Tuition Fees Living costs All degree students at UEF are responsible for funding their own studies and living expenses. Finland has a relatively high cost of living, so you must ensure you have sufficient personal funds for your entire study period before arriving. Estimated monthly expenses Working during studies Students should never rely on part-time […]
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 The latest call for tutors was open 19 Jan – 1 Feb 2026. The tutors will be […]
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, […]
International Mobility Services can help you with all questions related to exchange studies, international traineeships, and other internationalisation opportunities. The service is part of UEF’s Student and Learning Services, and you can reach us on both campuses. How can we help you? Contact us Email [email protected] Summer School [email protected] Opening hours Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00 (1 Jun […]
Follow updates on Viva Engage! Viva Engage is UEF’s shared communication platform. You can log in with your UEF credentials. There you will find up-to-date bulletins about student exchange and internationalisation opportunities. The most useful channels for you: See also: Employment contracts at UEF and student exchange If you have an employment contract at the […]
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 […]
A traineeship abroad supports your studies and develops your professional skills for international careers. During a traineeship, you can gain work experience, explore the culture of the host country, build contacts and improve your language skills. The traineeship must be related to your major or minor subject. You arrange your traineeship placement yourself. Funding for […]
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 […]
