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Target Groups: Doctoral student

Erasmus partners of Philosophical Faculty

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

(Level of studies: 1 = Bachelor’s level studies, 2 = Master’s level studies, 3 = Doctoral level studies)

NB! The links open up in a new tab.

NB 2! NB! If you have an employment contract with UEF (for example as a 10 % grant researcher, trainee, research assistant etc.), your contract must expire well before your student exchange period begins. You cannot go abroad for student exchange as a member of staff – see instructions regarding staff exchange. It is permitted to apply for student exchange during a valid employment contract, but the contract must end/expire before the exchange period begins. It is also not permitted to start a new (or resume a previous) employment contract at UEF during the exchange period.

NB 3! If a host university has specific language requirements (for example B1 French) for applicants, it will be mentioned here in connection to the host university in question. If there is no specific language requirement mandated from the host university, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that the host university offers courses for exchange students in a language the student knows.

NB 4! The United Kingdom will no longer be a member country in the Erasmus+ programme after 31 May 2023. However, the UK will become a partner country in the Erasmus+ programme, which enables student exchange in the framework of the Erasmus+ programme. We are currently working on establishing partnership agreements with UK universities and will update the list of possible host institutions once it is complete.

Erasmus partners of Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

(Level of studies: 1 = Bachelor’s level studies, 2 = Master’s level studies, 3 = Doctoral level studies)

NB! The links open up in a new tab.

NB 2! If you have an employment contract with UEF (for example as a 10 % grant researcher, trainee, research assistant etc.), your contract must expire well before your student exchange period begins. You cannot go abroad for student exchange as a member of staff – see instructions regarding staff exchange. It is permitted to apply for student exchange during a valid employment contract, but the contract must end/expire before the exchange period begins. It is also not permitted to start a new (or resume a previous) employment contract at UEF during the exchange period.

NB 3! If a host university has specific language requirements (for example B1 French) for applicants, it will be mentioned here in connection to the host university in question. If there is no specific language requirement mandated from the host university, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that the host university offers courses for exchange students in a language the student knows.

NB 4! The United Kingdom will no longer be a member country in the Erasmus+ programme after 31 May 2023. However, the UK will become a partner country in the Erasmus+ programme, which enables student exchange in the framework of the Erasmus+ programme. We are currently working on establishing partnership agreements with UK universities and will update the list of possible host institutions once it is complete.

Erasmus partners of Faculty of Health Sciences

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

(Level of studies: 1 = Bachelor’s level studies, 2 = Master’s level studies, 3 = Doctoral level studies)

NB! The links open up in a new tab.

NB 2! If you have an employment contract with UEF (for example as a 10 % grant researcher, trainee, research assistant etc.), your contract must expire well before your student exchange period begins. You cannot go abroad for student exchange as a member of staff – see instructions regarding staff exchange. It is permitted to apply for student exchange during a valid employment contract, but the contract must end/expire before the exchange period begins. It is also not permitted to start a new (or resume a previous) employment contract at UEF during the exchange period.

NB 3! If a host university has specific language requirements (for example B1 French) for applicants, it will be mentioned here in connection to the host university in question. If there is no specific language requirement mandated from the host university, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that the host university offers courses for exchange students in a language the student knows.

NB 4! The United Kingdom will no longer be a member country in the Erasmus+ programme after 31 May 2023. However, the UK will become a partner country in the Erasmus+ programme, which enables student exchange in the framework of the Erasmus+ programme. We are currently working on establishing partnership agreements with UK universities and will update the list of possible host institutions once it is complete.

Erasmus partners of Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

(Level of studies: 1 = Bachelor’s level studies, 2 = Master’s level studies, 3 = Doctoral level studies)

NB! The links open up in a new tab.

NB 2! If you have an employment contract with UEF (for example as a 10 % grant researcher, trainee, research assistant etc.), your contract must expire well before your student exchange period begins. You cannot go abroad for student exchange as a member of staff – see instructions regarding staff exchange. It is permitted to apply for student exchange during a valid employment contract, but the contract must end/expire before the exchange period begins. It is also not permitted to start a new (or resume a previous) employment contract at UEF during the exchange period.

NB 3! If a host university has specific language requirements (for example B1 French) for applicants, it will be mentioned here in connection to the host university in question. If there is no specific language requirement mandated from the host university, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that the host university offers courses for exchange students in a language the student knows.

NB 4! The United Kingdom will no longer be a member country in the Erasmus+ programme after 31 May 2023. However, the UK will become a partner country in the Erasmus+ programme, which enables student exchange in the framework of the Erasmus+ programme. We are currently working on establishing partnership agreements with UK universities and will update the list of possible host institutions once it is complete.

The YUFE Alliance

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YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe)

How does it sound to build your own degree from courses offered at ten European universities? Young Universities for the Future of Europe, or YUFE Alliance, to which the University of Eastern Finland belongs, makes this possible. YUFE offers, for example, academic courses in English and in the languages of partner universities, language courses, exchange periods, volunteering activities, development of professional and working life skills, as well as lecture series open to everyone. You can take part in YUFE activities online, on home campus or in exchange.

YUFE is one of the 65 European university alliances to which the European Commission has granted funding for the development of European-wide university models. In addition to the University of Eastern Finland, YUFE includes Maastricht University in the Netherlands, Antwerp University in Belgium, Bremen University in Germany, Carlos III University of Madrid in Spain, University of Essex in Great Britain, University of Cyprus, University of Rijeka in Croatia, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland, and Sorbonne Nouvelle University in France.

Part of the YUFE Alliance activities are open to all UEF students. These include for example the YUFE Academy lectures and events, volunteering and the Challenge Teams. Part of YUFE’s offers, such as the language courses, Open YUFE (former Student Journey) studies, exchange periods and the YUFE Minors are only available to the degree students.

Check out the opportunities YUFE has to offer for a student by visiting the links YUFE Website for Students and YUFE Virtual Campus.

Currently in YUFE

Spring is here – and so is free and open for all YUFE Academy! Interesting individual lectures, workshops and events – pick your favourites and join us!

Applying to OpenYUFE programme is now quick and easy. You can get onboard in just a couple of days!

UEF also has its own bilingual YUFE @UEF eLearn environment. There you can get to know more about the opportunities offered by YUFE. Link to YUFE @UEF eLearn environment.

Important YUFE dates:

  • YUFE Academy Spring 2025: 9 May -19 June. Are you interested in memes or how Europe could end? Do you want to learn more about skilful customer interaction, artificial intelligence or critical thinking? Choose your favourites, register on YUFE’s Virtual Campus and participate!
    • Please note that the main event of the YUFE Academy “Skills of Critical Thinking” will take place on 22 May at 16-17.30 in Joensuu, in cooperation with SciFest. You can participate on-site in Joensuu or Kuopio in Finnish or English, and online in English.
  • The next Open YUFE DAY Live Session on 12/06/2025 at 11-12.30 CET (12-13.30 Helsinki time) is hosted by Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun and the University of Bremen. Register here and join us in finding out more about YUFE’s offers for students.
  • Exchange Call, yearly dates (YUFE exchange and YUFE Minors’ exchange), Erasmus+ : 1.15.2., additional calls in May and September. For more details, check the Kamu page Calls for applications for student exchange.

Follow our updates on Viva Engage (former Yammer).

Eligibility

UEF degree students are eligible to apply for YUFE exchange if one of the following conditions is met:

  1. The student has an active Open YUFE status (former YUFE Student Journey study right)
  2. The student has signed up to complete a YUFE Minor during the exchange period

NB! If you have an employment contract with UEF (for example as a 10 % grant researcher, trainee, research assistant etc.), your contract must expire well before your student exchange period begins. You cannot go abroad for student exchange as a member of staff – see instructions regarding staff exchange. It is permitted to apply for student exchange during a valid employment contract, but the contract must end/expire before the exchange period begins.

Please note:

Open YUFE application is separate from the exchange application.

Read more about Open YUFE and YUFE Minors below.

In YUFE you can also do a short-term exchange. You can apply Erasmus+ funding for all YUFE exchanges. There is no additional YUFE funding for the exchanges.

YUFE Alliance Partners

YUFE Partner Universities:

Other network partners:

Additional information:

You can find more information about the YUFE Alliance and its activities from YUFE’s website or by contacting UEF’s own YUFE Team at yufe@uef.fi.

Freemover/Visiting Student exchanges

You can also apply for exchange studies outside exchange programmes, with a freemover or visiting student status. It is a good idea to chart the international contacts of your department/school when planning an independent student exchange. Many students have found great study and internship locations independently.

It takes initiative to apply for independent studies abroad: the applicants themselves are responsible for the communication with the host university, the application process, the practical arrangements, and the costs of studying abroad, such as potential tuition fees. Tuition fees and application procedures vary between universities, fields of study, and countries. It takes time to arrange the practical matters, so you should start planning your freemover exchange at least a year before the planned start of your exchange studies. The longer and better you prepare for studies abroad, the more successful they will generally be.

Freemover mobility grant

UEF International Mobility Services may award mobility grants for outgoing freemover studies. The duration for freemover exchange must be one or two semesters, and grants are awarded from autumn semester 2023 onwards. The grant amount depends on the host country and the exchange duration.

Europe: 700 euros (one semester) or 1000 euros (two semesters, i.e., full academic year)
Outside of Europe: 1000 euros (one semester) or 1500 euros (two semesters, i.e., full academic year)

Applying for the mobility grant

Students apply for the mobility grant by submitting an application in SoleMOVE. You may find instructions on how to compile and submit your application on Kamu. Students must apply for the grant a minimum of one month before the exchange begins. Grants will not be awarded retroactively.

The application form for the grants will be open throughout the academic year, from 1 June to 31 May, and decisions are made continuously. Processing applications may take 2-3 weeks, even longer during holidays, so students are advised to apply for the grant as soon as possible once they have received confirmation from the host university.

The following documents must be included in the application:

  • Transcript of records (from Peppi)
  • Learning Agreement approved and signed by the student’s departmental coordinator at UEF
  • a Letter of Acceptance from the host university or other document confirming the exchange placement from the host university

Eligibility requirements for the grant

  • The student must be registered as present at the University of Eastern Finland throughout their exchange
    • NB! Registration as present includes paying the Student Union fee and Kela healthcare fee (if applicable)
  • The student has completed a minimum of one academic year’s studies before the exchange begins
  • The minimum duration of the exchange is 3 months
  • The student must have received approval for the exchange from their department at UEF
  • The student must compile a Learning Agreement (LA, i.e., exchange study plan), and the LA must be signed by the student’s departmental coordinator at UEF
  • The host university or institution is not located in the student’s home country or country of residence
  • The student does not have a valid contract of employment at UEF during the exchange period and the student cannot start a new (or resume a previous) contract of employment at UEF during the exchange period.

The grant may be awarded for exchanges in the following institutions/networks (examples)

  • Universities and higher education institutions outside of UEF’s networks or partners
  • Universities and higher education institutions that are among UEF’s networks and partners, but for which the student would study as a visiting student/freemover at due to lack of available placements
  • ISEP Direct: student pays the tuition fee for the ISEP Direct university and other ISEP fees (Application fee, Acceptance fee)

The grant may not be awarded for exchanges in the following institutions/networks (examples)

  • Host institutions that are located in the student’s home country or country of residence
  • Exchange programmes that charge fees from students, for example Asia Exchange (excluding ISEP Direct)
  • Host institutions that are among UEF’s networks or partners and to which the student has already received a placement from UEF and exchange programme-specific mobility grant (bilateral exchange, ISEP Exchange, Erasmus+, Nordplus etc.)
    • If you have been accepted for exchange by UEF, you may not receive Freemover grants on top of another grant from UEF
  • Grants are not awarded for traineeships abroad

Other information

Announcements on international options outside the scope of University of Eastern Finland’s exchange programmes are published on Viva Engage (formerly Yammer): Kansainvälistymismahdollisuuksia opiskelijoille // Internationalisation offers for students (new tab).

Departmental coordinators of international matters at faculties

The departmental or academic coordinators of international matters advise outgoing UEF exchange students in matters related to their studies. The contact persons for all academic subjects are listed below.

Email addresses are listed in the format firstname.lastname @ uef.fi . The contact information can also be found in the UEF Connect (link opens in a new tab).

Philosophical Faculty (Joensuu)

Finnish Language and Cultural ResearchAnna Arkko (outgoing), Elina Arminen (incoming)
Foreign Languages and Translation StudiesAnette Huovinen (outgoing), Pekka Kilpeläinen, Michael Pace-Sigge (incoming)
Special EducationAino Äikäs
Education and Adult EducationAntti Ronkainen
Career CounsellingMerja Tamminen
PsychologyMatti Kuittinen
Applied Educational Science and Teacher EducationHenna Martikainen (outgoing), Henri Heiskanen (incoming)
TheologyMaria Riipi

Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology (Joensuu and Kuopio)

PhysicsNoora Heikkilä
MathematicsChangyu Guo
Technical PhysicsCristina Florea
Chemistry and Sustainable TechnologiesMika Torvinen
Forest SciencesPiritta Torssonen (outgoing), Isabel Muñoz Hidalgo (incoming)
Computer ScienceLaura Hurmalainen (Joensuu), Esther Galbrun (Kuopio)
BiologyJarkko Akkanen
Environmental ScienceEila Torvinen

Faculty of Health Sciences (Kuopio)

PharmacyJaana Veki (outgoing), Anne Lecklin (incoming)
Nursing ScienceMaliheh Nekouei
Clinical MedicineTimo Kemppainen
Public HealthAnnika Männikkö
Clinical NutritionMarjukka Kolehmainen
DentistryLeena Lampinen
BiomedicineTiina Kuningas (outgoing), Teemu Natunen (incoming)

Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies (Joensuu and Kuopio)

Geographical and Historical StudiesSatu Malinen, Meri Strand (outgoing), Paul Fryer (incoming)
Business SchoolJarmo Romppanen (Joensuu), Christina Piel (Kuopio)
Law SchoolMia Kilpeläinen
Social and Health ManagementHeli Kemppainen
Social SciencesJarmo Romppanen (Joensuu), Heli Kemppainen (Kuopio)

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Diploma Supplement

Diploma Supplement is an appendix to the degree certificate.

A Diploma Supplement is a description of the nature, level, content and status of the awarded degree in the national system and it also gives information on the professional status of the qualification. The purpose is to improve international comparability of degrees and facilitate mobility either for postgraduate study or employment.

Teaching facilities

In the names of teaching facilities, the letters refer to the building and the first number refers to the floor. The rooms on each floor are in numerical order. For example, room AG106 is located on the Joensuu campus in the Agora building on the first floor. Auditoriums are usually numbered from 100 upwards, e.g., SN200 and SN201 are auditoriums that are located on the Kuopio campus in the Snellmania building on the second floor.

Teaching facilities are mainly at the students’ disposal during times that they are not being used for teaching. You can check the room reservation status in Tuudo, Peppi, or Lukkarikone. There are QR codes on the doors of the rooms, which you can scan to see the reservation status in Tuudo. The room search function in Lukkarikone also works without logging in.

Joensuu campus

  • AG Agora, Yliopistokatu 4 M
  • AT Agora theology section, Yliopistokatu 4
  • AU Aurora, Yliopistokatu 2
  • BOR Borealis, Yliopistokatu 7
  • C Carelia, Yliopistokatu 4
  • E Educa, Tulliportinkatu 1
  • F Futura, Yliopistokatu 7
  • M Metria, Yliopistokatu 7
  • MET Luke, Yliopistokatu 6
  • N Natura, Yliopistokatu 7
  • TB/TD Joensuu Science Park, Länsikatu 15
  • TK Tulliportin koulu school, Tulliportinkatu 1

With the exception of main building Carelia’s halls that are numbered C1 and C2.

Kuopio campus

  • BT Bioteknia, Neulaniementie 2
  • CA Canthia, Yliopistonrinne 3
  • E KPY Novapolis E, Microkatu 1
  • F KPY Novapolis F, Microkatu 1
  • MD Mediteknia, Yliopistonrinne 3
  • MS Medistudia, Yliopistonrinne 3
  • ME Melania, Yliopistonranta 8
  • SN Snellmania, Yliopistonranta 8
  • TT Tietoteknia, Savilahdentie 6