University of Turku Merit Scholarship

Amount

50% of the next year's tuition fee for qualifying students; plus a one-time EUR 2,000 Early Bird discount for new master's students

Deadline

Early Bird tied to admission decisions (2026 deadline 24 April); merit scholarship applied for when admission services open the spring round

Host countries

Finland

Fields

Any field

Fee-paying students (typically non-EU/EEA citizens) Fee status Both the merit scholarship and the Early Bird are for students who pay tuition, generally non-EU/EEA citizens admitted to English-taught programmes. Students who study free of charge don't need them. Credit requirements For the second-year 50% merit scholarship, master's students need 55 credits during the first year. Bachelor's students need 55 credits in the first year for the second-year scholarship, and 110 credits over the first two years for the third-year scholarship.

• 50% of the master's second-year tuition fee for students who meet the credit, grade, and Finnish-language requirements.
• 50% of the second and third-year tuition fees for qualifying bachelor's students.
• A one-time EUR 2,000 Early Bird discount on tuition for new master's students who accept and pay within 28 days.
• These reduce tuition only. Living costs, housing, insurance, and the residence permit fee aren't included, so budget for them separately.

Early Bird tied to admission decisions (2026 deadline 24 April); merit scholarship applied for when admission services open the spring round