Aalto University Excellence Scholarship for International Students in Finland 2027

Aalto University provides a small number of scholarships for fee-paying students, specifically the Aalto University Excellence Scholarships, which are offered as tuition fee waivers. These are awarded to top applicants based on criteria found on the study options’ webpages, although some programmes may choose not to offer any scholarships.

Application Deadline:

5 January 2027 at 15.00 / 3 PM (UTC +2)

Tell Me About The Program:

The Aalto University Excellence Scholarship provides tuition fee waivers to top-performing, fee-paying international students admitted into two-year master’s programmes at Aalto University in Finland. The university offers education across three core fields: art and design, business and economics, and technology and engineering. Scholarship decisions are communicated alongside admission results.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• Art and Design
• Business and Economics
• Technology and Engineering

Type:

Tuition Fee Waiver / Master’s Entrance Scholarship

Who can Apply?

• Fee Status: Only applicants from outside the EU/EEA countries or Switzerland who are liable to pay tuition fees are eligible.
• Academic Eligibility: Must hold a bachelor’s degree equivalent to 180 ECTS credits (or three years of full-time study) from a recognized higher education institution, or apply with an incomplete bachelor’s degree provided it will be completed by 31 July 2027.
• Language & Testing: Must meet general English language proficiency requirements and submit required test scores (such as GMAT or GRE where applicable for specific business programs).

How are Applicants Selected:

• Applicants are ranked by individual study options based on evaluation criteria published on their respective web pages (which may include previous academic performance, relevance of prior studies, motivation, and portfolios for art/design).
• Scholarships are granted to a very limited number of the best applicants admitted to the programmes.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Global (non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss citizens).

Where will the Program be Taken?

Aalto University campuses in Finland.

How Many Scholarships:

A very limited number of tuition fee waivers granted per intake.

What is the Benefit of the Program:

• Full or partial tuition fee waiver covering the program’s tuition costs. (Note: Scholarships do not cover living costs, which are estimated at a minimum of €800 per month and must be self-funded).

How Long Will it Last:

Duration of the two-year master’s programme.

How to Apply:

1. Select up to two study options and review their specific eligibility criteria and evaluation guidelines.
2. Complete and submit the master’s programme application form via the national Studyinfo.fi service between 7 December 2026 and 5 January 2027 (15.00 UTC +2).
3. Answer “yes” to the scholarship question on the application form during the application window.
4. Upload all required obligatory and study-option-specific application documents (such as degree certificates, transcripts, and language test scores) in PDF format to the application form before the document deadline on 12 January 2027 (15.00 UTC +2).
5. Pay the statutory €100 application fee (if non-exempt) within seven days of submitting the application.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details