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Finland Open for autumn 2026 entry — Bachelor's applications via Studyinfo typically run January 2026; scholarship decided with admission

Åbo Akademi University Bachelor's Scholarship

Åbo Akademi University in Turku is Finland's internationally oriented Swedish-language university, but it runs a number of English-taught Bachelor's programmes and offers tuition scholarships to fee-paying international undergraduates — typically covering 50% up to a full 100% of tuition, based on academic merit. For Sri Lankan students this is another accessible Finnish undergraduate route: a strong applicant can secure a full tuition waiver, reducing the cost to living expenses in a safe, English-friendly coastal city. Åbo Akademi is research-active in areas such as biosciences, chemical engineering, and information technology. The scholarship is usually renewable on satisfactory progress. We help you target the highest tier and plan the LKR living-cost budget realistically.

Åbo Akademi University

University-funded

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Value

50%-100% Tuition Scholarship

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Duration

3-Year Bachelor (renewable)

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Language

English-Taught Programmes

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Admission to an English-taught Bachelor

You must apply to and be admitted to one of Åbo Akademi's English-taught Bachelor programmes for autumn 2026 entry. Sri Lankan applicants need a completed secondary qualification (A-Levels or equivalent) with good results relevant to the chosen field.

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Merit-Based Tier

The scholarship percentage is awarded on academic merit through the admissions and entrance assessment. The strongest applicants receive a full 100% tuition waiver; others receive 50%.

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Renewable on Progress

The tuition scholarship continues into later years provided you earn the required credits each year. Maintaining full-time progress is essential to keep the award.

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English Proficiency

Selected programmes are taught in English; you'll need IELTS 6.0-6.5 or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants from an English-medium schooling background usually qualify via MOI waiver where Åbo Akademi accepts it, or via a recognised exemption.

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Apply via Studyinfo

Submit your Bachelor's application through Finland's Studyinfo portal in the January 2026 round, with transcripts, your secondary qualification, and proof of English. Complete any required entrance assessment.

Admission and scholarship decision

Admitted applicants are informed of their tuition-scholarship tier in the offer letter. Accept by the stated deadline to secure both place and award.

Confirm enrolment

Register and pay any remaining tuition (after the scholarship). Confirm your study place within the university's deadline.

Apply for a Finnish residence permit

Apply for the Finnish student residence permit, showing funds for living costs. The university provides orientation and permit guidance for international arrivals in Turku.

Why Åbo Akademi University?

Åbo Akademi is Finland's internationally minded university in the historic coastal city of Turku, research-active in biosciences, chemical engineering, and IT. English-taught Bachelors, generous merit tuition scholarships, and a safe, English-friendly setting make it an accessible Finnish undergraduate option for Sri Lankan students.