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Finland Open for autumn 2026 entry — Master's applications via Studyinfo typically close in January 2026; scholarship decided with admission

University of Jyväskylä International Master's Scholarship

The University of Jyväskylä is a leading Finnish research university with particular international strength in education, psychology, sport and health sciences, and information technology. It offers tuition scholarships to fee-paying international Master's students entering its English-taught programmes — covering 50% up to a full 100% of tuition based on academic merit. For Sri Lankan first-class graduates, a top-tier award makes the Master's tuition essentially free, leaving Finland's reasonable living costs as the main expense. Jyväskylä's teacher-education and educational-sciences programmes are especially well regarded internationally, reflecting Finland's globally admired schooling system. The scholarship is typically renewable on satisfactory progress. We help you target the strongest award tier and assemble a realistic LKR funding plan.

University of Jyväskylä

University-funded

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Value

50%-100% Tuition Scholarship

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Duration

2-Year Master's (renewable)

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Language

English-Taught

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Admission to an English-taught Master's

You must apply to and be admitted to an English-taught Master's at the University of Jyväskylä for autumn 2026 entry. Sri Lankan applicants need a relevant Bachelor's degree; a first-class or strong upper-second profile is competitive.

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Merit-Tiered Award

The scholarship percentage is set on academic merit during admissions. The strongest applicants secure the full 100% tuition waiver; others receive 50%. Strong grades and a clear academic fit are the levers.

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Renewable on Progress

The tuition scholarship continues into the second year provided you earn the required credits in year one. Full-time progress is essential to keep the award.

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English Proficiency

Programmes are taught in English; you'll need IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium undergraduate degree usually qualify via MOI waiver where Jyväskylä accepts it.

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Apply via Studyinfo

Submit your Master's application through Finland's Studyinfo portal in the January 2026 round, with transcripts (certified translation), degree certificate, motivation letter, references, and proof of English.

Admission and scholarship decision

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

Confirm enrolment

Register and settle 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 supports international arrivals with permit guidance and orientation.

Why University of Jyväskylä?

Jyväskylä is a top Finnish research university, internationally renowned for education and teacher training, psychology, sport and health sciences, and IT, set on a green lakeside campus in central Finland. Generous merit tuition scholarships and English-taught Master's make it an excellent, affordable postgraduate destination for a Sri Lankan graduate.