The tuition fees concern degree students who start their studies in English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes on or later than 1st August 2018 and who are not citizens of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland. The tuition fee is an academic fee and thus covers the costs of tuition. The tuition fee does not cover the living costs such as accommodation, meals, and transportation. All students are required to finance their living costs by themselves.
The University of Oulu International Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships to academically talented international students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at the University of Oulu. The scholarships will be granted in the form of a tuition fee waiver covering 50%, 75% or 100% of the full tuition fee. Applicants can apply for the tuition scholarship as part of the admissions process. University of Oulu Scholarships do not cover living costs.
International Scholarships 2021-2022
50% Tuition Fee Scholarship
A scholarship programme which grants 50% scholarships for international students from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland. Tuition Fee Scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee for the first academic year.
After each academic year the progress of studies will be checked and the scholarship continues if the student completes at minimum 60 credits per academic year. If a student does not achieve this requirement, he/she will be liable to paying the full international tuition fee for the next academic year if he/she wishes to continue studying. An exception to this rule can be made if a student has been granted approved leave from studies (e.g. due to serious illness).
75% Tuition Fee Scholarship
A scholarship programme which grants 75% scholarships for international students from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland. Tuition Fee Scholarship covers 75% of the tuition fee for the first academic year.
After each academic year the progress of studies will be checked and the scholarship continues if the student completes at minimum 60 credits per academic year. If a student does not achieve this requirement, he/she will be liable to paying the full international tuition fee for the next academic year if he/she wishes to continue studying. An exception to this rule can be made if a student has been granted approved leave from studies (e.g. due to serious illness).
100% tuition fee scholarship after the first study year
A scholarship programme which grants 100% scholarship for international students from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland after the first study year if the student completes at minimum 60 credits during the first academic year. After each academic year the progress of studies will be checked and the scholarship continues if the student completes at minimum 60 credits per academic year. If a student does not achieve this requirement, he/she will be liable to paying the full international tuition fee for the next academic year if he/she wishes to continue studying. An exception to this rule can be made if a student has been granted approved leave from studies (e.g. due to serious illness).
Eligibility Requirements to Apply for International Scholarship
Applicants are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu Scholarship 2021-2022, if they meet the admissions criteria and are liable to pay the tuition fee. The scholarship application will be processed only if the applicant meets the admissions criteria. University of Oulu Scholarship can be received only once.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland
Citizens of European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) countries or Switzerland studying in an international Bachelor’s and Master’s Programme at the University of Oulu are not required to pay tuition fees.
Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries
Students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland are liable to pay the tuition fee.
Exceptions to this general rule are students who
- are equivalent to an EU citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)
- have a continuous or permanent residence permit card in Finland (type A or P permit)
- have an EU residence permit for third-country citizens with long-term residence permit card in Finland (type P-EU permit)
- are a family member (spouse or child) of an EU/EEA citizen (have a residence card for non-EU family members of EU citizens)
- have an EU blue card in Finland
For more information, please see also Am I required to pay tuition fees? at the StudyInfo.fi site.
UK citizens
Applicants who are UK citizens residing in Finland and who have made their EU registration as well as their family members, are exempted from paying the tuition fee until 30 September 2021. These applicants must present the documentation of EU registration or the official residence permit given to a family member at the online application.
From 30 September 2021 onwards, applicants who are UK citizens residing in Finland and who have changed or have begun the process to change their EU registration to right-to-residence with Finnish Immigration Services in accordance with the withdrawal agreement as well as their family members are exempted from the tuition fee. These applicants must present the official certificate of right-to-residence in accordance with the withdrawal agreement or the official statement of the ongoing application process for right-to-residence in accordance with the withdrawal agreement or the official residence permit given to a family member.
Also applicants who have received the residence permit P before 31 December 2020 are exempted from paying the tuition fee.
Applicants who are UK citizens and arrive to Finland first time 1 January 2021 or onwards without official right-to-residence in accordance with the withdrawal agreement and who do not have any of the documentation presented above are required to pay the tuition fee. There are scholarships available.
Application for International Scholarship 2021-2022
There is no separate application system for the International Scholarship. Applications for the International Scholarship are submitted together with the application for the preferred study option in Studyinfo portal.
The application period for the University of Oulu International Scholarships is January 7, 2021 – January 20, 2021 (15.00 GMT +2).
Selection criteria for University of Oulu Scholarship 2021-2022
Admissions and scholarships decisions will be taken at the same time. Those students successful in obtaining an International Scholarship will be notified at the same time as their offer of admission to their International study programme is confirmed. The selection criteria for the University of Oulu Scholarship are based on previous academic performance and academic potential.
Tuition Fees and Scholarships at the University of Oulu for 2021-2022
The following fees and scholarships apply for the academic year 2021-2022. Amounts will vary depending on the International programme and are subject to annual change.
The tuition fee has to be paid by 30 May 2021. Failure to pay will result in the cancelling of the student’s acceptance and revoking of the study right.
| International Programme | Tuition Fee / Academic Year | Scholarship |
| Architecture | EUR 13 000 | 75% |
| Biochemistry | EUR 13 000 | 75% |
| Biomedical Engineering | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Business Analytics | EUR 13 000 | 1st year full tuition fee, second year 100% scholarship* |
| Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials | EUR 12 000 | 75% |
| Computer Science and Engineering | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Digitalization, Computing and Electronics (5-year programme) | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Environmental Engineering | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Ecology and Population Genetics | EUR 12 000 | 75% |
| Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Economics | EUR 12 000 | 50% |
| Education and Globalisation | EUR 13 000 | 75% |
| Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Electronics and Communications Engineering | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Finance | EUR 12 000 | 50% |
| Financial and Management Accounting | EUR 12 000 | 50% |
| Intercultural Teacher Education (5-year programme) | EUR 13 000 | 75% |
| International Business Management | EUR 12 000 | 50% |
| Learning, Education and Technology | EUR 13 000 | 75% |
| Marketing | EUR 12 000 | 50% |
| Product Management | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Software, Systems and Services Development in Global Environment | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
| Wireless Communications Engineering | EUR 10 000 | 75% |
*Business Analytics: 100% scholarship after the first study year if the student completes at minimum 60 credits during the first academic year.
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