The application period for two-year master’s programmes at Aalto University is once a year. The master’s admissions application period for studies beginning in the autumn of 2026 runs from 1 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.
Aalto University Finland Scholarship 2026
Aalto University provides education in three fields of study: art and design, business and economics, and technology and engineering.
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Aalto University provides education in three fields of study: art and design, business and economics, and technology and engineering.
🎓 Scholarship Snapshot
Here’s everything you need at a glance: the documents to prepare, what the award covers, and key dates so you don’t miss a beat. From transcripts and essays to tuition and living support, this gives you a clear picture of the Aalto University Finland Scholarship 2026 before you apply.
Eligible Countries
Australia, China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United States
Study Fields
Art and Design, Business and Economics, Technology and Engineering
GPA / Grade
GPA, GPA 3.8, GPA 3.8
Languages
C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, Cambridge, IELTS, IELTS 6.5, PTE A, PTE A 62, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT 92
Tests
GRE, GRE/GMAT
Study Levels
Master's, MS, Postgraduate
Total Scholarships
Very Limited
Transcripts
Yes
Degrees
Yes
Essay
Passport ID
Yes
Recommendation Letters
Result Date
Apr 08, 2026
Program Start
August–September 2026
Tuition Fee
Covered
Living Allowance
No
Travel Allowance
No
Research Grant
Health Insurance
Visa Assistance
📞 Contact Information
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the deadline for submitting application documents?
The deadline for the application documents is 9 January 2026.
Is Bachelor's degree certificate required?
Yes, you need to upload a scanned colour copy of your original Bachelor’s degree certificate in PDF format. Name the file according to format: Degree-certificate-lastname-firstname.
Can I apply with provisional degree certificate?
In the case there is a delay before the final degree certificate is issued to graduates, a provisional degree certificate can be accepted. The degree must be completed and you must graduate by 31 July 2026.
Is Bachelor's transcript required?
Yes. The transcript of records must be official. It must include the individual courses you have taken, the grades and credits awarded, and the completion dates.
Upload a scanned colour copy of your original official Bachelor’s degree transcript of study records in PDF format. Name the file according to format: Transcript-lastname-firstname.
What if my degree certificate and transcript are in Language other than English, Finnish, or Swedish?
If the language of your original degree certificate and transcript of records is other than English, Finnish or Swedish, upload scanned colour copies of their authorised translations in PDF format. Name the file according to format: Translation-transcript-lastname.
The documents must be in English, Finnish or Swedish. If the original degree certificate or transcript of records was written in another language, you must submit an official translation of the document.
The translation is official if it has been done by the higher education institution that awarded the degree or by a certified translator (authorised translator). The translations must have the certified translator’s stamp and signature.
What is the language of instruction?
English, Finnish and Swedish.
Do I need to demonstrate language proficiency?
Yes, You need to demonstrate your language proficiency in the language of instruction of your study option.
What are other important documents?
These include motivation letter, CV, certificates of employment or references. Upload each document separately in PDF format to the correct section of your application form.
Name the file(s) according to format: Name of document-lastname-firstname (e.g. CV-lastname-firstname).
The maximum file size in the application form is 1 GB. Smaller file sizes (under 100 MB) are recommended.
Do I need to pay application fee?
Applicants who are not citizens of the European Union (EU), or the European Economic Area (EEA) member states, or Switzerland must pay a €100 application fee to apply for higher education in Finland.
Do I need to pay tuition fee?
In Finland, tuition fees are collected from students who are not citizens of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) member states or Switzerland. Tuition fees apply to degree programmes taught in English.
How much is the tuition fee?
Aalto University’s tuition fees range from €15,000 per academic year to €17,000 per academic year
Does Aalto University offer scholarships?
Aalto University offers a very limited number of scholarships to fee-paying students. Aalto University Excellence Scholarships are granted in the form of a tuition fee waiver.
Does Aalto University cover living cost?
The Aalto University Excellence Scholarships do not cover living costs. Students need to cover all living expenses (at least 800 euros per month) from their own financial resources.
How to apply for a scholarship at Aalto University?
If you are from outside the EU/EEA countries or Switzerland and you are liable to pay tuition fees, you can apply for the Aalto University Excellence Scholarship on your master’s programme application form during the application period. To apply for a scholarship, you simply need to answer “yes” to the application form question “do you apply for scholarship”. You cannot apply for a scholarship before or after the application period.
Which students can apply for scholarship at Aalto University?
Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees are eligible to apply for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship, i.e. a tuition fee waiver.