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University of Helsinki International Master Grants

Fully FundedMaster24 monthsRolling intake

The University of Helsinki International Master Grants cover full tuition plus EUR 500/month living allowance for outstanding non-EU/EEA Master's applicants across humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The University of Helsinki is the largest and most research-intensive university in Finland, consistently ranked among the top 100 globally.

Host University

University of HelsinkiUniversity of Helsinki

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 (fee-paying students)
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What you get

  • Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the Master's programme (2 years, value ~EUR 13,000–18,000/year)
  • EUR 500/month living allowance supplement (or EUR 6,000/year grant)
  • Total value: approximately EUR 25,000–30,000 per year
Monthly: Full tuition waiver (tuition: ~EUR 13,000–18,000/year for non-EU/EEA) / EUR 6,000/year living allowance (EUR 500/month)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Non-EU/EEA citizens (fee-paying students)

Detailed requirements

  • - Non-EU/EEA citizen required to pay tuition at University of Helsinki
  • - Bachelor's degree with strong academic record
  • - Applied and admitted to a Master's programme at University of Helsinki
  • - Application is integrated with the Master's programme application
  • - Required documents: motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts, references

Who can apply

Top non-EU/EEA Master's applicants to the University of Helsinki. Awarded based on academic excellence. Strong fit for a wide range of fields.

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–May
Studies commence: September

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Choose a Master's programme at the University of Helsinki
  2. 2Step 2: Prepare application: motivation letter, CV, transcripts, references
  3. 3Step 3: Submit Master's application (and indicate interest in the grant) by early January
  4. 4Step 4: Academic evaluation — results by April–May
  5. 5Step 5: Studies commence in September
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Provider

University of Helsinki

University of Helsinki

Finland

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