The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) offers a range of scholarships and tuition waivers for talented international students applying for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes starting in 2025. These funding opportunities help reduce tuition costs and encourage excellence, especially among students from outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland.
UEF’s scholarships are competitive and require meeting application deadlines to secure financial support. While tuition waivers significantly lower costs, students are still responsible for living expenses and additional fees.
Degree Level
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Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
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Master’s Degree Programmes
Available Subjects
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All UEF Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes are eligible for tuition waivers and scholarships.
Scholarship Types & Benefits
1. UEF Scholarship
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Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver
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Duration: Full study period (3 years for Bachelor’s, 2 years for Master’s)
2. UEF Tuition Waiver
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Coverage: 30% or 50% tuition reduction
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Duration:
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Bachelor’s: 3 academic years (6 semesters)
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Master’s: 2 academic years (4 semesters)
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Automatic 30% Tuition Waiver Programmes:
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Environmental Policy and Law
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Research Chemists
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Joint Nordic Master Programme in Environmental Law
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Urban Sustainability Studies (YUFE Bachelor)
50% Tuition Waiver:
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Available for all other international Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes (limited awards)
3. Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waivers
UEF encourages Finnish language learning by offering additional waivers:
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100% waiver: For students achieving “Intermediate Level 3 or 4” in the YKI Finnish Language Test
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50% waiver: For students completing UEF’s Finnish 3 course
4. Humanitarian Scholarship (Temporary Protection Holders)
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Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver
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Refund Policy: If tuition is paid before receiving temporary protection status, the fee is refunded
Eligible Nationalities
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Open to all international students from outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland
Eligibility Criteria
Students are required to pay tuition fees unless they meet one of these exemption criteria:
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Hold a permanent residence permit (P) or continuous residence permit (A) in Finland (except study permits)
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Possess an EU Blue Card or a residence card as a family member of an EU citizen
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Hold a Brexit residence permit card under the withdrawal agreement
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Have a residence permit for temporary protection in Finland
Note: Proof of residence permit validity must be provided at the start of the academic year (August 1).
Application Procedure
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UEF Scholarship & Tuition Waiver: Apply via the admission application form when applying for your chosen degree programme.
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Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waiver: Apply during your studies at UEF.
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Humanitarian Scholarship: Apply if you have temporary protection status in Finland.
Tuition Fees for International Students
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Annual Fee: €10,000 for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes
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Total Cost:
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Bachelor’s: €30,000 (3 years)
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Master’s: €20,000 (2 years)
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Payment Deadlines & Discounts:
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Fees must be paid by 31 August 2025 (one or two installments)
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Early Bird Discount: €500 deduction for students who accept their offer and pay via Flywire by 11 June 2025
Additional Costs to Consider
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Living Expenses: €700 – €1,200 per month
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Health Insurance: Mandatory for non-EU students
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Residence Permit Fees: Required for study in Finland
Final Thoughts
The University of Eastern Finland Scholarships 2025 offer a valuable opportunity for high-achieving students to study in Finland with reduced tuition costs. By planning ahead, meeting deadlines, and exploring Finnish language incentives, international students can make their UEF experience more affordable.
