The Hanken School of Economics is offering two scholarships to students from developing countries to join the Hanken two-year Master’s Degree program in the academic year 2025-2026 in Finland.
The Hanken School of Economics Premium Scholarship offers two exceptional scholarships annually to degree students and alumni from GBSN member schools in developing countries. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for two academic years (€15,000 per year) and provides €8,000 annually for living expenses. This opportunity enables candidates to pursue a two-year Master’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration at Hanken in Finland. With an emphasis on academic excellence, the program prepares students for leadership, management, and entrepreneurial roles while fostering global connections and career prospects.
Hanken - Svenska handelshögskolan Information
Established in 1909, Hanken - Svenska handelshögskolan (Hanken School of Economics) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Helsinki (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uusimaa. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Vaasa. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland), Hanken - Svenska handelshögskolan is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Hanken - Svenska handelshögskolan offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 110 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Main admission requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- English language requirement
- At least 25–30 ECTS in subjects relevant for the particular programme
- GMAT or GRE aptitude test/GPA requirement
- CV in English
The Hanken Master’s Program in a nutshell:
- The MSc in Economics and Business Administration is a two-year leadership and business program
- Master’s programs are taught entirely in English. In addition, you can choose your major of interest. We strongly encourage you to go abroad on an exchange.
Graduate-level students currently studying at or alumni of GBSN member schools in developing countries are invited to apply for the Premium Scholarship at the Hanken School of Economics.
Candidates from GBSN member schools in the following countries are eligible to apply:
- Afghanistan
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- China
- Colombia
- Egypt
- Ghana
- India
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pakistan
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Tunisia
- Turkey
To be considered as a GBSN Scholar for the Premium Scholarship, candidates must be a student or alumni of a GBSN member school by January 8, 2025.
Offered Benefits
The Hanken School of Economics will extend up to two premium scholarships to its 2-year Master’s Program to students applying from GBSN Member Schools located in developing countries. The premium scholarship includes:
- Full tuition fee for two years (equivalent to 15000 EUR/year)
- 8,000 EUR per year for living expenses
Application Process
Go to Hanken School of Economics on opintopolku.fi to apply
- Please read the instructions carefully and take into consideration the specialization/track-specific requirements!
- The Hanken Premium Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s academic excellence.
- Applying for the scholarships is integrated with the application for Master’s Degree studies. Please visit the application portal in order to apply the Master’s Degree program.
Required Documents:
- Completed application for admission to the Hanken Master’s Degree Program.
- Academic transcripts from previous studies.
- Proof of enrollment or alumni status at a GBSN member school.
- Valid identification document (e.g., passport or national ID).
- Any additional documents specified in the program’s admission guidelines.