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Who can apply

Free non-degree study-rights

The free-of-charge non-degree study-right may be granted to students who have a valid right to study towards a degree at a Ukrainian university, and who have either Ukrainian citizenship or an asylum from Ukraine, and whose studies have been interrupted by the war. Study rights are granted for the academic year 2025-2026.

The non-degree study right entitles the student to complete individual study units (or modules, e.g. minors), but not a degree.

More detailed information on the criteria and application-process is given below.

Scholarships for free non-degree study-rights

Ukrainian non-degree students at Aalto can also apply for scholarships for the autumn term 2025. The scholarship is a on-time payment of 1000 euros. Scholarships are offered for eligible applicants as long as there are available funds, on a first-come-first-served basis.  

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you need a valid, free non-degree study right for the autumn term 2025 at Aalto.

Please note, if the applicant has already received Aalto University scholarship for non-degree studies for four terms, they are not eligible for this scholarship and should see the . 

More detailed information on the scholarship criteria and application-process is given below.

How to apply

Application period for free non-degree study-rights

1 August 2025 – 30 April 2026

Study rights can be granted until 31 July 2026.

Please apply as early as possible before the study units start. We recommend you submit a complete application at least 3 weeks before the intended start of studies.  

Please check the course information in Sisu before submitting your application (e.g. teaching period, teaching times) and only apply for courses that will be held in the academic year 2025-2026 at times that suit you. Remember to also check the prerequisites for the courses before applying for the course.

Application period for scholarships

8 September – 22 September 2025 (for autumn term 2025 scholarships). 

Scholarships for the autumn term 2025 can only be applied during the application period given above.

Decisions on scholarships are given directly to applicants within 3 weeks after the application period has ended.

Requested documents 

Requested documents for non-degree study-right applications

1. An account by the applicant or by the home university of the applicant’s degree programme, major, academic performance, content of studies, date the studies began, and the target degree.
2. Possible degree certificate, transcript of studies or the equivalent (e.g. a photo or a screenshot).
3. A preliminary course-specific Aalto study plan: please draft a study plan by choosing suitable study units from the school-specific study-listings below.
4. A copy, a photo or a screenshot of the applicant’s passport.

Ukrainian non-degree students can apply to offered study units as long as they have the prerequisite knowledge and skills to attend the unit.

Most of the study units offered in English are on master's level. Bachelor’s degree students on the final stages of their degree can take master level study units, provided that they have the prerequisite knowledge and skills for the units.

In some cases, there may be restrictions on participation (e.g. study unit availability restricted only for students of certain major or priority given to the degree students of the school), but applicant will be informed of these once their application and study plan has been checked.

Course lists:

School of Arts, Design and Architecture 

School of Business

School of Chemical Engineering

School of Engineering

School of Electrical Engineering

School of Science

Requested documents for scholarship applications

Complete and submit the scholarship application form from the link given below. 

Links to on-line application forms

(non-degree students) 

Admission criteria and process

Non-degree study-rights 

The free non-degree study-right is granted on the basis of:

• the application,
• the student’s preliminary study plan,
• the content of the previous studies,
• the amount of studies previously completed,
• English language skills,
• and/or a possible interview

The student needs a sufficient level of English for their studies at Aalto.

The study rights are offered for applicants who meet the selection criteria on a first-come-first-served basis as long as there are places left on the study units.

Applicants are notified of their admission decision as soon as possible after submitting a complete application, normally within 3 weeks, but please note that at the end of the term the decision may take longer due to universty staff holidays. 

Important note: offers for free non-degree study-rights are valid only 3 weeks from the date of the notification email and will be cancelled if not accepted within that time. 

Scholarships

Scholarships for free non-degree study-rights are offered for eligible applicants as long as there are available funds, on a first-come-first-served basis. The scholarship for the autumn term 2025 cannot be awarded if you have already received a scholarship offered by Aalto University for non-degree students for 4 terms.

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, the applicant needs a valid, free non-degree study right for the autumn term 2025 at Aalto and they need to study at Aalto for minimum of one full term.

Scholarships can be granted only to students who are living in Finland and studying at Aalto University.

Applicants are informed of the scholarship decision within 3 weeks from the end of the scholarship application period.

Important note: offers for scholarships are valid only 3 weeks from the date of the notification email and will be cancelled if not accepted within that time. 

Start of studies

Start and duration of non-degree study-rights

The study right begins after the applicant’s student status has been approved. The study right will end on the 31st of July 2026 at the latest.

Start and duration of scholarships

The scholarships are offered for the autumn term 2025. The scholarship is paid after the student has registered for at least one course in the autumn term at Aalto.

Application É«É«À² University for bachelor's or master's degree studies

Students may apply É«É«À² University for bachelor’s or master’s degree studies as part of the normal admissions procedure, further information of this available from Apply É«É«À².

Further information

For further questions and information, please contact: ukraine-students@aalto.fi