FAQ on scholarships

I have been accepted into a Bachelor’s / Master’s level programme in Finland. Where can I apply for a scholarship?

CIMO does not have any scholarships available for Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies in Finland. If your degree programme charges a tuition fee, please contact the institution offering the programme for information on how to apply for a scholarship.

If you have been accepted into a Bachelor’s programme, or a Master’s programme which does not carry a tuition fee, it may be very difficult to find any funding for your study period from Finnish sources. Please check whether you are entitled to any kind of scholarship or “study abroad” grant that you could apply for in your home country.

I am a non-EU/EEA student. Are there any scholarships to cover my tuition fee?

Yes, there are. These 'institutional scholarships' are provided by the higher education institutions themselves. If you are a non-EU/EEA student who has been accepted into a Master’s programme with a tuition fee, then please ask the university in question for more information on how to apply, what the requirements are, etc.

Can I apply for a scholarship from CIMO to cover my Master’s degree tuition fees?

No, CIMO does not have any such scholarship programmes that could be applied to Master’s level degree studies or related tuition fees. The CIMO scholarships are targeted exclusively at post-Master’s level studies and research at Finnish universities.

For what purposes can I apply for a scholarship from CIMO?

CIMO has a number of scholarship programmes targeted at Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities. We also offer some scholarships for advanced-level degree students of the Finnish language. Please go to the ‘CIMO scholarships’ section of this site to learn more.

I am coming to Finland as an exchange student. Are there any scholarships available for me?

Exchange students usually receive a scholarship or a grant through the exchange programme, so you are advised to ask your home university about this. CIMO does not have any scholarships for exchange students coming to Finland.