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Final reminder: November application period for student exchange!

13.11.2025 Leave a Comment on Final reminder: November application period for student exchange!

The November application period for outgoing student exchanges in the academic year 2026/27 is open until Monday, November 17th, 3:00 PM (Finnish time).

During this application period, students may apply for exchanges in the autumn semester 2026, spring semester 2027, or full academic year 2026/27, within the framework of the following exchange programmes:

  • Bilateral exchange
  • ISEP Exchange (one-semester exchanges only, i.e. autumn 2026 or spring 2027)
  • north2north exchange (one-semester exchanges only, i.e. autumn 2026 or spring 2027)

It is not possible to apply for Erasmus+ exchange during the November application period. Erasmus+ exchanges for AY 2026/27 will be open for application in February.

Students who are planning to apply for exchange should read through the calls for applications in Kamu before starting their application. The programme-specific calls for applications include important information about available host options and exchange programmes, and instructions about applying.

We recommend starting your application well before the deadline to make sure that you can complete the application and submit it by the deadline. Unfinished applications cannot be sent after the deadline and late applications will not be accepted.

Apply for exchange and see the world!

Study psychologists’ telephone consultation hours in November and December 2025

13.11.2025 Leave a Comment on Study psychologists’ telephone consultation hours in November and December 2025

For the remainder of the year, the study psychologists offer telephone consultation hours.
You can send a call request via text message, and the study psychologist will contact you during the consultation hours. Please include your full name and student number in the message.
You may also call the study psychologist yourself during the consultation hours listed below. If the line is busy, please call only once – the study psychologist will return your call as soon as possible.

Study psychologists’ telephone consultation hours in November and December 2025:
Monday 17th Nov, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Study Psychologist Trainee Ilkka Pöyhönen, tel. +358504102644
Monday 24th Nov, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Study Psychologist Mari Tirronen, tel.+358505691806
Monday 1st Dec, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Study Psychologist Saara Kuusisto, tel. +358503386415
Monday 8th Dec, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Study Psychologist Katri Ruth, tel. +358403552044

November exchange application period and application advice on campuses

10.11.2025 Leave a Comment on November exchange application period and application advice on campuses

The November exchange application period is open until 17 Nov, 3:00 PM!

International Mobility Services is hosting application advice info desks on Tuesday, November 11th, on both campuses as follows:

  • Joensuu: Carelia lobby/under the stairs, 9.30-10.30 and 12-3 PM
  • Kuopio: Canthia/Oppari room 2301, 9.30-10.30 and 12-3 PM

The calls for applications for exchange studies are available in Kamu. In the calls, you will find useful information about the available options in November as well as how to apply, so make sure you read through the calls before submitting your application.

Apply for exchange and see the world!

Registration for spring 2026 starts 1 November

31.10.2025 Leave a Comment on Registration for spring 2026 starts 1 November

Registration for spring 2026 starts on 1 November 2025 and ends on 15 January 2026. Please, check in Peppi under “Attendance data” if you have already registered for spring semester as present or absent.

All bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students must register as being present or absent at the university within the registration period.

If a student fails to register for spring 2026 within the registration period so by 15th of January 2026, the student needs to apply for reinstating their study right and pay the handling fee of 50 euros. So remember to register within the registration period in OILI registration service! You can also change your registration for spring from absent to present in OILI within the registration period.

Here you can find the instructions for annual registration.

Exchange study application period opens 1 Nov!

31.10.2025 Leave a Comment on Exchange study application period opens 1 Nov!

November application period for outgoing student exchange is open 1-17 November 2025!

During the application period, degree students at the University of Eastern Finland may apply for student exchange during the academic year 2026/2027 within the framework of the following exchange programmes:

  • Bilateral exchange
  • ISEP Exchange
  • north2north

The application period closes on Monday, 17 November, at 3:00 PM sharp (Finnish time).

Calls for applications have been posted in Kamu Study Abroad section’s page calls for applications for student exchange. Read through the calls carefully before starting your application and familiarize yourself with the host universities you are interested in. More information about the application period is also available from International Mobility Services at [email protected].

Apply for exchange and see the world!

Student and Learning Services’ customer service desks closed Tue 28 October and Wed 29 October 2025

27.10.2025 Leave a Comment on Student and Learning Services’ customer service desks closed Tue 28 October and Wed 29 October 2025

Student and Learning Services’ customer service desks on both campuses (Joensuu at Aurora and Kuopio at Canthia) are closed Tue 28 October and Wed 29 October 2025.

You can still reach us during our phone service open hours Mon-Fri 12 PM to 2 PM.

You can find our open hours and instructions on how make an appointment on our page in Kamu.


Bachelor’s and Master’s students: If your study right is ending on 31.12.2025 and you need an extension to finish your degree, you need to apply for it now

21.10.2025 Leave a Comment on Bachelor’s and Master’s students: If your study right is ending on 31.12.2025 and you need an extension to finish your degree, you need to apply for it now

Check the end date of your study right in Peppi. If your study right ends on 31.12.2025 and you need to apply for extension, you need to fill out the application during October.

Check the end date of your study right in Peppi on the Study datas-tab. If you have several study rights, check them all.

You can find more information on applying for an extension inf Kamu. In the instructions you can also find the link to UEF e-Services (requires logging in with UEF username), where you can apply for the extension. Please note, that applying requires certain attachments.

If you need guidance with your studies, please contact your study coordinator.

Students assess Kamu: user-friendly site – search could be improved

21.10.2025 Leave a Comment on Students assess Kamu: user-friendly site – search could be improved

In September 2025, the University of Eastern Finland conducted a survey among its students to evaluate Kamu’s usability, content, and development needs.

According to the survey, the most sought information in Kamu relates to study planning, study administration instructions, and practical matters such as facilities, IT services, and lunch options.

Among different content formats, students preferred exact information, such as links to the most important electronic services, precise written instructions, and guides.

Kamu is generally considered easy to use. However, information findability could be improved – 27% of respondents reported finding the needed information almost always, 60% sometimes, and 13% hardly ever.

Development suggestions focused on improving the search function, simplifying the information retrieval process, and providing clearer navigation paths. The Tools section and the visibility of the news releases were rated as working particularly well – all respondents agreed at least partially on these points.

Most respondents use Kamu regularly: 38% weekly and 33% monthly. The majority use the service in Finnish, and a computer is by far the most common device.

The survey collected 128 responses. The results provide valuable insights for further developing Kamu to better support students’ everyday life.

Respondents had the opportunity to participate in a draw for three UEF online store gift cards. The winners have been drawn and the prizes have been sent to them. Thank you to all participants!

YUFE’s practical, bilingual workshop on intercultural communication!

20.10.2025 Leave a Comment on YUFE’s practical, bilingual workshop on intercultural communication!

Registration closes tomorrow (https://virtualcampus.yufe.eu/p/course/eKduYGCy8DjwG4o1), but we thought this was too good an opportunity to miss —this event is unlikely to be repeated anytime soon!

The introductory lecture will be given and the workshop led by our Polish colleague, Małgorzata Grudzińska, a long-time expert in international work from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.

The evening will be hosted in Kuopio by Varsha Shurpali (Puijolan Kompassi) and Anna Simolin (UEF), and by Kiira Myller (JoMoni ry) and Katinka Käyhkö (UEF) in Joensuu.

Register now to join in!

Apply for mentoring program: Opportunity to network with companies and professionals!

13.10.2025 Leave a Comment on Apply for mentoring program: Opportunity to network with companies and professionals!

The annually recurring Talent Hub Eastern Finland mentoring program (2 ECTS) helps international students get to know Finnish working life and build their networks. Mentors are individual professionals and also employer organisations from several different professional fields. Mentoring is carried out in small groups, which also gives possibility to peer discussions and mentoring. The mentoring language will be English.


Get help to your career planning!


Mentoring can help you find your strengths and areas for development and encourage you to take on new challenges. Also, the mentors can get new energy and fresh perspectives on their work through students and other talents (actors).


By taking part in the mentoring program, you will improve your skills and knowledge in
job search and getting to know different career options and paths exploring interesting employer organisations developing professional expertise and finding your strengths communication and interaction with others building professional networks developing self-confidence and self-knowledge.

Application for mentoring program is open until 31.10.2024. International students and other talents affiliated in Eastern Finland are eligible to apply. However, priority in intake will be given to students with approx. one year or longer experience in studying in Finland. Thus, if you have just started your studies in Finland this autumn, you should wait for one year, and give the opportunity for those who are closer to their graduation and the start of their professional career.

More information and registration (opens in a new tab).