The University of Turku, one of Finland’s leading research universities and ranked among the top 1% globally, invites high-achieving international students to apply for its Excellence Scholarships for master’s programs. These scholarships provide full or partial tuition fee coverage for English-taught graduate programs, promoting academic excellence and research innovation.↚
Study in Finland with the University of Turku Excellence Scholarships 2026
Scholarship Overview
The University of Turku Excellence Scholarship offers full (100%) or partial (50%) tuition fee waivers for the two-year master’s program. Outstanding students may also receive continued tuition support for the second year based on academic performance.Degree Level
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Master’s Programs (2 years)
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Available Subjects
- Natural and Life Sciences
- Technology and Innovation
- Business and Economics
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Education
- Public Health and Biomedicine
Benefits
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver for up to two years
- Continued scholarship support for high-performing students in the second year
- Access to a world-class academic and research environment
- Recognition as one of the top academic performers among international students
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Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an international student from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland and liable for tuition fees
- Apply to a full-time, English-taught master’s program
- Demonstrate an excellent academic record from previous studies
- Maintain high academic performance in the first year to retain scholarship for the second year (45–55 ECTS credits with good grades)
Application Process and Deadlines
- Scholarship applications are integrated into the master’s program admission process
- No separate scholarship application is required
- Admission deadlines vary by program; check the University of Turku website for specific dates
- Scholarships are awarded upon academic acceptance based on merit
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