The Hanken School of Economics is offering two scholarships to students from developing countries to join the Hanken two-year Master’s Degree program in the academic year 2026-2027 in Finland. Eligible candidates are degree students enrolled at GBSN members schools from developing countries as of January 2026, and alumni with a university degree from a school located in the countries listed below as of January 2026.
Hanken offers a total of 3 scholarships annually for degree students or alumni from specific GBSN member schools in developing countries.
The application period is during January 2026.
General Information
The Hanken School of Economics is a leading, internationally accredited university with over a hundred years of experience in education and research in economics and business administration.
A Master’s degree from Hanken provides you the opportunity to specialize in your field of interest, be it Accounting, Economics, Finance, Intellectual Property and Business Law, International Strategy and Sustainability, Marketing, Marketing and Management, and Supply Chain Management.
The Hanken Master’s Program in a nutshell:
- The MSc in Economics and Business Administration is a two-year leadership and business program
- Master’s programs are taught entirely in English. In addition, you can choose your major of interest.
When you have completed a Master’s Degree at Hanken, you will have a higher education degree in which you have gained a thorough knowledge of your major subject or programme from an academic point of view as well as relevant for your future career.
EXCELLENT CAREER PROSPECTS
Hanken alumni are well-placed on the job market holding leading positions both nationally and globally. Your studies at Hanken prepare you for a future career in e.g. financial advisory or management, consulting, auditing, industry, media, public administration or non-profit organizations. You will also be well-equipped to continue with PhD studies in Finland or abroad.
Master’s Programmes at Hanken
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Intellectual Property and Business Law
- International Strategy and Sustainability
- Marketing
- Marketing and Management (Vaasa)
- Supply Chain Management
The GBSN Premium scholarship includes:
- Full tuition fee waiver for two academic years (equivalent to 15,000 EUR/year)
- 9600 EUR/year for living expenses
The GBSN Honor scholarship includes:
- Full tuition fee waiver for two academic years (equivalent to 15000 EUR/year)
For who is the GBSN Premium and Honor Scholarship?
- For students currently studying for a degree or alumni of GBSN member schools from specific GBSN member universities in developing countries (listed below).
- Note! The scholarship is only awarded to eligible applicants within the main admission round for Master’s degree studies in English.
From which GBSN Schools do I need to be a degree student or alumni?
Check if your institution is a member of the GBSN network from one of the countries listed above on the GBSN Network Membership page to know if you are eligible for the scholarship.
Candidates from GBSN member schools in the following countries are eligible to apply:
Afghanistan
Brazil
Cambodia
China
Colombia
Egypt
Ghana
India
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Mexico
Morocco
Nigeria
Peru
Philippines
Pakistan
Senegal
South Africa
Tunisia
Turkey
To be considered as a GBSN Scholar for the Premium Scholarship, candidates must be a student or alumni of a GBSN member school by January 2026.
How to Apply?
Please read the instructions carefully and take into consideration the specialization/track-specific requirements!
The Hanken Premium Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s academic excellence.
Applying for the scholarships is integrated with the application for Master’s Degree studies. Please visit the application portal in order to apply the Master’s Degree program.
The application period is January 2026.
Contact
For questions related to the admissions requirements and the admissions process, please contact admissions@hanken.fi. For specific questions regarding the academic aspects or content of the majors, see contact information under each major.
About Hanken School of Economics
Hanken School of Economics is a leading, internationally accredited university with more than 110 years of experience in education and research in economics and business administration. Our research is of an international high standard and is the foundation for all education. Hanken has close ties to the business community and an active alumni network with over 15 000 alumni working in more than 70 countries. The study environment
is international, and we have campuses in Helsinki and Vaasa, Finland.