The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) offers a range of scholarships and tuition waivers for international students planning to study at the university in 2025. This guide provides essential information regarding the available scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
Key Details:
* Location: University of Eastern Finland, Finland
* Degree Levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s
* Available Subjects: All Subjects
* Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
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Scholarship Overview
UEF provides various financial support options to help reduce tuition costs for eligible international students. However, funding is competitive, and students are encouraged to apply early.
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
1. UEF Scholarship
* Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver.
* Duration: Full study period (3 years for Bachelor’s, 2 years for Master’s).
2. UEF Tuition Waiver
* Coverage: 30% or 50% of tuition fees.
* Duration:
* Bachelor’s: 3 academic years (6 semesters).
* Master’s: 2 academic years (4 semesters).
* Automatic 30% Waiver Programs: Environmental Policy and Law, Research Chemists, Joint Nordic Master Programme in Environmental Law, Urban Sustainability Studies (YUFE Bachelor).
* 50% Waiver: Available for other international programs, limited number of students.
3. Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waivers
* 100% waiver: For students achieving "Intermediate Level 3 or 4" in the YKI Finnish Language Test.
* 50% waiver: For students completing UEF’s Finnish 3 course.
4. Humanitarian Scholarship (Temporary Protection Holders)
* Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver.
* Refund Policy: Tuition fees refunded if a student receives temporary protection status after payment.
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Eligibility Criteria
* Open to international students of all nationalities.
* Students from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees unless they meet specific exemption criteria, such as holding a permanent residence permit in Finland or having an EU Blue Card.
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Application Procedure
* How to Apply: Scholarships and tuition waivers must be applied for through the admission application form.
* UEF Scholarship and Tuition Waiver: Apply when submitting the admission application.
* Finnish Proficiency Waiver: Apply during studies at UEF.
* Humanitarian Scholarship: For students under temporary protection in Finland.
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Tuition Fees
* Tuition Fee: €10,000 per academic year for international Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
* Total Costs:
* Bachelor’s: €30,000 (3 years).
* Master’s: €20,000 (2 years).
* Payment Deadlines: Tuition fees must be paid by August 31, 2025, in one or two installments.
* Early Bird Discount: A €500 deduction for students who accept their study place and pay by June 11, 2025.
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Additional Costs
Students should also budget for:
* Living Expenses: Estimated at €700-€1,200 per month.
* Health Insurance: Mandatory for non-EU students.
* Residence Permit Fees: Required for studying in Finland.
For more information and to apply, visit the official UEF website [https://www.uef.fi/en/tuition-fees-waivers-and-scholarships].