NB! Students must be registered present in a degree programme at UEF throughout the exchange period. It is not possible to graduate during the exchange and studies completed during the exchange must be included into degree studies at UEF. It is also not possible to go abroad for student exchange after graduating. This rule applies […]
****** Exchange Application Help Desk! At the exchange application help desk, coordinator(s) from UEF International Mobility Services will answer your questions and help you with any technical issues on the online application system SoleMOVE. Upcoming help desk dates and times: Monday 9 Feb 2026Joensuu: Carelia lobby, 2:30-4 PMKuopio: Canthia/Oppari, room 2301, 2:30-4 PM Tuesday 10 […]
Oppari Opening hours Joensuu: weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Kuopio: weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Visiting address Joensuu: Carelia, library 1. floor Kuopio: Canthia, 2. floor You can contact us via email at [email protected]. You can also […]
The keeping of the university’s student information system Peppi and its information content are governed by the Universities Act, the Universities Decree, the Decree on University Degrees, and the University of Eastern Finland Degree Regulations. The processing of personal data in the student information system, including disclosure of information, is governed by the EU’s General […]
For traineeships based in Europe, Erasmus+ funding is primarily used for student grants. Erasmus+ traineeship grant is applied from International Mobility Services. If you have any questions related to Erasmus+ traineeship, please contact [email protected]. For traineeships outside of the EU and Erasmus+ programme, students may apply for traineeship support from their own faculty and department. […]
Via the Nordplus exchange programme, students can go on exchange to the Nordic Countries and the Baltic region. Some Nordic and Baltic universities are also available through the department-specific agreements under the Erasmus+ programme. NORDPLUS programme NORDPLUS is a student exchange programme for Bachelor’s and Master’s level students that is funded by the Nordic Council […]
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 […]
University of Eastern Finland assigns credits in accordance with the common European ECTS system (European Credit Transfer System). One UEF credit is equivalent to one ECTS credit. A year’s full-time studies correspond to 60 credits, i.e. roughly 1,600 hours of work. This estimated workload includes lectures, exercises, seminars, exams, and independent study. There are two […]
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 […]
Calls for applications and application period Calls for exchange applications are programme-specific information notices, that include information about each exchange programme’s placements and host universities, application deadlines, and other important information related to the application. Calls for applications are published at the beginning of the application period in the Calls for applications for student exchange […]
