Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Tuition fee and other costs:
NON-EU/EEA citizens:

The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens who start their studies after 1 August 2025 is 12 000€ per year.
The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens who start their studies before August 2025 is 10 500€ per year.

EU and EEA citizens:
EU and EEA citizens don’t pay tuition fees to Haaga-Helia. MCI Innsbruck and University of Seville (USE) charge tuition fees according to the following (sums subject to changes):

MCI Innsbruck:
- EU students x (€ 363,36 (fee/semester) + € 20,70 (student union fee/semester))
University of Seville:
- EU students: 3000 €

A scholarship system is available in Haaga-Helia for NON EU/EEA citizens in every Master´s degree programme subjected to tuition fees. Scholarships can be awarded to degree students who are admitted to a degree programme conducted in English in Haaga-Helia UAS and who are studying in Finland. See information about Tuition Fees and Scholarship here.

Right to changes reserved.

If you are a citizen of one of the European Union (EU) countries, you do not have to pay tuition fee.

EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

If you are a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you do not have to pay a tuition fee.

You are exempted from paying tuition fees if you have one of the following residence permits in Finland:

• EU Blue Card in Finland
• Continuous residence permit in Finland (Type A) granted for purposes other than studies may exempt the holder from paying tuition fees. However, tuition fees will still apply if:
  • The person’s initial residence permit in Finland was granted for study purposes. In this case, they will be required to pay tuition fees, even if they later receive a continuous residence permit (Type A) for other reasons.
  • The person holds a continuous residence permit (Type A) based on family ties in Finland, and their family member originally came to Finland on a residence permit granted for study purposes.
• EU Family Member's Residence Card in Finland
• Permanent residence permit card in Finland, Type P permit
• EU residence permit for third-country citizens with long-term residence permit card in Finland (Type P-EU)
• Proof from the Finnish Immigration Services that you have registered, or applied to register, your right of residence in Finland in accordance with the withdrawal agreement (for UK-citizens who have arrived in Finland by 31 December 2020)
• Individuals under temporary protection (from 1 December 2024 onwards)

Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences make the decision whether you are required to pay fees or not based only on the Finnish Immigration Service’s residence permit decision, which is checked from the copy of your residence permit card attached to your application documents.

Haaga-Helia adheres to the national policy, where the exemption from the tuition fee depends on the status of the residence permit on 1 August in the autumn term and 2 January in the spring term. If the residence permit is valid on 1 August, no payment is required for the autumn term. If the residence permit is valid on 2 January, no payment is required for the spring term. If you have applied for a residence permit but have not received the decision by the date when the tuition fee is due, you will have to pay the fee.

Brexit

UK citizens who have arrived in Finland by 31 December 2020, registered their right of residence in accordance with the withdrawal agreement and attached proof of registration to the application form are exempted from paying tuition fees. If you arrive in Finland for the first time after 31 December 2020, you will no longer be able to apply for right of residence under the withdrawal agreement and you are required to pay tuition fees like other non-EU citizens. More information on the Finnish Immigration Service's website.

Scholarships can be awarded to degree students who are admitted to a programme conducted in English at Haaga-Helia UAS. Eligible students will have to contact Study Services for a link for scholarship application. 

You can only get one of the following scholarships during the same scholarship evaluation period. You need to get minimum of 60 ECTS credits during two different evaluation period if you are aiming to get both scholarships during your studies.

A scholarship worth 2 000 €

Can be awarded to a Bachelor level student who has completed both of the following requirements:

• a Basic level of Finnish language (CEFR level A2) / YKI-test: level 2

AND

• has completed 60 ECTS credits in Haaga-Helia UAS or collaboration institutions (e.g. other Finnish higher education institutions  and exchange studies).

The 60 credits must be completed during the two latest consecutive study semesters 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 or 5 & 6 (evaluation periods). The study semesters must be completed in the same degree programme. The first opportunity to apply for this scholarship is during the 3rd semester. From the 7th semester onwards, study credits are no longer counted towards a scholarship. If you graduate in one academic year or less, you can apply for a scholarship by contacting Study Services.

A scholarship worth 3 500 €

Can be awarded to a Bachelor level student who has completed both of the following requirements:

• a Basic level of Finnish language (CEFR level B1/ YKI-test: level 3

AND

• has completed 120 ECTS credits in Haaga-Helia UAS or collaboration institutions (e.g. other Finnish higher education institutions and exchange studies).

The 120 credits must be completed during the four latest consecutive study semesters 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 or 5 & 6 (evaluation periods).  The study semesters must be completed in the same degree programme. The first opportunity to apply for this scholarship is during the 5th semester. From the 7th semester onwards, study credits are no longer counted towards a scholarship. If you graduate in one academic year or less, you can apply for a scholarship by contacting Study Services.

50% scholarship to cover the whole degree for applicants with excellent SAT scores (for students starting their studies from 1 January 2022 onwards)

Applicants with SAT scores above 1450 will be offered a study place at Haaga-Helia with a 50% scholarship covering the entire degree, completed within the statutory study time (3,5 years). Five of these scholarships are awarded each year: 2 for the January intake and 3 for the August intake. Please note that this 50% scholarship cannot be combined with the Early Bird discount or the other scholarships.

Deadlines for the SAT Scholarship:

• January intake: The applicant must accept the study place offer within 7 days and make the payment within 14 days.
• August intake: The applicant must accept the study place offer within 14 days and make the payment within 30 days.

If the deadline is not met, the scholarship will be awarded to the next eligible applicant, and any late acceptance will require full tuition payment.

Scholarship for Bachelor Degree Programme in Strategic Hospitality Management (HOST) - Online Degree: 

A scholarship worth 2 000 €

Can be awarded to a Bachelor level student who has completed 60 ECTS credits with a GPA of 4.5 in Haaga-Helia UAS or collaboration institutions (e.g. other Finnish higher education institutions and exchange studies).

The 60 credits must be completed during the two latest consecutive study semesters 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 or 5 & 6 (evaluation periods). The study semesters must be completed in the same degree programme. The scholarship can only be awarded once during the course of studies. If you graduate in one academic year or less, you can apply for a scholarship by contacting Study Services.

Students will receive a message from Study Services with instructions and a link to the application. Students who started their degree studies in autumn semester will receive the scholarship application link and instructions in September. For those, who started studies in spring semester, the link will be sent in February.

A scholarship which covers 20 % of the cost of the annual tuition fee 
Can be awarded to a Bachelor level student who has completed 55 ECTS credits in Haaga-Helia UAS or collaboration institutions (e.g. other Finnish Higher Education Institutions, exchange studies). The 55 credits must be completed during the consecutive study semesters 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 or 5 & 6. The study semesters must be completed in the same degree programme. Students are eligible to apply for a scholarship based on study progress three times during their studies. The first opportunity to apply for a scholarship is during the 3rd semester. From the 7th semester onwards, study credits are no longer counted towards a scholarship. If you graduate in one academic year or less, you can apply for a scholarship by contacting Study Services. 

50% scholarship to cover the whole degree for applicants with excellent SAT scores (for students starting their studies from 1 January 2022 onwards)

Applicants with SAT scores above 1450 will be offered a study place at Haaga-Helia with a 50% scholarship covering the entire degree, completed within the statutory study time (3,5 years). Five of these scholarships are awarded each year: 2 for the January intake and 3 for the August intake. Please note that this 50% scholarship cannot be combined with the Early Bird discount or the 20% annual tuition scholarship (awarded for completing 55 ECTS credits).

Deadlines for the SAT Scholarship:

• January intake: The applicant must accept the study place offer within 7 days and make the payment within 14 days.
• August intake: The applicant must accept the study place offer within 14 days and make the payment within 30 days.

If the deadline is not met, the scholarship will be awarded to the next eligible applicant, and any late acceptance will require full tuition payment.

Students will receive a message from Study Services with instructions and a link to the application. Students who started their degree studies in autumn semester will receive the scholarship application link and instructions in September. For those, who started studies in spring semester, the link will be sent in February.

A scholarship which covers 20 % of the cost of the annual tuition fee 
Can be awarded to a Bachelor level student who has completed 55 ECTS credits in Haaga-Helia UAS or collaboration institutions (e.g. other Finnish Higher Education Institutions, exchange studies). The 55 credits must be completed during the consecutive study semesters 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 or 5 & 6. The study semesters must be completed in the same degree programme. Students are eligible to apply for a scholarship based on study progress three times during their studies. The first opportunity to apply for a scholarship is during the 3rd semester. From the 7th semester onwards, study credits are no longer counted towards a scholarship. If you graduate in one academic year or less, you can apply for a scholarship by contacting Study Services.  

A scholarship which covers 30 % of the cost of the last annual tuition fee (for students who have started their studies before 1 January 2022)
Can be awarded to a Bachelor level student completing the degree in six academic semesters or less.

Scholarships are not available for students who are studying for the first academic year in Haaga-Helia unless a student is graduating in two academic semesters or sooner.

Scholarships can be awarded to degree students who are admitted to a programme conducted in English at Haaga-Helia UAS. Eligible students will have to contact Study Services for a link for scholarship application. 

A scholarship worth 2 000 €

Can be awarded to a Master level student who has completed 60 ECTS credits with a GPA of 4.5 in Haaga-Helia UAS or collaboration institutions (e.g. other Finnish higher education institutions and exchange studies).

The 60 credits must be completed during the two latest consecutive study semesters 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 (evaluation periods). The study semesters must be completed in the same degree programme. The scholarship can only be awarded once during the course of studies. If you graduate in one academic year or less, you can apply for a scholarship by contacting Study Services.

Students will receive a message from Study Services with instructions and a link to the application.

20% scholarship to cover the cost of the semesterly tuition fee (for students starting their studies from 1 January 2022 onwards) 
Master-level students can apply for two different scholarships. A scholarship based on study progress can be awarded to a Master's degree student who has completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits during the two consecutive semesters 1 & 2. A scholarship based on statutory graduation time can be awarded to a student who has graduated during the second or third semester. Both of these scholarships are 20% of the semesterly tuition fee. Students will receive a message from Study Services in February during their third semester with instructions and a link to the application.