You can apply for short-term exchanges at destinations outside of Europe. Short-term exchanges include summer and winter schools as well as other intensive and short courses at UEF’s partner universities. A short-term exchange means participating in a specific course or school – it cannot be a general short stay abroad. Short-term exchanges are open to […]
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 […]
Self-study facilities are intended for students’ independent work. Please remember to follow the university’s hygiene and safety guidelines in the spaces. Access badge You can access the 24/7 self-study facilities with an access badge. The access badge is free of charge and is valid for the duration of your study rights. Where can I get […]
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Are you wondering what to study, or do you need support with the progress of your studies? The guidance specialists at the Centre for Continuous Learning are here to help you with questions related to your studies and career. Guidance is free of charge. In a guidance session, you can, for example: Guidance is available […]
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 (opens […]
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 […]
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 […]
