Tampere University awarded two types of scholarships – TampereUniversity tuition fee scholarships and Finland scholarships. Finland Scholarship is available for applicants to Master’s programmes.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Host Institution(s): Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Scholarship Worth: 100% of the tuition fees & £5,000 relocation grants
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Bachelor & Master
Nationality: All nationalities
About Tampere University Scholarships
DETAILS:
Tampere University tuition fee scholarships awarded at admission cover 100% of the tuition fees for the programme duration. The programme duration is
- Three years for Bachelor’s degrees
- Two years for Master’s degrees
- Five years if the study right is granted for both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree.
Finland scholarships awarded by Tampere University are part of the national Finland Scholarship programs. Applicants to Master’s programs are eligible to apply. Finland scholarships are awarded at Tampere University to the most merited applicant in each Master’s program.
Finland scholarships cover the program tuition fee for the first year of studies and include a 5000 € relocation grant, paid to the student’s Finnish bank account after the student has arrived in Tampere and started studies at Tampere University.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Tampere University Scholarships for International Students, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be international students
- Applicants must enrol in full-time program
- Applicants prepared to start bachelor and master degree program
- Applicants must maintain at least 55 credits during the academic year to retain this offer
- Applicants must have proof of English Language Proficiency
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To be considered for the Tampere University tuition fee scholarship or the Finland scholarship, you must apply for the scholarship as part of your application for admission during the application period for admission. For applicants to Master’s programmes, the application period starts on 7 December 2026 at 8.00 (UTC+2) and ends on 11 January 2026 at 15.00 (UTC +2). For applicants to Bachelor’s programmes, the application period begins on 4 January 2026 at 8.00 (UTC+2) and ends on 18 January 2026 at 15.00 (UTC+2).
You will apply for Tampere University Scholarships and Finland Scholarships with the same online application you use to apply for admission at Studyinfo.fi. To apply for the scholarships, you will be asked to indicate which scholarships you wish to apply for (if applicable), describe in writing in a scholarship application letter on the application form, the academic qualifications which support your merit-based scholarship application and your motivation for applying for a Tampere University scholarship (max. number of characters 3500). No additional attachments are required for the scholarship application.
Application Deadline: January 11 & 18, 2026
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FAQs
1. Who is eligible to apply for Tampere University Scholarships 2026?
The Tampere University Scholarships for 2026 are open to international students from outside the EU/EEA who are applying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme taught in English at Tampere University. Applicants must meet the academic requirements for their chosen programme and complete the admission application within the official application period. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when they apply for admission.
2. What does the Tampere University scholarship cover?
The scholarship mainly covers tuition fees for the duration of the programme. Depending on the scholarship type, it may cover 50% to 100% of the tuition fee. Some high-achieving students may also receive the Tampere University Global Student Award, which includes additional financial support to help with living expenses.
3. How can I apply for the Tampere University Scholarships 2026?
To apply for the scholarship, students must first apply for admission to a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at Tampere University through the official Studyinfo.fi application portal. During the application process, applicants will be asked if they wish to apply for a scholarship. By selecting the scholarship option and submitting all required documents before the deadline, they will automatically be considered for the available scholarships.
4. When will the results for the Tampere University Scholarships be announced?
Scholarship decisions are usually announced at the same time as the admission results. After the application review process, successful applicants will receive an admission offer that clearly states whether they have been awarded a scholarship and the percentage of tuition fee coverage they will receive.