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Application instructions — attachments, secure email and network meetings  [page]

This page contains detailed application instructions related to individual study arrangements.  Application attachments  Attach a document to your application that demonstrates your need for individual study arrangements:  Grounds for application  Accepted attachments  Disability or illness  Medical certificate or Kanta document  Reading, writing or learning difficulty  Statement from a special education teacher, psychologist, speech therapist or doctor  Dyslexia (Matriculation Examination Board decision)  The decision of the Matriculation Examination Board  provided it specifies the support […]

Checklist for outgoing exchange students [page]

Before your exchange: start planning Start planning your exchange by considering these questions: During the application process Remember that the final decision on accepting you as an exchange student is always made by the host university. Before your departure Practical preparations Registration and forms Orientation and health Kela and financial aid Travel and accommodation Final […]

Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY)  [page]

The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) 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 — and most do.  Membership fee is paid […]

Erasmus+ short-term exchanges [page]

Through the Erasmus+ programme, you can participate in short blended intensive courses (Blended Intensive Programmes, BIP) in Europe. BIP courses are individual courses organised by partner universities, consisting of a virtual component and a physical mobility period. You can apply for courses throughout the academic year. For information on short blended traineeships, visit the Erasmus+ […]

General instructions for applying [page]

This page contains general instructions for applying for student exchange. Programme-specific instructions can be found in the calls for applications, which are published at the beginning of each application period under Calls for applications. Application periods During the application period, you apply for exchange for the following academic year. In the supplementary application period, you […]

Individual study arrangements [page]

Effective from 1 August 2023  (Decision of the Academic Rector No. 16/2023)   Who is entitled to individual study arrangements?  You are entitled to individual study arrangements if you have a health-related reason that affects your studies. Grounds for arrangements include, for example:  This applies to all UEF students — both degree students and Open University students.  Arrangements are not granted on the basis of your […]

Exchange process in a nutshell [page]

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 […]

What is the difference between long and short-term exchanges? [page]

As a student at the University of Eastern Finland, you have the opportunity to go on an exchange through many different routes. There are different lengths of exchange periods – here you will find information on what is meant by “long” and “short” exchanges! Long-term exchanges in general A long exchange lasts one semester or […]

Campus restaurants and lunch menus [page]

Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students as well as international exchange students are entitled to discounted meals at most campus restaurants. To receive the student meal subsidy, you must present a valid student ID at the restaurant. Accepted forms of proof include: As the Student Union membership is not compulsory for exchange students, those who do […]