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Register for Language Centre courses

29.11.2022 Leave a Comment on Register for Language Centre courses

Registration for Language Centre’s spring semester courses opens 1.12.2022.
See our course selection in Peppi and sign up! As a rule, registration ends 10 days prior to starting date of each course.

  • Please remember to carefully read the implementation details before registration.
  • To see full course-specific details, please use Peppi for registration instead of Tuudo.
  • Places are generally filled in order of registration.
  • NB! In case you have started your studies before Autumn 2022 and the new curriculum 2022–2025, please remember to add the new equivalent courses to your personal study plan (PSP). Master’s students will find the equivalent courses here and Doctoral students here.


For degree students (Bachelor, Master and Doctoral), we offer degree courses in English and in Finnish as well as optional courses. For exchange students, we offer Finnish 1A, Chinese 1 and Chinese Culture and Social Customs. Exchange students can join other Finnish courses if there is room in the group.

If you are new to Finnish language, start with our beginner’s course, Finnish 1A. Finnish 1A is a self-study module. Registration is open throughout the academic year, and you can start this course as soon as you register in Peppi. For all Finnish courses, see here.

Interested in learning more languages? The KiVANET network offers web-based language courses both for degree students and exchange students. A part of the courses is suited to students who do not speak Finnish. Registration period 1.12.2022–3.1.2023. Please see course selection and registration instructions on KiVANET webpages.

For more information, see Language Center Study Community.

UEF info session on 16 December 2022 at 9–10

28.11.2022 Leave a Comment on UEF info session on 16 December 2022 at 9–10

Welcome to a UEF info session on Friday, 16 December 2022, starting at 9. The topics to be discussed include the plan of activities and the budget for 2023, preparations for rolling blackouts at the university and other topical issues at the turn of the year.

The event will be hosted by Rector, Academic Rector and Director of Administration.

The info session can be followed in the address: https://studentuef.sharepoint.com/sites/newscenter/SitePages/UEF-info-session-on-16-December-2022-at-9%E2%80%9310.aspx.

You can ask questions and comment on things in advance or during the event in the UEF info session Yammer group: https://web.yammer.com/main/org/uef.fi/groups/eyJfdHlwZSI6Ikdyb3VwIiwiaWQiOiIxMDI1NjM3ODI2NTYifQ/all.

The UEF info session will be recorded, and the recording will be published on Yammer after the event.

Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours

28.11.2022 Leave a Comment on Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours

Upcoming exceptions to opening hours

In December 2022 and January 2023 the Student and Learning Services’ customer service is open as follows:

Joensuu service deskKuopio service deskPhone service
WEEK 49
5 December 2022Monday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
6 December 2022Tuesdayclosedclosedclosed
7 December 2022Wednesday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
8 December 2022Thursdayclosedclosed10 am – 3 pm
9 December 2022Friday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
WEEK 50
12 December 2022Monday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
13 December 2022Tuesdayclosedclosed10 am – 3 pm
14 December 2022Wednesday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
15 December 2022Thursdayclosedclosed10 am – 1:30 pm
16 December 2022Friday10 am – 2:30 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
WEEK 51
19 December 2022Monday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
20 December 2022Tuesday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
21 December 2022Wednesday10 am – 3 pmclosed10 am – 3 pm
22 December 2022Thursday10 am – 3 pmclosed10 am – 3 pm
23 December 2022Fridayclosedclosedclosed
WEEK 52
26 December 2022Mondayclosedclosedclosed
27 December 2022Tuesdayclosedclosed10 am – 3 pm
28 December 2022Wednesdayclosed10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
29 December 2022Thursdayclosedclosed10 am – 3 pm
30 December 2022Fridayclosed10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
WEEK 1
2 January 2023Monday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
3 January 2023Tuesday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
4 January 2023Wednesday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
5 January 2023Thursday10 am – 2 pm10 am – 2 pm10 am – 2 pm
6 January 2023Fridayclosedclosedclosed
WEEK 2
9 January 2023Monday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
10 January 2023Tuesday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
11 January 2023Wednesday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
12 January 2023Thursday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm
13 January 2023Friday10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm10 am – 3 pm

From 16 January 2023 onward, the customer service is once again open normally. You can find our regular opening hours below.

Current opening hours

The Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm.

If you are unable to visit the customer service desk during these times, please contact us by email or phone, and we can set up a meeting for a different time.

Visiting address: Joensuu Aurora A, 1st floor; Kuopio Canthia, 2nd floor

Email address: opiskelu@uef.fi (Please note that there might be delays in responses during vacation times)

Phone number: +358 (0)29 445 8900

Phone service: Mon-Fri from 10 am to 3 pm

Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours

16.11.2022 Leave a Comment on Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours

Upcoming exceptions to opening hours

On Friday 18 November 2022, the student and learning services’ customer service desk in Joensuu closes already at 2:30 pm (14:30).

The phone service and the customer service desk in Kuopio are open as usual until 3 pm (15:00).

Current opening hours

The Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm.

If you are unable to visit the customer service desk during these times, please contact us by email or phone, and we can set up a meeting for a different time.

Visiting address: Joensuu Aurora A, 1st floor; Kuopio Canthia, 2nd floor

Email address: opiskelu@uef.fi (Please note that there might be delays in responses during vacation times)

Phone number: +358 (0)29 445 8900

Phone service: Mon-Fri from 10 am to 3 pm

Application period for outgoing exchange studies ends 15 Nov at 3 PM!

14.11.2022 Leave a Comment on Application period for outgoing exchange studies ends 15 Nov at 3 PM!

The November application period for outgoing student exchange during the academic year 2023-2024 will end tomorrow, 15 November, at 3:00 PM. If your application is unfinished or if you are still considering applying, work fast and submit your application well before the deadline!

During this application period, students can apply for bilateral exchange or ISEP Exchange. Please read more information about applying for exchange and see the calls for applications.

Late applications will not be accepted, even if the application has been started before the deadline: the application must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

Applications are submitted in the SoleMOVE system.

Good luck!

Application period for exchange studies in November!

28.10.2022 Leave a Comment on Application period for exchange studies in November!

Application period for outgoing student exchange opens 1-15 November 2022!

During the November application period, degree students at the University of Eastern Finland will be able to apply for student exchange during the academic year 2023-2024. Exchange programmes available for application in this application period are bilateral exchange (outside of Europe) and ISEP Exchange programme.

The application period ends on Tuesday, November 15, at 3 PM sharp. Late applications will not be accepted.

Programme-specific calls for applications have been posted on Kamu: calls for applications for student exchange.

Students may apply for a total of 1-2 exchange places. Please carefully read through the programme-specific calls for applications, which contain more information about the application deadline and which host institutions are available for applying. The application will be done in the SoleMOVE-system.

If you are applying for two (2) places, the host institutions do not have to be from the same exchange programme. If you are applying for a placement in two separate exchange programmes (for example Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange), please note:

  • Specify which host institution is your first priority in your motivation letter. You may only be selected as a candidate for one.
  • The maximum number of host institutions per applicant is two. If you are applying to two exchange programmes, you may only select one host institution per programme.
  • If you are applying to host institutions in two separate exchange programmes, you will need to make two applications. You may use the same attachments for both applications.

For more information about student exchange, please see the Kamu Databank’s Study Abroad section.

Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours

27.10.2022 Leave a Comment on Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours

Upcoming exceptions to opening hours

During week 44, the Student and Learning Services’ customer service is closed 2–3 November due to the Student and Learning Services’ staff development days. The services are open as follows:

Customer service deskPhone service
Week 44
Monday31 October 202210 am - 3 pm10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday1 November 2022closed10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday2 November 2022closedclosed
Thursday3 November 2022closedclosed
Friday4 November 202210 am - 3 pm10 am - 3 pm

Current opening hours

The Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm.

If you are unable to visit the customer service desk during these times, please contact us by email or phone, and we can set up a meeting for a different time.

Visiting address: Joensuu Aurora A, 1st floor; Kuopio Canthia, 2nd floor

Email address: opiskelu@uef.fi (Please note that there might be delays in responses during vacation times)

Phone number: +358 (0)29 445 8900

Phone service: Mon-Fri from 10 am to 3 pm UTC +2

Loneliness is a communal issue – support is available

21.10.2022 Leave a Comment on Loneliness is a communal issue – support is available

Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time. Sometimes we can feel lonely even when surrounded by people. Especially when adapting to a new culture or new stage of life, loneliness can feel overwhelming. When loneliness is prolonged, it can have a strong negative impact on well-being and studies, and it can feel like a difficult cycle to get out of. Support for loneliness is available at UEF.

Sharing your thoughts and experiences with UEF’s trained peer counsellors can be a good place to start. Peer counsellors are master’s degree students in social and health sciences, who have been trained to offer counselling to students in a variety of challenging situations. They work under the supervision of UEFs study psychologists and campus pastors. Discussions with peer counsellors are strictly confidential, free-of-charge and anonymous, if you wish.

Campus pastors offer individual guidance by offering verbal aid for personal growth and the various changes life may throw at you. You can feel safe talking withe campus pastor, and you are not required to be a member of the church or possess a certain view of the world.

The Crisis Centers in Kuopio and Joensuu offer professional counselling for difficult situations in life, including loneliness.

Kuopio’s “Coffee & Friends” evenings offer students a place to come hang out after lectures, to enjoy refreshments and good company. You can come to the café on your own or bring someone with you. You are warmly welcome just as you are! The evenings are held on Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm in the Studentia chapel.

International Week 24-27 October!

19.10.2022 Leave a Comment on International Week 24-27 October!

International Mobility Services is organizing International Week on 24-27 October 2022!

During the week, we will host info sessions about different exchange opportunities and internationalisation possibilities. We will also host International Day on both campuses on Wednesday 26 Oct from 12 noon to 3 PM, during which we will have info desks on campuses. Feel free to come chat with us about exchange studies!

There will be former exchange students with us on International Day as well, from whom you can ask about practical experience with exchange studies!

Check the programme from Kamu and join in!

Applications to the FOEBE course are open from 10 October to 14 November 2022

11.10.2022 Leave a Comment on Applications to the FOEBE course are open from 10 October to 14 November 2022

The FOEBE project, funded by the Erasmus+ program, aims to develop the entrepreneurial skills of students in the bioeconomyin order to accelerate the deployment of this sector in the European Union.

The FOEBE programme equips young professionals with appropriate entrepreneurial skills. Innovative, sustainable and economically viable solutions must be found in order to fully deploy the bioeconomy in today’s world. Training students at the European level is therefore a crucial mission.

Seven higher education institutions composing the EBU (European Bioeconomy University) alliance, pooled their strengths to offer the best possible training in bioeconomy entrepreneurship.

This project combines e-learning and face-to-face sessions, with an emphasis on innovative pedagogical practices. The selected students will study 3 hours a week per module, for a total of 16 week of e-learning. The programme will end with a face-to-face week in Warsaw funded by the Erasmus + agency.

The FOEBE programme is composed of 8 modules:

  • Introduction of the bioeconomy
  • Accelerated entrepreneurship
  • Design thinking, creativity and innovative products
  • Knowledge management
  • Business management and finance
  • Leadership and execution
  • Marketing
  • Digitalization and the bioeconomy

Applications open on 10 October, and close on 14 November 2022.

To apply, just fill in this form! For more information, please contact foebe-application@agroparistech.fr.