University of Eastern Tuition fees Waivers Scholarships 2025 Finland

The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) offers various scholarships and tuition waivers for international students enrolling in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. These financial opportunities can significantly reduce the cost of tuition, but students should be aware of the competitive nature and application deadlines.

Scholarship Types and Benefits

1. UEF Scholarship

• Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver
• Duration: Full study period (3 years for Bachelor’s, 2 years for Master’s)

2. UEF Tuition Waiver

• Coverage: 30% or 50% of tuition fees
• Duration:
  • Bachelor’s: 3 academic years (6 semesters)
  • Master’s: 2 academic years (4 semesters)
• Programmes Offering Automatic 30% Tuition Waiver:
  • Environmental Policy and Law
  • Research Chemists
  • Joint Nordic Master Programme in Environmental Law
  • Urban Sustainability Studies (YUFE Bachelor)
• 50% Tuition Waiver: Available for all other international Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, limited to a number of students.

3. Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waivers

• 100% waiver: For students achieving “Intermediate Level 3 or 4” in the YKI Finnish Language Test.
• 50% waiver: For students completing UEF’s Finnish 3 course.

4. Humanitarian Scholarship (Temporary Protection Holders)

• Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver
• Refund Policy: If a student pays tuition and later receives temporary protection status, the fee will be refunded.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Available for international students of all nationalities.
• Students from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees unless they meet specific exemption criteria:
  • Permanent residence permit or continuous residence permit in Finland.
  • EU Blue Card or residence card as a family member of an EU citizen.
  • Brexit residence permit card under the withdrawal agreement.
  • Residence permit for temporary protection in Finland.

Application Procedure

• UEF Scholarship & UEF Tuition Waiver: Apply through the admission application form.
• Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waiver: Applied during studies at UEF.
• Humanitarian Scholarship: Applied by students under temporary protection in Finland.

Tuition Fees for International Students

• Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes: €10,000 per academic year.
• Total Tuition Cost:
  • Bachelor’s: €30,000 (3 years)
  • Master’s: €20,000 (2 years)

Payment Deadlines and Discounts

• Tuition fees must be paid by August 31, 2025 in one or two installments.
• Early Bird Discount: A €500 deduction for students who accept their study place and pay via Flywire by June 11, 2025.

Additional Costs

• Living Expenses: €700–€1,200 per month
• Health Insurance: Mandatory for non-EU students
• Residence Permit Fees: Apply when studying in Finland

Final Thoughts

UEF offers valuable scholarships and tuition waivers for international students. However, securing funding is competitive, and students should plan ahead to ensure a smooth academic journey. Whether qualifying for a waiver or not, be sure to prepare financially for your time at UEF.

For more information and to apply, visit the University of Eastern Finland website before the deadline!