This page is about the outgoing exchange application periods at the University of Eastern Finland.
These application periods are a part of the first stage of the exchange application process: the student’s application to the UEF.
The second stage of the application process, the student’s application to the host university, is a completely separate process and specific to each host university. More information can be found on the host university’s website. Students who are selected for exchange by the UEF will receive separate instructions on how to compile their application to the host university from either International Mobility Services or from the host university directly.
Application periods
1–15 November
Bilateral exchange, ISEP exchange, north2north (North America and other waiver placements)
1–15 February
Erasmus+, Nordplus/Nordlys, YUFE, bilateral exchange
1–15 May
Supplementary call for applications, YUFE, Erasmus+, Nordlys, bilateral exchange, always check calls for applications.
1-15 September
Supplementary call for applications, YUFE, limited number of other programmes/institutions, always check calls for applications.
The application periods are generally on the same dates each academic year.
NB! OpenYUFE exchanges require that the student has a valid OpenYUFE right at the time of application in order to be eligible.
Application deadlines
The deadline for each application period is always written into the calls for applications, so it is very important to read through the calls for applications before starting the application. The time specified is always Finnish time.
It is not recommended that students leave their application until the last days or last minutes of the application period – International Mobility Services is not responsible for any issues regarding internet connection, time difference or any other issues students may encounter if compiling their application during the last few minutes of the application period that may result in the student not submitting their application in time.
It is solely the student’s responsibility to make sure their application is fully complete and submitted by the deadline. It is not possible to submit any applications, incomplete or complete, after the deadline has passed.
Application periods during the year
Application periods vary between exchange programmes. Please note that all host universities are not available during all application periods. Always check the calls for applications to see which host universities are available for applying before you start your application. Calls for applications are published before each application period.
The University of Eastern Finland has two primary application periods and two supplementary application periods. The primary application periods are in November and February, while the supplementary application periods are in May and during the autumn semester. Students are recommended to apply during the primary application periods for their selected exchange programme for more available host universities.
November application period, 1–15 November
Exchange programmes: bilateral exchange, ISEP Exchange, north2north (North America and other waiver placements).
Regarding bilateral and north2north exchanges, please remember to check the calls for application to see which specific universities are available for applications. All partner universities are not available each year.
Students may apply for exchanges during the next academic year: autumn semester, spring semester, or full academic year.
February application period, 1–15 February
Exchange programmes: Erasmus+, Nordplus/Nordlys, YUFE, north2north Nordics, bilateral exchange
Students may apply for exchanges during the next academic year as follows:
- Exchanges in Europe are possible for the next autumn, spring or full academic year
- Exchanges outside of Europe are only possible for the next spring semester. Some institutions may be available for autumn semester.
May application period (supplementary application period), 1–15 May
Exchange programmes: all programmes with available exchange placements. Check calls for applications!
Students may apply for exchanges during the spring semester of the next academic year. It is not possible to apply for full year or autumn semester exchanges in the May application period.
September application period (supplementary application period), 1-15 Sept
Exchange programmes: YUFE, limited number of other programmes/institutions
Students may apply for exchange during the next spring semester, exchanges will take place during the same academic year as the application.
Other relevant application periods
UEF students are also able to apply for grants for intern/traineeships in Europe and short-term exchanges during the year. More information about different options can be found on Kamu:
Erasmus+ grant for short-term mobility (BIP courses)
Erasmus+ grant for traineeships
Nordlys grants for short-term exchanges in the Nordics
Short-term exchange outside of Europe
Application for these grants are open throughout the year. Applications are submitted in the SoleMOVE system.