You can participate in short-term courses and summer or winter schools organised by Nordlys network partner universities in the Nordic Countries. Courses may be free of charge or have tuition or participation fees, depending on the organiser. Some courses require a nomination from UEF before you can apply. If the course you are interested in […]
Through the Nordplus programme, you can go on exchange to the Nordic Countries and the Baltic region. Some Nordic and Baltic universities are also available through Erasmus+ departmental agreements. The Nordplus programme includes: Below you will first find information about the Nordlys network, followed by details on the subject-specific networks. Nordlys network Through the Nordlys […]
The north2north programme is the University of the Arctic’s (UArctic) student mobility programme. It supports mutual understanding of the northern regions and promotes high-quality education in North America, the Nordic countries, and Russia. As a speciality of the programme, your exchange studies must be related to the northern or Arctic region. In addition to north2north […]
This page explains what documents you need to enter and stay in Finland as a student at the University of Easter Finland (UEF). They are Passport and travel documents In general, a foreign citizen must carry a valid passport when entering Finland. Finland is a part of Schengen area (opens in a new tab), which […]
Arriving in Finland Before travelling to Finland, check the current border-crossing requirements on the Finnish border guard (opens in a new tab). For general information on how to reach Helsinki (Finland’s capital), see Getting to Helsinki (opens in a new tab). Travelling to Finland by ferry Several ferry routes connect mainland Europa and Scandinavia to Finland: […]
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, […]
