Opening hours 1.6.–30.8.2026 Exceptions Midsummer The Kuopio Campus Library will be closed from 6 July to 26 July 2026. Regardless of which campus library you use, please note that during this closure, materials will not be transported between the Joensuu and Kuopio campus libraries. Please reserve the materials you need well in advance. Loan periods […]
Finalising your dissertation and arranging the public examination Once you have received permission to proceed to public examination of doctoral dissertation, it is time to finalise your dissertation for publication and arrange the practicalities of your public examination. The public examination is held to examine the doctoral dissertation publicly and can usually be held within two months of the faculty granting permission to proceed to public examination. This gives you enough time to complete the publication process, […]
Before your exchange: start planning Start planning your exchange by considering these questions: During the application process Remember that the final decision on accepting you as an exchange student is always made by the host university. Before your departure Practical preparations Registration and forms Orientation and health Kela and financial aid Travel and accommodation Final […]
Finland Essentials of Finland
This page gives you an overview of how the exchange process works, step by step. Make sure to read the detailed instructions carefully before starting your application – you can find additional guidance in Kamu on the General instructions for applying page. These instructions primarily describe the process for long-term exchanges (one semester or a […]
This page explains what documents you need to enter and stay in Finland as a student at the University of Easter Finland (UEF). They are Passport and travel documents In general, a foreign citizen must carry a valid passport when entering Finland. Finland is a part of Schengen area (opens in a new tab), which […]
Arriving in Finland Before travelling to Finland, check the current border-crossing requirements on the Finnish border guard (opens in a new tab). For general information on how to reach Helsinki (Finland’s capital), see Getting to Helsinki (opens in a new tab). Travelling to Finland by ferry Several ferry routes connect mainland Europa and Scandinavia to Finland: […]
Emergency situations The general emergency number is 112. Call 112 only in life threatening situations, such as Calls are free of charge and do not require an area code, even from a mobile phone. If your emergency requires the help of the police, call 112. If the matter is not urgent, contact local police (opens […]
UEF’s campus cities Joensuu and Kuopio are about two hours apart. Choose the city where your programme is based — commuting between the cities is not practical for daily studies. Student housing companies In Joensuu and Kuopio, student housing is provided by independent, non-profit student housing companies Joensuun Elli (Joensuu) and Kuopas (Kuopio). They are […]
Tuition Fees Living costs All degree students at UEF are responsible for funding their own studies and living expenses. Finland has a relatively high cost of living, so you must ensure you have sufficient personal funds for your entire study period before arriving. Estimated monthly expenses Working during studies Students should never rely on part-time […]
