University of Eastern Finland has bilateral cooperation agreements with universities in various countries. Bilateral exchange is based on reciprocity, which means that not all exchange places are available every year. Available places are listed in the call for applications, which is published at the start of each application period. Make sure to check the call […]
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 […]
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, […]
If you are planning a traineeship abroad, the type of support depends on the location of your traineeship: Note: You cannot receive UEF international traineeship support and an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or other university funding (e.g. Finnish National Agency for Education traineeship support) at the same time. More information about traineeships during your studies. Who […]
These registration instructions are for exchange students starting their studies at UEF. If you are a new bachelor’s or master’s degree student, here you can find the registration instructions for new bachelor’s and master’s degree students. The academic year at the University of Eastern Finland officially begins on 1 August and ends on 31 July. […]
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 […]
You will need a UEF user account during your studies in order to use the university’s digital services. Activate your account as soon as possible, and at the same time familiarize yourself with the instructions for logging in, passwords, and multi-factor authentication. You will receive an email about activating your account. If you have had […]
The Education Regulations constitute the university’s degree regulations as referred to in Section 41 of the Universities Act (558/2009), approved by the UEF Board. The Education Regulations apply to degrees awarded and studies completed at the University of Eastern Finland, and where applicable, to other forms of education, including joint degrees. The Education Regulations also apply, […]
Why would you need to apply for reinstating your study right? You need to apply to reinstating your study right (Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctoral student) if you have lost it for one of the following reasons: If more than a year has passed since your last registration If more than a year has passed since […]
Do you need a quiet space for studying? Students at the University of Eastern Finland may reserve rooms free of charge for study‑related purposes during the opening hours of the facilities, for example for independent study, group work, research interviews, or following remote teaching. You can check the real‑time booking status of facilities in the […]
