Pursue Your Master’s at the University of Turku with Excellence Scholarships
The University of Turku is a public research university ranked among the top 1% globally. Home to over 20,000 students from more than 100 countries, the university offers interdisciplinary programs across science, economics, technology, social sciences, and the humanities. Its English-taught Master’s programs combine academic rigor with research-driven learning, preparing students for global careers.
Available Fields of Study
Scholarships cover a broad range of master’s programs, including:
Natural and Life Sciences
Technology and Innovation
Business and Economics
Humanities and Social Sciences
Education
Public Health and Biomedicine
Scholarship Benefits
Full or partial tuition fee waiver (100% or 50%) for the two-year Master’s program
Additional scholarship covering second-year tuition for top-performing students
Awarded to top academic performers, typically the best 30% of admitted international students
Exclusively for students required to pay tuition fees (non-EU/EEA/Swiss students)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland and liable for tuition fees
Apply to a full-time, English-taught Master’s program
Have an excellent academic record during bachelor’s studies
Final Thoughts
The University of Turku Excellence Scholarships provide international students with a transformative opportunity to pursue world-class Master’s education in Finland. With substantial tuition support and a strong research-driven academic environment, this scholarship helps students focus on learning, innovation, and global impact.
How to Apply
Excellence Scholarships are awarded as part of the Master’s program admission process. No separate scholarship application is required. Applicants should submit their admission application by the program-specific deadlines indicated on the University of Turku website. Scholarship decisions are confirmed upon academic acceptance.