To make education accessible and affordable to its international students, Aalto University has established the International Excellence Scholarship in Finland.
The scholarship is intended to acknowledge the academic prowess of master’s programme applicants who exhibit outstanding performance, with a GPA of at least 4/5 (Finnish system) or its equivalent in international grading. The program’s primary aim is to support these high-achieving individuals by granting them a first-year tuition fee waiver. By extending this financial support, the scholarship seeks to remove barriers to higher education and empower deserving students to excel in their chosen fields of study.The University of Vaasa is one of the top universities in Finland, known for its high-quality education, innovative research, and strong international profile. The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact and promoting social equity and inclusion. It provides a range of student services and support, including subsidized meals, discounts on travel and entertainment, and student health care.
Established in 1966, Vaasan yliopisto (University of Vaasa) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Vaasa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ostrobothnia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland), Vaasan yliopisto (UVA) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vaasan yliopisto (UVA) 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 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.