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Aalto University Tuition Fee Waivers & Scholarship

Partially FundedMaster24 monthsRolling intake

Aalto University offers tuition fee waivers and scholarships to outstanding non-EU/EEA Master's applicants. Schemes include the Aalto Scholarship (50% waiver + EUR 5,000/year) and full tuition fee waivers. Aalto is a top-ranked European university in technology, business, and design with strong industry ties in Finland's startup ecosystem.

Host University

Aalto UniversityAalto University

Quick info

Application status

Rolling intake

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Finland
Master
24 months
Open to: Non-EU/EEA citizens required to pay tuition at Aalto
Apply on official site

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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Aalto Scholarship: 50% tuition waiver + EUR 5,000/year living allowance
  • Full Tuition Waiver: 100% tuition fee waiver (value ~EUR 15,000–20,000/year)
  • Some departments may offer additional stipends
Monthly: Full tuition waiver (tuition: ~EUR 15,000–20,000/year for non-EU/EEA) / Aalto Scholarship partial: 50% waiver + EUR 5,000/year stipend

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Non-EU/EEA citizens required to pay tuition at Aalto

Detailed requirements

  • - Non-EU/EEA citizen
  • - Bachelor's degree with strong academic record
  • - Applied and admitted to a Master's programme at Aalto
  • - Application is integrated with the Master's application
  • - Some departments may require GMAT/GRE

Who can apply

Non-EU/EEA Master's applicants to Aalto University. Awarded based on academic merit. Aalto is a leading Finnish university in technology, business, and design.

Fields of study

All Aalto Master's programmes (engineering, business, arts, science)

Application window

Rolling intake

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application deadline: early January
Results: typically April–June
Studies commence: late August

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Choose a Master's programme at Aalto (engineering, business, arts, etc.)
  2. 2Step 2: Prepare application: motivation letter, CV, transcripts, references (GMAT/GRE for some)
  3. 3Step 3: Submit Master's application (with scholarship indication) by early January
  4. 4Step 4: Academic evaluation — results by April–June