After the public examination, the opponent submits a statement on your dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a response to it. The faculty then decides on the approval and grade of your dissertation. After this, the Faculty Council or, between semesters, the Vice Dean (Research) will grade your dissertation. The Faculty shall provide […]
This page provides information about the costs of student exchange, mobility grants, and other funding opportunities. General information about exchange costs When you go on exchange through a UEF exchange programme or bilateral agreement, you do not need to pay tuition fees at the host university. However, you should be prepared for other costs, such […]
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 […]
Results of completed studies You will receive the result of your completed course within three weeks of the completion date. The teacher in charge of the course may, for a specific reason, extend this period by one week. The Christmas and Easter holidays as well as the summer period from 15 June to 15 August […]
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 […]
This page contains the programme-specific calls for applications for student exchange. Calls for applications are published before the beginning of each application period. Read the calls for applications carefully before starting your application – they include information about application deadlines, available destinations, and grants. For general instructions about applying, attachments, and selection criteria, see General […]
On this page: Why is student exchange a good idea? Studying abroad gives you a broader perspective on your field of study and the chance to take courses that are not available at UEF. During your exchange, your language skills and intercultural communication skills will develop. You will make new friends, gain experiences and confidence, […]
Erasmus+ traineeship gives you the opportunity to complete a traineeship abroad in Europe as part of your studies. You can apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant once you have a confirmed traineeship placement. The traineeship can be a voluntary or mandatory part of your degree. Discuss your traineeship plans with your departmental coordinator before you […]
On this page, we have gathered frequently asked questions from Open university students. You can find information about topics such as registration, study rights, UEF username, study guidance, study practices and completing your studies. The content is divided into topics, so you may navigate directly into the topic that interests you. If you cannot find […]
Welcome to UEF! Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Eastern Finland! We are excited to have you on board. Being a new student, you are bound to have questions. These pages contain all the necessary information you need to get started with your studies at UEF, from planning your journey to Finland to […]
