As a student at the University of Eastern Finland, you have the opportunity to go on an exchange through many different routes. There are different lengths of exchange periods – here you will find information on what is meant by “long” and “short” exchanges!
Long-term exchanges in general
A long exchange lasts one semester or a full academic year. You can apply for a long exchange through UEF’s exchange programmes. It is important to note that the timing and actual duration of your exchange follow the host university’s academic calendar, so they can vary significantly from country to country. So, when looking up information about host universities you are interested in, make sure to also see information about the host’s academic calendar!
Applications for long exchanges are submitted during specific application periods each academic year. You can find more information about these periods in the Exchange studies and applying section.
Where to find information about long-term exchanges
As a UEF degree student, you can apply for long-term exchange in the framework of these programmes:
European exchanges:
Exchanges outside Europe:
There may also be some individual European host universities, particularly in the UK, in the non-European exchange programmes.
When you are selected as UEF’s candidate for exchange, you are awarded a mobility grant. Mobility grants vary between programmes. You can find more information about the grants on each programme’s page, and also on the Funding your studies abroad page in the Student exchange and applying section.
Short-term exchanges in general
As a UEF degree student, you can gain diversify you degree through shorter study periods abroad. Short-term exchanges generally refer to individual short courses, summer and winter schools, and other intensive study visits organised by partner universities.
Good to know: A short-term exchange always means participating in a specific short-term or intensive course – you cannot simply apply to a host university for, say, a one-month stay without a specific course. You also cannot take a singular course from the host university’s regular academic offering as a short-term exchange.
Where to find information about short-term exchanges
- Viva Engage: International Mobility Services shares information about short-term study abroad options in the Viva Engage group Internationalisation offers for students (requires UEF login). The options listed in Viva Engage are also compiled on each short-term exchange programme’s page.
- Host university websites and social media: Partner universities may also promote their short courses through their own channels – explore the websites and social media of universities that interest you!
- Summer Schools in Europe: You can search for commercial short courses and summer schools in Europe on the Summer Schools in Europe website (new tab). Erasmus+ mobility grants are not available for commercial courses.
Mobility grants for short-term exchanges
You can apply for a mobility grant for short-term exchanges through the following programmes:
- Erasmus+: Erasmus+ blended intensive programmes (BIP courses)
- Nordplus: Nordlys network short-term exchanges
- Destinations outside Europe: Short-term exchanges outside of Europe
Grant limitations: Grants can be awarded to an individual student (including doctoral students) once per degree level. Exception: Nordlys grants can only be awarded to an individual student once during their entire period of study. Nordlys grants are not available to doctoral students.
See the dedicated pages for each programme for more details!
Remember!
Short-term exchanges follow the same rules as long-term exchanges:
- You must be registered as a present degree student at UEF throughout your exchange period.
- If you are employed by UEF, you can apply for exchange but your employment contract must expire well before the exchange period begins.