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 […]
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, […]
International Week International Week is organised annually in October and January. The schedule will be published on this page and in the Viva Engage group Internationalisation offers for students. International Week 26-30 October 2026 During the week, we will host online info sessions and info stands on campuses. You can see our preliminary schedule here. […]
Follow updates on Viva Engage! Viva Engage is UEF’s shared communication platform. You can log in with your UEF credentials. There you will find up-to-date bulletins about student exchange and internationalisation opportunities. The most useful channels for you: See also: Employment contracts at UEF and student exchange If you have an employment contract at the […]
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 […]
The Studies in Internationalisation module is a free elective minor available to all UEF students. You can use this module to compile studies related to internationalisation – for example, exchange studies, international traineeships, or language studies. The module is especially useful if the studies you completed during your exchange do not fit directly into your […]
Self-study courses You can complete the self-study courses online at your own pace. Group exercises Project courses Mentoring programme Learn about the mentoring programme at the Talent Hub Eastern Finland website -> Get to know working life and employers in Eastern Finland.
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 […]
