Scholarship details
An education in wireless communications engineering can be obtained at the University of Oulu’s Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC), which is considered to be of the highest possible standard (WCE). An Encouragement Scholarship in the amount of 6,000 Euros will be awarded by CWC to a select number of the most promising candidates who submit their applications to the WCE master’s program in 2023.
Students are equipped with the information and abilities necessary to become industry leaders through participation in the WCE program. It covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from the fundamentals of radio engineering theory through more complex signal processing and wireless networking. Students will also get the opportunity to work on projects that are relevant to the real world while utilizing the cutting-edge technology that is available at 6G Flagship. You will be prepared for either an academic or an industry career in the field of wireless communications engineering if you get a master’s degree in WCE. In addition, the 6G Flagship program is continually looking for fresh PhD candidates to add to its roster of participants.
About the Scholarship Sponsor:
The University of Oulu is located in close proximity to the Arctic area, which is considered by many to be humanity’s new frontier. Because of the difficult conditions that people have always faced in the far north, they have always been obliged to be ingenious and inventive. As a result, many ideas that have revolutionized the world have their roots in this region. At the University of Oulu, we encourage students to continue their education and conduct research that extends the bounds of what is currently known. With a deep well of creative and intellectual talent, we construct a society that is more intelligent, intelligently sustainable, and intelligently healthier. Our emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration across the fields of science, technology, and business makes for an excellent foundation for groundbreaking research.
Through our teaching and research, we are determined to contribute to the realization of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. Around the world, our 60,000 alums are making positive contributions to society through their work as educated citizens and employees. The University of Oulu was established in 1958 and has since grown to become one of the major universities in Finland as well as one of the northernmost institutions in the world. It currently has 8 faculties, 13,800 students, and over 3,700 personnel. Our university is among the top three percent of all universities in the globe, according to our ranking. In the fields of engineering, information and communications technology (ICT), architecture, business and economics, education, mining, health sciences, and natural sciences, University of Oulu provides 21 Master’s degree programs that last two years and three Bachelor’s degree programs that last three years and include a Master’s degree. Find out more about our many degree programs offered internationally here. Oulu University of Applied Sciences | International Programs
Students from the EU and EEA are not required to pay any tuition fees. The cost of tuition for students who are not from the EU or EEA varies from degree program to degree program. Students from other countries who are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program at the University of Oulu and demonstrate exceptional academic potential are eligible to receive tuition fee waivers under the University of Oulu Scholarship Scheme
Our goal is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and capable of establishing prosperous professions in today’s ever-changing labor market. Our degree programs are motivational, student-focused, and designed to push each individual student to their full academic potential while also inspiring them to do so. We approach the scientific endeavor with a polar mindset. It implies tenacity, inventiveness, and working together with others. Because of this approach, the University of Oulu has established itself as an authority on a variety of topics, including technology, health, culture, the environment, and Arctic conditions. Because of this, there is now a mentality that anything can be accomplished.
It is a well-known truth that numerous revolutionary ideas that have brought about global transformation had their beginnings in Oulu, a place well acknowledged as a center of excellence in the field of technology. For instance, the city of Oulu is responsible for the development of technology that is utilized on a daily basis by 2.6 billion people all over the world. Additionally, multiple generations of wireless communications technology have been produced in this city.
In light of the unsettling times we are living through, it is essential to be aware that Finland continues to be a secure location for academic pursuits. In case you feel the need for some peace and quiet, Oulu’s proximity to the natural world provides just that. It is easy for international students to adjust to living and studying in Oulu, which is the fifth largest city in Finland. In fact, Oulu was voted as the safest place to study out of 150 universities in an international student barometer. This indicates that it is easy for international students to study in Oulu.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Oulu
Scholarship Country: Finland
Scholarship Worth: €6000
Scholarship Type: Masters
Nationality: International Students
Scholarship Offer:
- The tuition fee for the first year of study at the University of Oulu is covered by the scholarship, in addition to a relocation grant in the amount of 6,000 Euros, which is handed out once the student has arrived in Oulu. These awards are intended for exceptionally talented students from outside of the EU and EEA who wish to pursue master’s degrees in international studies at the University of Oulu and are required to pay tuition.
Eligibility for Scholarship
- The Studyinfo.fi online application will tell you as to whether or not you are required to upload any attachments in order to support your application.
- Applicants who have earned their diplomas in countries other than Finland:
- a demonstration of your proficiency in the English language. Applications that do not include confirmation of language abilities will not be considered further in the student selection process. In addition, the final diploma and academic transcript must be provided in both their native language and an authentic English translation of both.
- The motivation letter should be between 500 and 1000 words. Please refer to the guidelines provided in the section titled “Student Selection Process.”
- A document that is free-form and describes the applicant’s research interests; sometimes known as a CV Research Interest document. Please refer to the guidelines provided in the section titled “Student Selection Process.” Please take note that the document describing your interest in conducting research is a required attachment to the application, just like the other needed materials.
- Applicants wishing to apply who have a diploma that was earned in Finland:
- The vast majority of diplomas earned in Finland can be accessed by universities via the country’s national database. The Studyinfo database sends requests for any attachments that aren’t easily accessible online inside the database itself.
- The motivation letter should be between 500 and 1000 words. Please refer to the guidelines provided in the section titled “Student Selection Process.”
- Research Interest paper to include on your CV: A document with an open-ended format that describes the applicant’s research interests. Please refer to the guidelines provided in the section titled “Student Selection Process.” Please take note that the document describing your interest in conducting research is a required attachment to the application, just like the other needed materials.
Undergraduates at Leeds University in the United Kingdom can apply for a scholarship for the 2023–2024 school year. In an effort to inspire all students to continue their study, the University of Leeds is looking for exceptional students who can participate in research across the Mathematics department and are inspired to pursue higher education.
Nationality
The University of Oulu 2023 CWC grants an Encouragement Scholarship (Finland) is open to all International Students
Application Procedure
- Are you interested, and do you qualify? Apply for the scholarship by going to the University of Oulu’s website at www.lyyti.fi. If you apply to the university in January 2023, you can also use the same online application to apply for the scholarship. During the time that applications are being accepted, the online application will be accessible. It is possible to apply for both the Finland Scholarship and the scholarship that is particular to the program, and to be awarded both of them.
- Please take note that in order to qualify for this award, your application must be submitted during the 2023 application round!
- Beginning at 8:00 am on the 4th of January 2023 and continuing until 23:59 pm on the 20th of February 2023 (GMT+2)
Application Deadline
The application deadline for University of Oulu 2023 CWC grants an Encouragement Scholarship (Finland) is January 18, 2023.
