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 […]
Joensuun and Kuopio campus libraries are open Thu 18.6. from 8 to 14 (customer service 10–14) and closed on Fri 10.6. Self-study facilities are available to you also during these exceptions.
Oppari is an IT support service and self-study space for students. You can get help there, for example, with using computers and UEF software, printing, finishing your thesis, and questions related to UEF account. At Oppari, you can work independently or in a group. There are workspaces, group study rooms, and computers available to you. […]
Funding your studies As a degree student at UEF, you are responsible for covering your tuition fees and living expenses throughout your studies. Make sure you have secured sufficient funding for the entire duration of your degree before you leave your home country. UEF does not offer financial support or emergency aid for students facing […]
The Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk offers general study counselling, information on term registration and study rights and maintains the student register. Changes to personal information are done at the Student and Learning Services’ customer service. The customer services desk also provides study certificates and transcripts of records. Phone number: +358 29 445 […]
This page contains information about the application periods for outgoing exchange at UEF. The application periods refer to the first stage of the exchange application process, i.e. your application to UEF. The second stage – applying to the host university – follows a separate, university-specific timeline. You will receive instructions for the second stage from […]
The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) (opens in a new tab) is the advocacy and service organisation for UEF students. ISYY provides its members with services, events, sports, and opportunities to influence student life on both campuses. Membership ISYY membership is based on the Finnish Universities Act. All Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students at UEF are automatically members of ISYY, regardless of their field of study or campus. Doctoral researchers and international exchange students may join voluntarily […]
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At UEF, student exchange takes place through several different exchange programmes. Host countries and universities vary between programmes: some agreements are made at the subject or departmental level, while others are university-wide. Some fields of study may have a more limited range of exchange options – so be flexible when considering your choices! Good to […]
Erasmus+ is the largest exchange programme in Europe. Through Erasmus+, you can apply for student exchange, an international traineeship or short blended intensive programmes. The countries participating in the Erasmus+ programme are the EU Member States and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Turkey. You can find more information on the Erasmus+ programme on […]
