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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The departmental coordinators for exchange studies advise incoming and outgoing UEF exchange students in matters related to their studies. The contact persons for all academic subjects are listed below. Email addresses are listed in the format firstname.lastname @ uef.fi. The contact information can also be found in the UEF Connect. International traineeships (for outgoing UEF […]
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 […]
Erasmus+ traineeship gives you the opportunity to complete a traineeship abroad in Europe as part of your studies. You can apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant once you have a confirmed traineeship placement. The traineeship can be a voluntary or mandatory part of your degree. Discuss your traineeship plans with your departmental coordinator before you […]
Are you interested in making your studies more diverse, but going abroad for a semester or full year does not feel like the right option for you? As a UEF student, you can complete courses from partner universities during your studies without traveling! You can participate in various virtual courses and complete studies in English […]
