Emergency situations The general emergency number is 112. Call 112 only in life threatening situations, such as Calls are free of charge and do not require an area code, even from a mobile phone. If your emergency requires the help of the police, call 112. If the matter is not urgent, contact local police. More […]
Coffee & Friends UEF is a relaxed get-together where you can meet other students over coffee and a snack. All University of Eastern Finland students are welcome – including exchange students, degree students and doctoral students. You can come on your own or bring a friend. Each Coffee & Friends session includes optional, laid-back activities. […]
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 […]
Tuition Fees Living costs All degree students at UEF are responsible for funding their own studies and living expenses. Finland has a relatively high cost of living, so you must ensure you have sufficient personal funds for your entire study period before arriving. Estimated monthly expenses Working during studies Students should never rely on part-time […]
To balance your studies, there are diverse opportunities for sports and leisure activities in both campus cities. On this page, you will find information about the university’s sports services, student organisation activities and hobby opportunities in the campus cities. SYKETTÄ University Sports SYKETTÄ is a joint sports service run by UEF and other higher education institutions in the […]
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 […]
All incoming exchange students and Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students will be provided with a student tutor who helps the new students with practical matters and adjusting into the Finnish student life and culture. The tutor should be What does a tutor do? The student tutor is a peer student who has volunteered for helping […]
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, […]
International Mobility Services can help you with all questions related to exchange studies, international traineeships, and other internationalisation opportunities. The service is part of UEF’s Student and Learning Services, and you can reach us on both campuses. How can we help you? Contact us Email [email protected] Summer School [email protected] Opening hours Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00 (1 Jun […]
Exchange application guidance Do you need help with your exchange application? At the exchange application guidance sessions, an International Mobility Services coordinator will answer your questions and help you with the SoleMOVE application system. Exchange application guidance is available during the application periods in November and February. If you need help during the supplementary application […]
