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 […]
Before your exchange: start planning Start planning your exchange by considering these questions: During the application process Remember that the final decision on accepting you as an exchange student is always made by the host university. Before your departure Practical preparations Registration and forms Orientation and health Kela and financial aid Travel and accommodation Final […]
This page provides information about the costs of student exchange, mobility grants, and other funding opportunities. General information about exchange costs When you go on exchange through a UEF exchange programme or bilateral agreement, you do not need to pay tuition fees at the host university. However, you should be prepared for other costs, such […]
This page brings together support services and resources for different life situations. In an emergency, always call 112. Crisis helpline (Mieli ry): 09 2525 0111 (24/7) Crisis support YTHS (Finnish Student Health Service) Appointment booking and care needs assessment via the Self-service, SelfChat, or by phone. YTHS appointment booking (opens in a new tab) Joensuu Kuopio Safety on university campuses General safety instructions are available on the safety pages of the UEF intranet (login required). In crisis situations on campus, you can contact the crisis management team, e.g. Security Manager Juha Pulkkinen or Occupational Health and Safety Officer Katri Hartikainen. Campus […]
This checklist outlines the steps you need to take before finishing your exchange period at the University of Eastern Finland and returning home. Important: Please do not leave your campus city before contacting International Mobility Services (Päivi Haltilahti in Joensuu or Kirsi Konttinen in Kuopio). Housing Documents Letter of Confirmation All exchange students require a Letter of Confirmation stating […]
You can apply to study at a foreign university outside UEF’s exchange programmes, as a so-called freemover or visiting student. This is a good option if, for example, UEF does not have an exchange agreement with the university you are interested in. Many students have found excellent study and traineeship placements independently. It is also […]
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: […]
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, […]
Welcome to UEF! Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Eastern Finland! We are excited to have you on board. Being a new student, you are bound to have questions. These pages contain all the necessary information you need to get started with your studies at UEF, from planning your journey to Finland to […]
Register for each of your active study rights every academic year — either as present or absent. You do this in the Oili registration service during the registration period. From OILI your registration status will transfer to Peppi, where you can always check your registration status under “attendance data”. Make sure you register for all […]
