YUFE Alliance’s (link opens in a new tab) Spring 2023 Student Journey Call is approaching. Many in UEF do not yet know what this is about – or that without a Student Journey right many of YUFE’s great possibilities for internationalization stay out of student’s reach. Luckily there is further information available! YUFE is organizing […]
Contact tracing in Kuopio is currently overwhelmed and the health authorities will not be able to contact everyone who has been exposed to the coronavirus personally. The health authorities ask that everyone who attended student events in Kuopio last week and who haven’t received two doses of vaccine would voluntarily stay under quarantine-like conditions until […]
UEF in association with its partners offers the university’s students an opportunity to celebrate UEF’s 10th anniversary on both campuses. On Friday, 2 October, the Lehtiä Ilosaaressa festival will rock the city of Joensuu, and UEF students can buy tickets at a student-friendly price of 10 euros! The festival’s line-up features the Finnish artists Sanni, Evelina, […]
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the coronavirus situation a pandemic. Several countries have already decided to cancel public events attracting large international crowds. Although this is not yet the official recommendation issued by the Finnish authorities, the university strongly recommends that its staff members and students refrain from attending Kontiolahti Biathlon, or any […]
The 2019 Finnish parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in April. The election day is Sunday the 14th of April and the advance voting takes place between the 3rd and 9th of April. The Student Union (ISYY) is organising parliamentary elections themed events on both of our campuses. During the weeks 13 and 14, […]
Updated 11 February 2025 ****** International Week International Week is organised annually in October and January. January’s international week was organised 20-23 Jan 2025. The International Week will include info sessions mostly in Finnish. We will be introducing different exchange programmes, practical matters (such as applying) and other useful information for students planning a study […]
SYKETTÄ Sports Afternoon is held on Tuesday 25 February 2025 in Joensuu and Kuopio. The UEF, Karelia UAS and Savonia UAS hold a sports afternoon together and the Sports Afternoon is lecture-free starting from 12:15pm. SYKETTÄ Sports Services organizes the sports afternoon program, but no SYKETTÄ sticker is required to participate. On Sports Afternoon, a […]
International Mobility Services is hosting an International Week on week 4 (20-23 Jan)! As usual, we will have info sessions about exchange studies and info desks on campuses. Program for the week (some information to be added later): Mon 20.1.202516:00 – 17:00 Info session on Teams: general information about studying abroad and applying (in Finnish) […]
The November application period for outgoing exchange is still open! During this application period, students may apply for exchange via these programmes: The application period ends on Friday, 15 Nov at 3 pm sharp – make sure you submit your application in time! The calls for applications are available in Kamu. Submit your application form […]
International Mobility Services is organizing International Week this week! During the week, we will have info sessions about how the exchange study process works, different exchange programmes, as well as about other ways to gain more international experience during studies. During the week, we will also have info desks on both campuses. Check the week’s […]
