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 […]
Are you an athlete aiming for the top? At the University of Eastern Finland, you can combine competitive sports with higher education. The sports academies operate on both the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses and are open to you regardless of your sport. Sports academies are collaborative networks that support athletes’ dual careers by enabling a smooth combination of […]
The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) (opens in a new tab) is the advocacy and service organisation for UEF students. ISYY provides its members with services, events, sports, and opportunities to influence student life on both campuses. Membership ISYY membership is based on the Finnish Universities Act. All Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students at UEF are automatically members of ISYY, regardless of their field of study or campus. Doctoral researchers and international exchange students may join voluntarily […]
Please read the following information before browsing the list of exchange destinations. Exchange destinations and degree level The number after each host university’s name indicates which degree level the placement is intended for: 1 = bachelor’s level2 = master’s level3 = doctoral level The degree level may affect which courses are available to you at […]
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 […]
Erasmus+ is the largest exchange programme in Europe. Through Erasmus+, you can apply for student exchange, an international traineeship or short blended intensive programmes. The countries participating in the Erasmus+ programme are the EU Member States and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Turkey. You can find more information on the Erasmus+ programme on […]
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 […]
The cities of Joensuu and Kuopio offer students a wide range of hobby, cultural, and sports activities. This page provides useful links to services in our campus cities. Joensuu Student discounts and services Sports facilities and nature Culture and events General Kuopio Student discounts and services Sports facilities and nature Culture and events General
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 […]
Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer You may have knowledge and skills gained through previous studies, work or, for example, hobbies. Recognition of prior learning means that your prior competence is assessed and can be accepted as part of your studies, provided that it corresponds to the objectives of the curriculum in terms of content and level. Who is recognition of prior […]
