The February application period for student exchange in the academic year 2026-2027 will be open 1-16 Feb 2026. The application period will close on Monday, 16 February, at 3:00 PM sharp Finnish time.
Degree students at the UEF are eligible to apply for exchange placements for academic year 2026-2027 (one semester or full academic year) within the framework of the following exchange programmes:
Erasmus+
Nordplus: subject-specific Nordplus networks and Nordlys network
YUFE Alliance: Open YUFE exchanges and YUFE Minor exchanges
NB! YUFE Bachelor students will have a separate application period for Minors, more information coming later
Supplementary call for applications for Bilateral exchange (some host options available for only spring semester 2027).
The calls for applications are available on Kamu’s Study Abroad section’s page Calls for applications for student exchange. NB! Calls are available in English – make sure you have any automatic translation software in your browser disabled to be able to access the correct Kamu page and calls!
Please read through the calls before starting your application in SoleMOVE. Instructions on how to complete the application are also available in Kamu.
More information is available from International Mobility Services at [email protected].
If you study in a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree programme at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) and you are interested in helping the new students in autumn semester 2026, you can apply as a student tutor. The application period is from 19 January to 1 February 2026.
The student tutor helps the new students to have a smooth start for their studies. All the new students have a student tutor. And each tutor has a group of tutees.
Tutoring offers many opportunities to learn, for example to develop your communication and coordinating skills.
The tutors will be trained for the job, and they will receive credits and a certificate on tutoring.
The aim of UEF Trainee programme is to enhance employment possibilities of international degree students. In the programme, international students have a chance to work at paid placements provided by our collaborators for two months (or four months half time). During this period, international degree students will gain work experience in expert tasks and become familiar with Finnish working life and culture.
Take a look of the testimonials of our previous UEF Trainees:
Students will be selected by the provider of the training placement (employer). The selection is based on application documents and a possible interview. You can apply simultaneously, in the order of your preference, up to three different placements. To be eligible you need to be registered to one of UEF degree programs as an active bachelor´s or master´s student during the application period.
Prior experience, previous and current study merits, and communication skills are prioritized. Trainees are expected to possess a positive service attitude, hands-on working manners, good teamwork and organizing skills, readiness to use IT tools and software, and accuracy in given tasks.
Please read the UEF Trainee offers carefully as there can be something for you that you might consider unlikely at first glance. When writing the cover letter (motivation letter), please consider what you have to offer for the employer and what motivates you to apply for this particular position. It is also a good idea to familiarize yourself with the organization and their business by thorough investigation of their web pages.
The UEF Trainee programme has gathered a list of selected collaborators who are offering training placements as a part of the programme (UEF Trainee 2026 positions.docx). UEF gives financial support to the employers who are willing to take students to fixed-term paid internship for at least two months or equivalent part-time work.
UEF Trainee position does not need to be part of your studies (it can be, if you agree with your study programme). UEF Trainee position is a normal fixed term working contract. This means, that you can graduate during or even before your internship period, as long as you are a registered student during the application period.
There is quite a balanced distribution of offers both in Joensuu and Kuopio. However, these days many of the expert jobs are done mainly online, and thus, you should not limit your choices to your hometown. Note also, that some of the employers may agree that the training is done during your summer break. These, and other matters related to the working time, place, and other working conditions, are something that you need to agree with the employer before signing the work contract.
How to apply
The application needs to be submitted no later than Tue 30th January 2026 (by 16:00 hours Finnish time) by using an electronic application form.
Please note that the application is required to include the following appendices:
UEF Trainee programme is only for international degree students, and thus, students with Finnish citizenship are excluded. Neither can you apply to the programme if you have already been accepted on the programme as a UEF Trainee or if you have reserved practical training support from university previously during your degree. As the programme is only for UEF international degree students (bachelor´s and master´s students), international doctoral researchers are not eligible.
Talent Hub Eastern Finland project is recruiting students to join Future Talents team. The main goal of the team is to foster cooperation between international study programmes, local companies, and organizations to create collaboration such as internships, project work, case studies and thesis topics. In a way, the Future Talents team works as a representative of the university by marketing and selling the skills and expertise of study programs and students.
Being part of the team begins by completing 2 credits orientating course Pathways to Career Competence and Networks. Successful completing will open the possibility to participate in the Future Talents Team project (3 ECTS) later on the spring.
Who can apply?
The course is mainly targeted for students of international degree programmes (bachelor´s and master´s) also doctoral researchers can apply (max intake 40)
Why apply?
A chance to improve your employment opportunities
Network with other students, local employers and organizations
Get to know the Finnish working life and culture
Participate in business communication training held by an expert
Improve problem solving, team working and negotiation skills
The high season for internship advertisements for the year 2026 is in December–February. You can find job ads targeted to university students through job portals, such as UEF JobTeaser, Valtiolle.fi and Kuntarekry.fi.
In addition, follow other job portals, such as JobMarket Finland or Laura. Large companies and organizations have their openings on their own webpages in the Careers (or similar) section. Make yourself findable as a potential employee in social media, especially LinkedIn.
In addition to locating ready-made, prepacked job openings, it is worthwhile learning how to seek and find hidden jobs. Sometimes a well-targeted open application or directly contacting an employer, with a proposal of what you have to offer, pays off. However, it usually takes systematic, long-term career planning and network building to make it into hidden jobs in any field. Do not delay, start today!
Help with ideas, confidential talks with a career specialist, guided job seeking groups, self-study courses and information on the job market to students is available at UEF Career Services.
Come, have a chat with us and generate new ideas at the UEF Career Services’ summer job and traineeship pop-up on 20 January, 2026 at 11–13 in Carelia (Joensuu) or Snellmania (Kuopio) lobby.
Spring 2026 registration ends on 15 January 2026. All bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students must be registered also for spring semester as being present or absent at the university. You can see your registration status in Peppi student register under Attendance data. If you are not already registered for spring, please register before 15 January in the Oili-registration service (link opens in a new tab).
If you do not register for spring 2026 by 15 January 2026, you will need to apply for having your study right reinstated and pay the handling fee for reinstating the study right. Here you can find the instructions for reinstating your study right.
Are you wondering about your future? Where will I find work? How will I be convincing in the job interview? What can I do with my degree? What are my strengths? Am I in the right field? What should I study as a minor subject? What rights and obligations do I have as an employee?
Students pondering about their future directions or seeking traineeships and employment are troubled by many questions. Nevertheless, don’t worry! Practical guidance, knowledge and support is there for you on the career planning and job seeking courses offered by UEF Career Services.
First courses begin on 12 January
Sign up for the career planning and job seeking courses in the spring started 1 December 2025. The first courses begin on 12 January 2026. Find the course details in Peppi!
In the Peppi Study Guide you will find further information about the courses. The courses for the academic year 2025–2026 include the following courses in English and Finnish:
Career planning – self-study course, 2 ECTS
Career portfolio building, 1 ECTS
Job seeking – self-study course, 1 ECTS
Job seeking – practical exercises, 1 ECTS
Basics of Finnish working life – self-study course, 1 ECTS (only in English)
The courses offered by the UEF Career Services are meant for all students to support and help them during studies and when the move towards working life becomes timely. The courses offer you knowledge, skills, courage and attitude for the future working life. In these courses, you can also clarify your thoughts about your future and career possibilities.
Positive feedback about the studies
We have received positive feedback about the studies from students. Participants in the career planning self-study course have stated:
”I think the course was good in stirring up thoughts and it helped me analyze my own, sometimes scattered, thoughts about my future career. Although I already had a lot of knowledge about the working life, this course was a good add-on in creating my own career plan.”
”Thanks to the career plan I composed during the course, I now feel more confident about my studies. The course clarified my career aims and I also got a clear picture of what working life skills I already possess and what I should develop further.”
The job-seeking self-study course furnished students with hands-on tools to be used in practice:
”I managed to find new job seeking methods that I can use in the job seeking process. The different channels where jobs can be found were especially useful.”
The basics of Finnish working life self-study course introduces the general outlook of the Finnish working environment with its regulations and habits:
“I think this course was good especially for foreign students who would like to find a job from Finland.”
Find information about working life and career
Information about working life and career is collected in the students’ Kamu databank . In Kamu, you will also find other services offered by the Career Services and contact information.
The Career Services can be reached through the email address: [email protected].
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.
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.
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
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!
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