The University of
Oulu International Master’s Scholarships provide scholarships to academically
talented international students in architecture, business, economics,
education, engineering, and sciences.
The scholarship
is aimed at students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu
two-year international Master’s programmes. The scholarship is for one
academic year and covers the full international tuition fee. The University of
Oulu IM Scholarship does not cover livingcosts.
In order to
retain the scholarship in the second year of study, a student must have
completed 45 ECTS by the end of their first academic year. If a student does
not achieve this requirement, they will be liable to pay the full international
tuition fee if they wish to complete their Master’s degree programme.
Eligibility
Requirements to Apply for International Master’s Scholarship
Applicants are
eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2013-14, if they are:
- Non-EU/EEA citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in Finland.
(Applicants not
eligible for the International Master’s Scholarship are: 1) non-EU/EEA citizens
who have a permanent residence permit in Finland, 2) EU/EEA citizens or
comparable persons, 3) University of Oulu students who have been accepted to
study BEFORE the academic year 2012 – 13.)
- Eligible to apply for a Master’s degree programme at the University of Oulu for academic year 2013 – 14.
- The applicant has obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education.
- The applicant proves a high level of proficiency in English language. Approved methods of demonstrating language proficiency.
- Applicants who are in their last term/semester of studies during the application period, can apply for the scholarship. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of study placement for a Master’s programme will receive a conditional scholarship offer.
The scholarship
application will be processed in the selection procedure only if the applicant
meets theadmissions criteria.
Application
for International Master’s Scholarship 2013 – 14
There is no
separate application for the International Master’s Scholarship. All applicants
for University of Oulu Master’s degree programmes need to complete the Student
Application Form. Those applicants who are applying for the University of Oulu
International Master’s Scholarship have to additionally complete the
“Application for Scholarship,” which can be found at the end of the Student
Application Form. The International Master’s Scholarship application form
cannot be completed and/or submitted without the Student Application Form.
Application
period for the University of Oulu Master’s degree programmes and International
Master’s Scholarship is 3.12.2012 – 31.1.2013.
Selection
criteria for University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2013
Admissions and
scholarships decisions will be taken at the same time. Those students
successful in obtaining an International Master’s Scholarship will be notified
at the same time as their offer of admission to their International Master’s
programme is confirmed.
For questions
concerning the University of Oulu IM Scholarship, please contact
admissions.officer@oulu.fi
Further details
about the scholarship can be found at http://www.oulu.fi/degree/scholarships#European%20Union%20/%20European%20Economic%20Area%20member%20states%20are
