This page covers frequently asked questions about student exchange. Questions have been grouped as follows: Why is student exchange a good idea? Studying abroad often gives a new and broader perspective to your own field of study and offers the chance to take courses not provided by your home university. The exchange period will improve […]
All incoming exchange students and Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students will be provided with a student tutor who helps the new students with practical matters and adjusting into the Finnish student life and culture. The call for the tutors for the Autumn Semester 2024 was closed 18 Feb. The tutor should be -a degree student […]
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024 (Level of studies: 1 = Bachelor’s level studies, 2 = Master’s level studies, 3 = Doctoral level studies) Updated 23 August 2023 NB! The links open up in a new tab. NB 2! NB! If you have an employment contract with UEF (for example as a 10 % grant researcher), you are […]
Erasmus+ is the most extensive European student exchange programme funded by the EU. This page contains more information on the programme, along with a list of host universities by academic departments. University of Eastern Finland also has bilateral agreements with some European universities. In addition, the Nordic Countries are available through the Nordplus programme. You […]
Sports academy facilities are available on Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. Sports academy networks aim to support top athletes or students aiming to the top in combining studies and sport career, to offer a service network of different experts, to train athletes and their coaches, and in co-operation with other operators in the area to develop the […]
During the summer months you can write essays and follow online courses. Additionally, you can work on your thesis, do practical training or other project work that is included in your study plan. Please note that completing a course may require more than merely sitting an exam. Check the course descriptions in Peppi for further […]
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) refers to a set of practices and procedures that can be used to assess the prior learning of the student and to approve that learning as part of the student’s studies. Prior learning may be a result of the student’s earlier studies or it can have been acquired in some […]
In our university, the main principle of minor subject studies is that the studies are offered to the student across faculty borders. However, there are restrictions to admittance, proficiency tests or entrance examinations in some subjects or study programmes that apply to students. These include studies in languages, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, teacher training (including the […]
NOTE! You should register to all your active study rights as either present or absent in the Oili registration service during the registration period. If you register for all of your study rights, you will not lose your study right and will not need to apply for reinstating your study right. With one application and […]
Students that have completed their Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or postgraduate degree at the University of Eastern Finland have the right to complement their studies after graduation with the alumni study right. Students entitled to the alumni study right: Students who have completed a Master’s degree on 1.8.2019 or thereafter. Students who have completed a […]
