This spring is a good time to make a difference. We have already voted in the Finnish Parliamentary Elections, and now we have a chance to set the course of the European Parliament for the next five years! What Elections? The European Parliament is one of the legislative organs of the European Union. EU citizens […]
The highlight of the whole academic year, Vappu (May Day), will bring life to campuses by introducing a variety of events organised by ISYY, student organisations and clubs. Traditionally the students’ Vappu celebrations begin as early as in the middle of April and will culminate in the Vappu eve and its traditions. So put on […]
Information on Courses for Exchange Students in 2025-26 in Peppi UEF offers a lot of courses which can be completed entirely in English. These studies are offered for the incoming exchange students and the visiting students on both campuses in Joensuu and in Kuopio. The exchange students are relatively free to choose courses from their […]
Joensuu campus: closed on Mon 8 April (staff development day) Kuopio campus: closed on Tue 9 April (staff development day) both campuses: open 12-14 on Thu 18 April (Maundy Thursday) both campuses: open 12-14 on Tue 30 May (the eve of May Day)
Passport In general, a foreign citizen must carry a valid passport in order to enter Finland. Finland is a Schengen country (the link opens up in a new tab) and usually the checks at the common borders have been abolished. But under special conditions the border check can be introduced. The Schengen Area consists of […]
Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) organizes Association Days on 15.4.2019 at Kuopio campus and on 16.-17.4.2019 at Joensuu campus. Come and find out what ISYY and associations close to it have to offer. It’s also possible that you’ll find some new activities from Association Days! ISYY Association Days are open for […]
Speak Your Mind – ISYY’s Smiles and Complaints Week on 11.–15. Mar 2019 This spring’s Smiles and Complaints Week takes place on 11.–15.3.2019. During the Smiles and Complaints Week, you can send feedback via the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland to ISYY, the University, FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service), Amica or any […]
Welcome to celebrate the 9th Annual Jubilee of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY)! The Annual Jubilee is held on Saturday 16 March 2019 in Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi in Kuopio. Programme The greeting reception starts at 4:30 pm on Saturday 16 March at VB Photographic Centre (Kuninkaankatu 14–16). Please reserve your […]
There are laptops for short term loans available on both UEF campuses. The devices are meant to be borrowed only for a short term, up to 4 hours at a time. To borrow a device, register as a user for the Optima vending machine, located in the Joensuu university library and the Kuopio Oppari facilities and […]
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 […]
