijian from the United States is pursuing an MSc in Security Risk Management at the University of Copenhagen, funded by the Danish Government Scholarship, which covers full tuition and provides a monthly stipend for 22 months. With a dual BA in Criminology, Law, and Society and Psychological Science from UC Irvine, plus minors in International Studies and Sociology, she prepared by building strong research experience, gaining international exposure through an exchange at Copenhagen, and tailoring her applications to reflect her academic and professional goals.

Read her story to see how academic rigor, research experience, and international perspective can help you secure one of Europe’s most competitive scholarships.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.