What the funding covers
- 50% of the tuition fee for the length of the programme.
- The early bird offer instead takes €2,000 off the first year, for fee-paying students without the scholarship.
- Living costs are not included.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee for students admitted in 2027: €12,000 a year for a master's, €10,000 for a bachelor's | 50% is covered if you win the scholarship; you pay the rest |
| Living costs | You; neither offer covers them |
Who can apply
- Fee-paying students: citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland on an English-taught bachelor's or master's.
- The scholarship goes to a very small number of exceptionally qualified applicants, and not every programme awards one.
- The early bird offer needs no application: accept your place and pay within 21 days of hearing about admission.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of the European Union, the EEA countries outside the EU and Switzerland.
Documents you will need
- Your Studyinfo.fi application with your educational documents.
- A scholarship letter if your programme asks for one.
How to apply
- Apply on Studyinfo.fi between 14 December 2026, 8:00, and 7 January 2027, 23:59 (UTC+2) for an English-taught master's.
- Apply for the scholarship in that same application, including a scholarship letter if your programme asks for one.
- You hear about the scholarship together with your admission result.
Before you apply: things to know
- It covers half the fee, and awards are very few: nine in the 2026 admission.
- Bachelor's applicants should check Tampere's own bachelor's dates, and scholarships are not available on open university routes or transfers.
Common questions
How much does the Tampere University scholarship cover?
50% of the tuition fee for the length of the programme. In the 2026 admission, nine were awarded across all bachelor's and master's programmes.
What is the Tampere early bird offer?
€2,000 off the first year, for fee-paying students without the scholarship who accept their place and pay the reduced fee within 21 days of hearing about admission.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 7, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 15, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Oct 29, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 12, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Nov 26, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 10, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Dec 24, 2026Finalise every document and complete the online form
Dec 31, 2026Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 7, 2027Deadline