Applications are
invited for University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship Scheme for
the academic year 2018-2019.
The scholarship is aimed at students studying for a Master’s
degree in the University of Oulu two-year International Master’s programmes.
The University of
Oulu is one of the largest universities in
Finland, located in the city of Oulu. It was founded on July 8, 1958. The
university has around 16,000 students and 3,000 staff.
All applicants are
required to prove a high level of proficiency in the English language. All
programmes ask the applicant to submit documented evidence of their level of
English.
Scholarship Description:
- Application
deadline: January 24, 2018 - Course
Level: Scholarships
are available for pursuing master programme. - Study
Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields
to help students in upgrading their education. - Scholarship
Award: The tuition fee waiver awarded covers
either 85% or 100 % of the full tuition fee depending on the programme. Applicants
can apply for the tuition scholarship as part of the admissions
process. University of Oulu IM Scholarships does not cover living
costs. The University of Oulu offers international master’s scholarships
in two different categories: - 85%
Tuition Fee Scholarship for Oulu Business School Programmes - covers
85% of the tuition fee in a 2-year Master’s Programme in Oulu Business
School International Master’s Programmes - is
granted for students who are liable to pay tuition fees and who are
admitted in one of the following Oulu Business School International
Master’s Programmes: - Economics
- Finance
- Financial
and Management Accounting - International
Business Management - Marketing
- 100%
Tuition Fee Scholarship - covers
100% of the tuition fee in a 2-year Master’s Programme in all
international master’s programmes except Oulu Business School
international master’s programmes - is
granted for students who are liable to pay tuition fees and who are
admitted in a 2-year international master’s programme
order to retain the scholarship in the following year of study, a student must
have completed 55 ECTS by the end of the previous academic year. If a
student does not achieve this requirement during the first year of studies,
they will be liable to pay the full international tuition fee for the second
year if they wish to complete their Master’s degree programme. An exception to
this rule can be made if a student has been granted approved leave from studies
(e.g. due to serious illness).
- Number
of Scholarships: Numbers are not given. - Nationality:
International students - Scholarship
can be taken in Finland
Eligibility
for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: International students can apply for this
Master’s Scholarship Scheme. - Entrance
Requirements: Applicants are eligible to apply for a
University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2018-19 if they meet the admissions
criteria and are liable to pay the tuition fee. The scholarship
application will be processed in the selection procedure only if the
applicant meets the admissions criteria. - English
Language Requirements: All applicants are required to
prove a high level of proficiency in the English language. All programmes
ask the applicant to submit documented evidence of their level of English.
Application
Procedure:
There is no separate
application system for the International Master’s Scholarship. Applications for
the International Master’s Scholarship are submitted together with the
application for the preferred study option in Studyinfo portal.
How to
Apply: The
International Master’s Scholarship application section cannot be completed
and/or submitted without the Student Application Form. Application documents,
which are required for all of the programmes are the following:
-
Copy of Bachelor’s (or higher) degree certificate in
original language / Temporary (provisional) degree certificate - Translation
of Bachelor’s degree certificate if original document is not issued in
English, Finnish or Swedish - Information
for applicants graduating after the application deadline. - Copy of
transcript of records of Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in original
language - Translation
of transcript of records of Bachelor’s degree if original document is not
issued in English, Finnish or Swedish - Proof
of language proficiency - Copy of
passport’s information page or a copy of an official ID card - Curriculum
Vitae (CV) - Two
reference forms
