If you are studying in a bachelor’s or master’s programme at UEF, you can use the study psychologist services. There are three study psychologists at the University of Eastern Finland who support your wellbeing and help your studies progress smoothly. Study psychologists are licensed psychologists, and all conversations with them are confidential and free of charge. At […]
If substance use is something you are concerned about or if it is affecting your daily life, you can get support from the university. Substances refer to alcohol, drugs and medication used for intoxicating purposes. The university’s substance abuse programme is there to support you. Early intervention, guidance and access to help always come first. Do you need help? If you feel […]
Coffee & Friends UEF is a relaxed get-together where you can meet other students over coffee and a snack. All University of Eastern Finland students are welcome – including exchange students, degree students and doctoral students. You can come on your own or bring a friend. Each Coffee & Friends session includes optional, laid-back activities. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UEF Summer School is a two-week summer study opportunity organised every year in August at Joensuu campus. You study in English together with participants from all around the world, and participation is free of charge for UEF degree students. Summer School is a great opportunity to practise studying in English and to network internationally. If […]
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 […]
Once your study right is valid and you have registered as a UEF student, you can start using TUUDO App. Tuudo is a mobile app that supports you in your studies. Tuudo brings together the study-related services you need most into one portable app. In Tuudo, you can find: Tuudo uses push notifications to convey […]
