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Aalto University Scholarships 2027 in Finland (Funded)

Aalto University Scholarships 2027 offer full tuition waivers for international students pursuing English-taught bachelor's and master's degrees in Finland. Applications open December 2026 for master's and January 2027 for bachelor's programs.

October 15, 2026 ⏰ Deadline: Jan 5, 2027

Quick Overview

Host CountryFinland
University/OrgAalto University
Degree LevelUndergraduate, Masters
Funding TypeFully Funded, Partial Funding
Fields of StudyArchitecture, Art and Design, Business and Economics, Science and Engineering, Technology
DeadlineJanuary 5, 2027

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Overview

Aalto University Scholarships 2027 provide funded pathways for international students to study in Finland. The program targets fee-paying students from outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland, offering full tuition coverage for bachelor’s and master’s degrees taught in English. For African applicants from Zimbabwe and the SADC region, this represents a significant opportunity to access high-quality education in science, engineering, business, economics, art, and design without bearing full tuition costs.

What the Scholarship Covers

The Excellence Scholarship is the primary full-tuition option for new students obligated to pay fees. Key funding pathways include:

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  • Aalto University Excellence Scholarship: Complete tuition waiver for three years (bachelor’s) or two years (master’s)
  • Pekka Mattila Excellence Scholarship: €3,000 relocation grant for marketing or international management master’s students; tuition remains due
  • Aalto Bachelor’s-to-Master’s Award: Two-year full master’s waiver for graduates of Aalto’s English-taught bachelor’s programs who completed degrees within three years with weighted average of at least 3.5
  • FUNED–Aalto Partnership: 25% tuition discount for up to four qualified Mexican master’s students
  • COLFUTURO–Aalto Partnership: 25% tuition discount for up to four qualified Colombian master’s students
  • Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award: Tuition coverage, €1,000 monthly stipend for nine months, and USD 1,600 travel allowance for U.S. citizens already in the 2027–2028 Fulbright competition

Tuition costs without waiver: €12,000–€15,000 per year for bachelor’s; €15,000–€20,000 per year for master’s. A 25% early-acceptance discount reduces first-year bachelor’s tuition to €9,000 or €11,250 for students without waivers who accept binding offers within 21 days.

Living Costs in Finland

Scholarship recipients must budget separately for living expenses. Aalto estimates €800–€1,300 monthly (€9,600–€15,600 annually) for housing, food, transport, and personal costs. Additional funds needed for travel, insurance, housing deposits, and relocation. Zimbabwean and SADC applicants should prepare comprehensive financial planning beyond tuition coverage.

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s Applicants

  • Educational background must qualify you for similar postsecondary institutions in your home country
  • SAT or ACT scores typically required for business and technology programs
  • Preliminary assignment required for Technology, Business, and Design
  • Assignments and interviews required for Design and Media
  • Design and Media require formal English proficiency verification; Business and Science/Technology do not

Master’s Applicants

  • Recognized bachelor’s degree of at least three years or 180 ECTS
  • Final-year students may apply conditionally with completion schedule
  • Portfolios required for Art, Design, and Architecture
  • GMAT or GRE required for Business admission group 2 (typically international degree holders)
  • English proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing; TOEFL, PTE, and Cambridge alternatives accepted
  • Exemptions possible for English-medium degrees based on Aalto’s country, school, and study-location regulations

EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals are already tuition-exempt and ineligible for these scholarships. Certain Finnish resident cards grant exemption, but study-based permits do not qualify.

Required Documents

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcript
  • Degree certificate
  • CV or resume
  • Valid passport
  • Cover letter
  • Recommendation letter
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Program-specific materials (portfolios, assignments, GMAT/GRE scores as applicable)
  • English proficiency proof (master’s applicants)
  • Other relevant supporting documents

Application Deadlines

Master’s Programs

  • Applications open: 2026-12-07 at 09:00 (UTC+2)
  • Application deadline: 2027-01-05 at 15:00 Finnish Time (UTC+2)
  • Documentation and official language results deadline: 2027-01-12 at 15:00 (UTC+2)
  • Results announced: 2027-03-30
  • Acceptance deadline: 2027-04-21 at 15:00 (UTC+3)
  • Certified educational documents for admitted students: 2027-05-13
  • Conditional applicants must graduate by: 2027-07-31
  • Final certified degree certificate for conditional applicants: 2027-08-17 at 15:00 (UTC+3)

Bachelor’s Programs

  • Applications open: 2027-01-07
  • Application deadline: 2027-01-22 at 15:00 (UTC+2)
  • Academic documents, identification, and official test results deadline: 2027-01-29 at 15:00 (UTC+2)
  • Preliminary assignment deadline for Technology, Business, and Design: same as application deadline
  • Application fee payment: within seven days of submission

How to Apply

  1. Review Aalto’s bachelor’s or master’s admission guide for your target program
  2. Rank up to two master’s or three bachelor’s program options; admission to higher preference eliminates lower choices
  3. Compile academic records, identification, translations, program-specific materials, qualification documents, or proof of ongoing studies
  4. Master’s candidates prepare English evidence per Aalto’s rules
  5. Access Studyinfo when applications open using the appropriate guide
  6. Fee-paying applicants select Excellence Scholarship and retain confirmation
  7. Marketing and International Management applicants may request both Pekka Mattila and Excellence, but cannot receive both
  8. Pay €100 application fee (non-EU/EEA/Switzerland) unless exempt via Finnish residency credentials
  9. Arrange direct official test delivery, upload required evidence, and save modifications by deadlines
  10. Contact [email protected] for clarification on Pekka Mattila form requirements before considering application complete

U.S. Fulbright applicants must still complete Aalto admission and request tuition waiver separately. Joint program applicants (CoDaS, CYBERSURE, Re:Play, SELECT, EIT Urban Mobility, EIT Digital) should verify different funding arrangements.

Special Considerations for Zimbabwe/SADC Applicants

Applicants from Zimbabwe and SADC countries face specific challenges requiring advance preparation:

  • English proficiency testing: Schedule IELTS Academic or TOEFL early; test centers may have limited availability
  • Document authentication: Prepare for extended timelines to certify and translate academic records
  • Financial proof: Prepare evidence of funds for living costs (€9,600–€15,600 annually) for visa and residence permit applications
  • Early acceptance discount: If not awarded Excellence Scholarship, the 25% first-year reduction requires rapid response (21 days) and binding commitment
  • Network building: Contact Aalto’s international admissions for country-specific guidance

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Funding Coverage

Full tuition waiver for 2-3 years; Pekka Mattila grant provides €3,000 relocation only; living costs not covered

Eligibility Criteria

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss international students admitted to English-taught bachelor's or master's programs; specific requirements vary by program including portfolios, GMAT/GRE, English proficiency, and preliminary assignments

Required Documents

Completed application form, academic transcript, degree certificate, CV/resume, valid passport, cover letter, recommendation letter, passport-size photograph, program-specific materials, English proficiency proof

Application Process

Apply via Studyinfo during open period, rank program preferences, submit required documents by deadlines, pay application fee, select scholarship option in application, confirm submission

Frequently Asked Questions

Marketing and International Management master's applicants may request both in their application, but you cannot be awarded both. If you receive the Excellence Scholarship (full tuition waiver), you forfeit the Pekka Mattila €3,000 relocation grant. The Excellence Scholarship provides substantially greater value.
The Excellence Scholarship eliminates tuition entirely, but you must cover all living expenses. Aalto estimates €800–€1,300 monthly (€9,600–€15,600 annually) for housing, food, transport, and personal costs. Budget additionally for travel to Finland, health insurance, housing deposits, and relocation expenses.
Yes, final-year students may apply conditionally. You must graduate by July 31, 2027, and submit your certified degree certificate by August 17, 2027, at 15:00 (UTC+3). Your prior coursework must be appropriate for your target master's program.
For master's programs, IELTS Academic requires 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing. TOEFL, PTE Academic, and Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency are accepted as alternatives. Some exemptions apply for English-medium degrees based on Aalto's specific country, school, and study-location regulations. Design and Media bachelor's programs require formal English proof; Business and Science/Technology do not.
The research does not specify selection rates or number of awards. The scholarship targets exceptional candidates among fee-paying applicants. Strong academic records, compelling program-specific materials (portfolios, assignments), and clear motivation improve prospects. The application deadline of January 5, 2027, is fixed and not extended by the later document deadline.
The research does not specify work rights for scholarship recipients. Generally, Finnish student residence permits allow limited part-time work, but you should not rely on employment income to meet living cost requirements. Prepare full funding evidence for your residence permit application regardless of scholarship status.

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