The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Scholarship provides tuition fee waivers for qualified international students who wish to pursue Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in Finland.
The scholarship is primarily targeted at non-EU/EEA applicants and is awarded as either a full or partial tuition fee waiver, depending on academic merit and programme selection.
In this guide, you will find detailed information about the scholarship, eligibility criteria, benefits, available programmes, and a step-by-step application process.
University of Eastern Finland Scholarship 2026 Summary
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Host Country: Finland
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Institution: University of Eastern Finland
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Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate (Bachelor’s and Master’s)
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Eligible Countries: All Countries
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Scholarship Type: Tuition Fee Waiver
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Benefits: Up to 100% Tuition Coverage
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IELTS Requirement: Not compulsory
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Application Deadline: January 21, 2026
About the University of Eastern Finland Scholarship
Applications are now open for the University of Eastern Finland Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The University of Eastern Finland is a public university with a vibrant international community, hosting over 2,000 international students from more than 100 countries. Successful applicants will begin their studies in Autumn 2026.
Scholarship applications must be submitted together with the admission application for Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes at UEF.
Eligibility Requirements for University of Eastern Finland Scholarship 2026
To be eligible for the UEF Scholarship, applicants must:
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Be an international (non-EU/EEA) or Finnish applicant
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Have completed:
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Secondary school education (for Bachelor’s programmes), or
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A Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s programmes)
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Meet the specific academic requirements of the chosen programme
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Satisfy the university’s English language proficiency requirements
English Language Test Exemption
An English language test is not required if the applicant has completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher degree taught in English in the EU/EEA or in any of the following countries:
Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Benefits of University of Eastern Finland Scholarship 2026
The scholarship offers one of the following benefits:
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100% Tuition Fee Waiver
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50% Tuition Fee Waiver
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Finnish language proficiency-based tuition waivers
Available Programmes at University of Eastern Finland
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
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Social Sciences
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Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development
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Information Technology
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Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy
Master’s Degree Programmes
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Accounting and Finance
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Biology of Environmental Change
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Biomedicine
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Digital Marketing and Analytics
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Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication
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English Language and Culture
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Environmental and Ecosystem Ecology
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Environmental Health and Technology
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Environmental Policy and Law
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Forestry
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International Business and Sales Management
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Information Technology (IMPIT)
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Linguistic Data Sciences
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Medical Physics
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Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability
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Photonics
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Public Health
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Research Chemistry
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Sustainability Leadership
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Tourism Marketing and Management
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Toxicology
How to Apply for University of Eastern Finland Scholarship 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps:
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Visit the official UEF admissions and scholarship webpage
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Choose and apply for an eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s programme
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Carefully review the programme-specific admission requirements
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Prepare and upload all required documents
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Apply for the scholarship during the admission application process
Scholarship Deadline
🗓 January 21, 2026

