February application period for outgoing student exchange 1-15 Feb 2024 – application period has closed
During the February application period, Bachelor and Master’s students at the University of Eastern Finland may apply for outgoing student exchange during the academic year 2024-2025 in the following exchange programmes: Erasmus+, Nordplus: subject-specific networks and Nordlys network, north2north (Nordic institutions), bilateral exchange.
Second call for applications for YUFE Alliance exchanges 16 Feb – 15 April
YUFE Alliance (YUFE Student Journey or YUFE Minor exchanges)
- NB! YUFE Student Journey exchange requires that the student has an existing (and active) YUFE Student Journey study right. Unfortunately it is not possible to apply for YUFE Student Journey exchange for autumn semester 2024 without an active Student Journey right. Student Journey rights are open for application next time in April 2024, after which the student can apply for exchange studies during spring semester 2025 at the earliest. YUFE Minor exchange does not require a Student Journey right.
Students may apply to European host universities for either one semester (autumn 2024 or spring 2025) or full academic year 2024-2025.
Application period
The application period will be open until Monday, 15 April, 3:00 PM. The application period will end at 3:00 PM sharp – late applications will not be accepted, so students are encouraged to make sure they complete and submit their applications by the deadline. Applications submitted after After February 15th until mid-April will be processed in April.
We encourage students to complete and submit their applications by the day prior to the deadline to avoid potential last-minute problems. Application deadline is 3:00 PM (Finnish time).
Applying
Applications are submitted in the SoleMOVE system. Log in to the system with UEF credentials using HAKA/Shibboleth login.
Instructions for how to make your application are available on Kamu: SoleMOVE online application system.
NB! If you have had an employment contract at UEF (traineeship etc.) or you are currently in an employment contract at UEF, please contact International Mobility Services before applying. Your SoleMOVE account may have mistakenly converted to a staff account. Please note that your employment contract must be expired before the exchange period begins.
A transcript of records (from Peppi) and a motivation letter are required as attachments to the application. For more information about the motivation letter, please see Kamu, Applying for student exchange and traineeship abroad.
More information
More information is available from International Mobility Services, international@uef.fi. More information about YUFE alliance exchanges also available from yufe@uef.fi.
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Nordic Centre at Fudan University, Shangai – Summer Course in China 2024 – application closed
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University is organizing a summer course in July, Business and Innovation in China. The course is held at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. The course dates are July 1-12, 2024.
The course fee is approx. EUR 140. The students are required to cover their own travel, insurance, accommodation, and living costs. University of Eastern Finland provides a mobility grant to those selected for the courses. The mobility grant for 2024 is 1000 euros.
The course is designed for Master’s level students of all fields, but graduating Bachelor students may also be enrolled.
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Nordplus grants for short-term exchanges 9.10.2023-31.5.2024
Bachelor and Master’s degree students at the University of Eastern Finland are eligible to apply for Nordplus grants for short-term exchanges in the Nordic countries, in partner universities of the Nordlys network.
Applications can be submitted between 9 October 2024 to 31 May 2024. Application period has been extended in December.
Read more information in this call for applications!
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Freemover grants
Students can apply for exchange studies outside exchange programmes, with a freemover or visiting student status. UEF degree students (Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral level) are invited to apply for mobility grants for Freemover/visiting student exchanges.
The application period runs as long as grants are available. The application must be submitted a minimum of one (1) month before the exchange period begins. Decisions on the grants will be made throughout the year as applications arrive.
For further information, please see the Call for Applications:
Call for Freemover grants
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More information about applying for exchange
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Erasmus+ Traineeship Grants
The application period runs as long as grants are available. Grants are awarded to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may apply for an Erasmus grant once a traineeship is confirmed by the host organisation.
For further information, please see the Call for Applications:
Erasmus+ Traineeship Grants
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More information about applying for exchange
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Call for Applications for Mobility Grants for Blended Intensive Courses within the Erasmus+ Programme
The application period runs as long as grants are available. Grants are awarded to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
For further information, please see the Call for Applications:
Call for Erasmus+ blended intensive courses
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More information about applying for exchange
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