The call for applications for student exchange in the spring semester 2022 is still ongoing – the application period ends on 15 September at 3 PM (15:00). During this application period, you may apply for Erasmus+, Nordlys, or bilateral exchange. You can find more information about the application period and available host universities in the […]
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.Employment contracts at UEF and student exchange (Updated 28 Feb 2025) The bulletin applies to students on all degree levels (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students). If the student has an employment contract at the University of Eastern Finland, the contract must end before the start of the exchange period. It is not […]
Research is mostly international in its nature, and it is useful to get to know the international research groups of your own field. You should negotiate potential research exchange with your supervisors. They can also help you find suitable contacts. Below you can find information about potential exchange programmes. Many foundations also award grants for […]
The second calls for applications for Erasmus+, FIRST+, Nordlys/Nordplus, and bilateral student exchange in the spring semester 2021 is open until Sunday, 31 May at 11.59 p.m. (23.59). At this first stage of application, applicants submit an exchange application to UEF to be accepted as a UEF candidate for exchange (internal call for applications). This […]
The application period for Erasmus+/FIRST+/Nordlys/bilateral exchange in the academic year 2020-2021 for degree students of University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is open and lasts until 15 February! At this first stage of application, you will apply for exchange to be accepted as a UEF candidate for exchange (internal call for applications). This is followed by […]
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 […]
Next application period for exchange studies: 1-15 Sept 2025 Application period will be open during 1-15 September 2025. Students may apply for exchange for one semester (spring 2026). During the application period, bachelor, master and doctoral students at the University of Eastern Finland may apply for student exchange in the framework of different exchange programmes. […]
General information about forms and reporting NB! On this page, you will find information for students who have already been selected for exchange studies or received a traineeship placement abroad. Instructions on how to apply for exchange and other information to read before you apply for exchange can be found on other pages, such as […]
General information about the costs of studying abroad 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, other administrative […]
