This page is about the outgoing exchange application periods at the University of Eastern Finland.
These application periods are a part of the first stage of the exchange application process: the student’s application to the UEF.
The second stage of the application process, the student’s application to the host university, is a completely separate process and specific to each host university. More information can be found on the host university’s website. Students who are selected for exchange by the UEF will receive separate instructions on how to compile their application to the host university from either International Mobility Services or from the host university directly.
Application periods
1–15 November
Bilateral exchange, ISEP exchange, north2north North America
1–15 February
Erasmus+, Nordplus/Nordlys, YUFE, bilateral exchange, north2north Nordics
1–15 May
Supplementary call for applications, all programmes
1-15 September
Autumn supplementary call for applications for outgoing exchange, available programmes/host institutions will be specified in calls for applications
The application periods are generally on the same dates each academic year. Application for exchanges via the YUFE Alliance are available each semester and during the same application periods as Erasmus+ exchanges.
Application deadlines
The deadline for each application period is always written into the calls for applications, so it is very important to read through the calls for applications before starting the application. The time specified is always Finnish time.
It is not recommended that students leave their application until the last days or last minutes of the application period – International Mobility Services is not responsible for any issues regarding internet connection, time difference or any other issues students may encounter if compiling their application during the last few minutes of the application period that may result in the student not submitting their application in time.
It is solely the student’s responsibility to make sure their application is fully complete and submitted by the deadline. It is not possible to submit any applications, incomplete or complete, after the deadline has passed.
Application periods during the year
Application periods vary between exchange programmes. Please note that all host universities are not available during all application periods. Always check the calls for applications to see which host universities are available for applying before you start your application. Calls for applications are published before each application period.
The University of Eastern Finland has two primary application periods and two supplementary application periods. The primary application periods are in November and February, while the supplementary application periods are in May and during the autumn semester. Students are recommended to apply during the primary application periods for their selected exchange programme for more available host universities.
November application period, 1–15 November
Exchange programmes: bilateral exchange, ISEP Exchange, north2north North America
Regarding bilateral exchanges, please remember to check the calls for application to see which specific universities are available for applications. All partner universities are not available each year.
Students may apply for exchanges during the next academic year: autumn semester, spring semester, or full academic year.
February application period, 1–15 February
Exchange programmes: Erasmus+, Nordplus/Nordlys, YUFE, north2north Nordics, bilateral exchange
Students may apply for exchanges during the next academic year as follows:
- Exchanges in Europe are possible for the next autumn, spring or full academic year
- Exchanges outside of Europe are only possible for the next spring semester.
May application period (supplementary application period), 1–15 May
Exchange programmes: all programmes with available exchange placements. Check calls for applications!
Students may apply for exchanges during the spring semester of the next academic year. It is not possible to apply for full year or autumn semester exchanges in the May application period.
Supplementary application periods in the autumn semester
Dates may vary each year, dates for autumn 2024: 15 – 30 Sept
Exchange programmes: YUFE
Students may apply for exchange during the next spring semester, exchanges will take place during the same academic year as the application.
Other relevant application periods
UEF students are also able to apply for grants for intern/traineeships in Europe and short-term exchanges during the year. More information about different options can be found on Kamu:
Erasmus+ grant for short-term mobility (BIP courses)
Erasmus+ grant for traineeships
Nordlys grants for short-term exchanges in the Nordics
Application for these grants are open throughout the year. Applications are submitted in the SoleMOVE system.