Description
The Aalto University Scholarship program aims to acknowledge outstanding non-EU/EEA students. The scholarships are awarded based on merit and through a competitive selection process. In the Master’s admissions process, scholarships are granted during the academic evaluation phase as part of the degree program’s admission process. The most qualified applicants who are subject to tuition fees may receive the scholarship for each study option. The evaluation criteria can be found on the study option websites. The number of scholarships available for each degree program is limited and depends on the total number of non-EU/EEA students selected for the program.
Aalto University is a multidisciplinary university located in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 2010, it is named after renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The university offers a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in various fields such as business, engineering, art and design, and science. Aalto University has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including research centers, laboratories, and design studios. The university also has numerous partnerships with leading companies and institutions worldwide, providing students with unique opportunities for internships, research projects, and networking.
Degree Level
Aalto University Scholarship, Finland. is available to undertake Masters level programs at Aalto University.
Available Subjects
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
Aalto University scholarships cover either 50 % (Category B) or 100 % (Category A) of the tuition fee. Aalto University scholarships are awarded as tuition fee waivers.
At the moment, Aalto University does not offer any university-wide scholarships to cover living costs in Finland. Students are expected to cover all living expenses (app. 800 euros per month) and other study related costs from their own financial resources.
- More information about living costs is available on the Financial matterspage.
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
The scholarships can be awarded to the best applicants. Applicants are ranked according to the admission criteria (the admission criteria can be seen on the admissions website).
In Master’s admissions, the scholarship decisions are made based on academic evaluation of the applicants selected to the degree programmes. Applications are evaluated in the programmes according to the predefined academic evaluation criteria that are available on the study option’s website.
The scholarship decision is given at the same time with the admission decision.
As defined in the Universities Act, the scholarship decision cannot be appealed to.
Application Procedure
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for the scholarship when you apply to Aalto University. The scholarship application is part of the application form for admission.
On the application form, you will be asked questions by which your liability to fees is determined. If you are considered liable to a tuition fee, you will be offered an option to apply or not apply for a Aalto University Scholarship. Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for Aalto University scholarships (i.e. tuition fee waivers).
Scholarship must be applied during the application period. It is not possible to apply for the scholarship after the application period has ended. You cannot get a scholarship if you have not applied for it during the application period.