Would you be interested in communal housing? We are looking for University of Eastern Finland students to participate in a communal housing experiment that will take place in Kuopas’ apartments in Kuopio in the autumn semester 2021. We offer you: A travel card valid on Kuopio City buses and/or the right to use a city […]
During the exchange period, the student completes courses offered by the host university. After the exchange, the studies are included into the student’s degree at the University of Eastern Finland on the basis of the host university’s transcript of records. Exchange student’s course offerings Many foreign universities have their own course offerings for exchange students. […]
On this page: 1. Brexit and student exchanges (Updated 25 June 2024) The United Kingdom is continuing to be a part of the Erasmus+ programme as a partner country. This means that students will be able to apply for Erasmus+ exchange at UK host institutions within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, if the student’s […]
Exchange students Exchange students are non-degree students who intend to study at the University of Eastern Finland (Joensuu or Kuopio campus) for one or two semesters. These students participate in bilateral or international student exchange programmes (e.g. Erasmus+, YUFE, FIRST, ISEP, Nordplus/Nordlys, bilateral agreement). An exchange student must have completed at least one year of […]
Application period for YUFE exchanges 15-30 September 2024 The autumn call for applications for YUFE exchanges will open in September, 15-30 Sept 2024. During the application period, bachelor, master and doctoral students at the University of Eastern Finland may apply for student exchange at YUFE Alliance partner universities for the spring semester 2025. Students may […]
Updated 26 August 2024 ****** International Week International Week is organised annually in October and January. The next international week will be organised in October, 21-24 Oct 2024. The International Week will include info sessions mostly in Finnish. We will be introducing different exchange programmes, practical matters (such as applying) and other useful information for […]
General information The tuition fees of the host university are waived for the outgoing exchange students who go on exchange via the exchange programmes or bilateral agreements of University of Eastern Finland. However, the outgoing exchange students should be prepared for other costs (study materials, membership fees, photocopies, etc.) In most student exchange programmes (including […]
ISEP exchange NB! The links in this article open up in a new tab. ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) is an international student exchange programme based on reciprocity, and it is administered from the United States. You can search for feedback from previous ISEP exchange students in the SoleMOVE application system. You will find instructions […]
Join us in the orientation for new students 2-4 September! We wish to make the start of your studies with us as smooth as possible. This is why we offer an orientation programme for all the new international students at the beginning of each semester. The programme includes a lot of practical information and tips […]
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 […]
