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: […]
The University of Eastern Finland hosts a joint graduation ceremony once a year, usually in May. Welcome to celebrate your graduation! Who is the graduation ceremony for? You can attend the graduation ceremony if you have graduated or are about to graduate during the academic year (1 August – 31 July). The ceremony is open […]
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ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) is an international student exchange programme based on reciprocity, administered from the United States. The programme is particularly recommended if you are interested in exchange studies in the United States or other destinations outside Europe. There are two ways to go on exchange through ISEP: ISEP Exchange, for which you […]
The University of Eastern Finland has accessible exam facilities on the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. You may use an accessible exam facility if you are entitled to individual arrangements in an exam. You can apply for individual arrangements if you have an impediment or disability that affects your ability to take exams. Before the exam, agree on any special […]
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 […]
Emergency situations The general emergency number is 112. Call 112 only in life threatening situations, such as Calls are free of charge and do not require an area code, even from a mobile phone. If your emergency requires the help of the police, call 112. If the matter is not urgent, contact local police (opens […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
