Tampere University Scholarships 2025

Tampere University is a multidisciplinary public higher institution in Finland, established in 2019 when the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology merged. It has three campuses, each with its specialty, and the main one is in Tampere, Finland.

It is the second-largest university in the country. The University of Tampere was originally founded in 1925 as the Civic College in Helsinki, but it was renamed in 1966 after moving to Tampere.

Tampere University Scholarship attracts high-achieving, motivated international students to Finland by providing them with financial support to pursue English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. The scholarship is both full and partial, meaning it covers 50 to 100% of tuition fees.

Applications for the bachelor’s program open on January 8, 2025, while the Master’s program opens on December 11, 2024. International students pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs at a Finnish university can apply.

Tuition Fees

Since it is a public institution, domestic students do not pay tuition fees at Tampere University in Finland. International students undertaking bachelor’s or master’s degree programs offered in English must pay tuition fees. The cost of studying at Tampere University ranges from 8,000 to 12,000 euros per academic year, depending on the program.

Eligibility Criteria

These are the requirements to be fulfilled by candidates for the Tampere University Scholarship.

• Candidates must apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program taught in English.
• Candidates must be international students from non-EU/EEA countries.
• Applicants must be liable for paying tuition fees.
• Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate motivation in the application.

Essential Documents

Applicants will need the following documents during the application;

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Valid passport or ID
• Academic transcripts
• Degree certificates
• English language proficiency certificates
• Motivation letter

Benefits of Scholarship

The Tampere University Scholarships 2025 comes as partial or complete coverage of tuition fees for recipients. Students who will be awarded full tuition waivers have been granted temporary protection in Finland (for specific years). There’s an offer of €1,500 tuition reduction, termed an ‘Early Bird Offer.’ The program also provides an International Advancement Scholarship of €1,500, which is available during studies or at graduation.

Application Procedure

• Visit the application webpage.
• Monitor (bachelor/master) scholarship opening dates
• Apply for admission to Tampere University.
• Indicate interest in the scholarship on the application form on Studyinfo.fi
• Submit academic transcripts, language certificates, and other required documents.
• For Master’s applicants, include a summary of your academic achievements in the motivation letter.

Deadline/Expiration

Bachelor’s: January 22, 2025
Master’s: January 3, 2025

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