Tampere University Bachelor's Scholarship 2027 – 50% Tuition Fee Waiver in Finland

Scholarship Description

The Tampere University Bachelor's Scholarship is a merit-based tuition fee scholarship offered to outstanding international students pursuing English-taught bachelor's programmes at Tampere University (TAU) in Finland. Tampere University is one of Finland's leading research universities, formed in 2019 through the merger of the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology.

Tampere University offers a limited number of partial scholarships as well as an early bird discount to support fee-paying students. The Tampere University tuition fee scholarship is an exclusive opportunity awarded to a limited number of the best-performing applicants. It is a highly selective scholarship — in admission 2026, a total of nine Tampere University tuition fee scholarships were awarded across all bachelor's and master's programmes.

Tuition fees at Tampere University are €10,000 per academic year for all bachelor's programmes. The scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fees for the programme duration, providing significant financial support for international students.

Scholarship Location

The scholarship is tenable at Tampere University (TAU) in Tampere, Finland. Tampere is Finland's third-largest city and a vibrant hub for technology, education, and culture, located about 160 km north of Helsinki.

Scholarship Deadline

Applications for bachelor's programmes starting in autumn 2027 will be accepted during the official application period:

Host Institution

Tampere University (TAU) – one of Finland's leading research universities, formed in 2019 through the merger of the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology. The university offers a selection of bachelor's programmes taught entirely in English, with graduates eligible to continue directly towards a master's degree without having to re-apply.

Level and Fields of Study

Level: Bachelor's Degree (3 years + 2 years master's option).

Fields: Tampere University offers English-taught bachelor's programmes in the following areas:

• Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering (Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology)
• Chemistry, Science and Engineering (Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology)
• Automation and Robotics (Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology)
• Socially Sustainable Societies (Bachelor and Master of Social Sciences)
• Technology, Sustainable Urban Development (Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology)

Programmes are 3+2 years (bachelor's + master's), and graduates with a bachelor's degree are eligible to continue directly towards a master's degree at Tampere University.

Target Group

The scholarship targets international students from outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland who are subject to tuition fees and are pursuing an English-taught bachelor's degree programme at Tampere University.

Scholarship Duration & Amount

Tuition Fee: €10,000 per academic year for all bachelor's programmes.

Tampere University Tuition Fee Scholarship:

• Amount: 50% of the tuition fees for the programme duration
• Duration: The full duration of the programme (normative study time)
• Number of Awards: Very limited — a total of nine scholarships were awarded across all bachelor's and master's programmes in admission 2026

Early Bird Offer:

• Amount: €2,000 reduction on the first-year tuition fee
• Eligibility: Available to all fee-paying students who have not been awarded a Tampere University tuition fee scholarship
• How to claim: Accept the offered study place and pay the reduced first-year tuition fee within three weeks (21 days) after receiving admission information

Graduation Scholarship:

• Amount: €2,000 reduction on the tuition fee for the first year of master's degree studies at Tampere University
• Eligibility: Students who complete a bachelor's degree at Tampere University within three academic years

Scholarship Eligibility

Essential criteria:

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland (fee-paying students).
• Programme: Must apply for an English-taught bachelor's degree programme at Tampere University.
• Admission: Must meet the admission requirements for the chosen programme, including relevant upper secondary education and SAT/ACT or language test scores.
• Academic merit: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic overall assessment, including all application information and educational documents.
• Application: Must apply for the scholarship as part of the application for admission during the application period.

Important notes:

• Scholarships are not awarded in all programmes.
• The main prerequisite for retaining the Tampere University tuition fee scholarship throughout the programme duration is progressing in studies at the normative pace (minimum 55 ECTS of studies completed within an academic year).
• Scholarships are not available in open university route or transfer applications.
• A student found guilty of plagiarism is not eligible for any Tampere University scholarships.

Application Procedure

1. Check admission criteria – Review each programme's admission criteria in Studyinfo.fi for eligibility requirements, admission procedure, and required documents.
2. Prepare for SAT/ACT or language test – For admission group I, take the SAT or ACT test (only tests taken after 1 January 2025 will be considered; the last possible test date is December 2026). For admission group II, take a language test if required.
3. Fill in the online application – Submit your application at Studyinfo.fi during the application period (7–21 January 2027). You will receive an application number upon submission.
4. Pay the application fee – Pay the €100 application fee by the deadline specified in the email from Studyinfo.
5. Apply for the scholarship – To be considered for Tampere University Scholarships, you must apply for the scholarship as part of your application for admission. You will apply using the same online application at Studyinfo.fi. All application information, including educational documents and the scholarship application letter (if applicable), is taken into consideration.
6. Submit attachments – Upload all required attachments by the attachment deadline (28 January 2027).
7. Wait for admission results – Results are published for admission group I by 15 April 2027 and for admission group II by 31 May 2027.
8. Accept your study place – If admitted, accept your study place by the deadline specified in your Letter of Acceptance.
9. Claim the early bird offer (if applicable) – If you have not been awarded a tuition fee scholarship, accept your study place and pay the reduced first-year tuition fee within 21 days to receive the €2,000 early bird discount.

Important notes: The early bird offer is available without a separate application to fee-paying students who have not been awarded a Tampere University tuition fee scholarship. For applicants admitted from the waiting list, the early bird offer is only available if there are three or more weeks left to the deadline for accepting the study place.

Official Website & Application Links

Tampere University – Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Applying to Bachelor's Programmes: Tampere University Bachelor's Admissions

Application Portal: Studyinfo.fi

Scholarships for Fee-Paying Students: Tampere University Student's Guide