University of Oulu Bachelor's Tuition Fee Waiver
Programme-specific tuition fee waiver (20–30%) from the second year for fee-paying bachelor's students at the University of Oulu (Finland) who complete 60 ECTS, plus a first-year Early Bird discount of 30% in selected programmes.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Finland
Funding
Tuition fee waiver from year two: 30% for Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering and Information Systems, and Electronics and Communications; 20% for International Business Management. Annual tuition is EUR 10,000 for these programmes; the Early Bird discount (30%) brings the first-year fee to EUR 7,000 if paid within three weeks of the admission results.
Eligible applicants
Fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) students in selected Oulu bachelor's programmes; waiver from year two after 60 ECTS including Finnish studies
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Overview
University of Oulu Bachelor's Tuition Fee Waiver is offered by University of Oulu for Undergraduate study in Finland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionAdmission to a listed Oulu bachelor's programme.
- Oulu admissions applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Early Bird discount of 30% on first-year tuition (selected programmes)
May be included
Tuition fee waiver of 20–30% from the second year
May be included
Living costs
Not included
Tuition fee waiver from year two: 30% for Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering and Information Systems, and Electronics and Communications; 20% for International Business Management. Annual tuition is EUR 10,000 for these programmes; the Early Bird discount (30%) brings the first-year fee to EUR 7,000 if paid within three weeks of the admission results. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Fee-paying international students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- At least 60 ECTS credits in the preceding academic year, including required Finnish language studies.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Finland
Official eligibility summary
Fee-paying students in the University of Oulu bachelor's programmes listed on the scholarships page. The waiver applies from the second year onwards and requires at least 60 ECTS in the preceding academic year under the approved study plan, including the required Finnish language studies. No separate application is needed for the waiver.
Applicant profile
- Fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) students in selected Oulu bachelor's programmes; waiver from year two after 60 ECTS including Finnish studies
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Finland
Current-cycle criteria
- Fee-paying students in the University of Oulu bachelor's programmes listed on the scholarships page. The waiver applies from the second year onwards and requires at least 60 ECTS in the preceding academic year under the approved study plan, including the required Finnish language studies. No separate application is needed for the waiver.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to a listed Oulu bachelor's programme in the joint application
- 2
Pay the first-year fee within three weeks of the admission results to receive the Early Bird discount
- 3
Complete 60 ECTS including Finnish studies to receive the waiver from year two
Application timeline
Application cycle
Tied to the 2027–28 admissions. See the University of Oulu bachelor's admission pages for the application period; the page itself gives no dates.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Oulu
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.