Short-term exchange in general
Students at the University of Eastern Finland may participate in short-term student exchange during their studies. Short-term exchanges generally mean short courses, summer and winter schools and other short-term study visits organised by different partner universities.
International Mobility Services shares information about different short-term study abroad options in the Viva Engage (Yammer) group Internationalisation offers for students (new tab, UEF login required). It is also recommended that students seek out the websites and social media profiles of different partner universities – partners may promote their courses in their own channels.
Students can also seek out and participate in commercial summer courses in Europe from Summer Schools in Europe (new tab). Mobility grants are not available for commercial courses (excl. Nordic Centre courses).
Mobility grants for short-term exchanges
UEF students may apply for mobility grants some short-term exchanges. Grants are available in the following programmes:
- Erasmus+: Erasmus+ blended intensive programmes (BIP courses)
- Nordplus: Nordplus grants are available for short-term courses, summer or winter schools organised by Nordlys partner universities
- Nordic Centre: summer courses in China and India
See below for more details about these options.
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Erasmus+ and blended intensive programmes (BIP courses)
The Erasmus+ programme enables mobility grants for blended intensive courses in the new programme period. Blended intensive programmes, or BIP courses, are short-term courses organised by Erasmus partner universities of the UEF. Students can apply and participate in these courses during the year. UEF students may apply for mobility grants, but applying to the course itself is its own separate process.
Application period for mobility grants for blended intensive courses is open during 1 June 2023 until 31 May 2024.
Applying for Erasmus+ BIP mobility grants
- Read the entire call for applications in detail.
- Search for a blended intensive course that is suitable for you. Some options are listed in the Yammer group Kansainvälistymismahdollisuuksia opiskelijoille // Internationalisation offers for students.
- When you find a suitable course, make sure that the compulsory criteria are met (below).
- Consult your departmental mobility coordinator and programme coordinator before you apply for the mobility grant.
- During the application periods, remember to apply for the blended intensive course according to the instructions of the host university and for the mobility grant in the UEF call for applications. These are two separate applications.
- You cannot apply for Erasmus+ mobility grant for intensive courses if you are employed by University of Eastern Finland. If you have an employment contract (e.g. as an Early Stage Researcher) you can apply for Erasmus+ staff exchange grant for your short-term exchange.
The criteria for the Erasmus+ blended intensive courses & the mobility grants
- The organising institution is a partner of the University of Eastern Finland. A list of Erasmus+ partners of UEF can be found here (word file).
- The course combines virtual/online learning with a physical learning. That is, the exchange must include virtual studies before or after a physical mobility period. NB! The requirement of a virtual period does not apply to Doctoral level students.
- The physical mobility period takes 5 to 30 days.
- The minimum credits (virtual and physical period combined) must be 3 ECTS.
- Tuition must be free of charge at the blended intensive course. In addition, there are no fees regarding teaching, enrolment, examinations, or laboratory or library use.
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Nordplus mobility grant for short-term courses at Nordlys network partner universities
Students at the University of Eastern Finland may participate in short-term courses organised by Nordlys network partner universities. These courses may be free of charge or may have tuition or participation fees, depending on the organiser. Some courses may require a nomination from the home university before students can apply: if the course you are interested in requires a nomination, please contact International Mobility Services.
Nordplus mobility grants
The University of Eastern Finland has grants available for bachelor and master’s level students participating in Nordlys network winter/summer courses. Grants are not available to doctoral students or those with an employment contract at UEF. The number of grants is limited, so an individual student is eligible to receive one Nordplus grant for one course or summer school. It is not possible to receive a second Nordplus grant for another course/summer school.
Nordplus grants will be awarded primarily for short-term exchanges and courses (for example winter or summer courses at partner universities) from which students will gain credits. Grants can also be awarded for short-term exchanges in the Nordics that can be included into a course or study unit that awards credits at the University of Eastern Finland. In these cases, students should submit a free-form statement from their subject’s amanuensis or teacher that the exchange can be included into a study unit/course.
The grant amount varies depending on the length of the exchange:
5-14 days: 50 euros / day
15-30 days: 40 euros / day
Grants can be applied for until 31 May 2024.
The minimum duration for the exchange is 5 days. The exchange may last longer than 30 days, but grants will only be awarded up to 30 days. Travel days are not included in the grant, and the duration will be counted for the actual days of stay.
More information about the Nordplus grant will be available in the Calls for Applications page.
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Nordic Centre summer courses
UEF students may apply and participate in summer courses organised by Nordic Centre courses in China and India. More information about both below.
Nordic Centre at Fudan University, China
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University is organizing a summer course in July, Business and Innovation in China. The course is held at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. The course dates are July 1-12, 2024.
UEF has been allocated three (3) course places for summer 2024. Students may apply for places at the beginning of the spring semester, 15 Jan – 15 Feb 2024.
The course fee is approx. EUR 140. The students are required to cover their own travel, insurance, accommodation, and living costs. University of Eastern Finland provides a mobility grant to those selected for the courses. The mobility grant for 2024 is 1000 euros.
The course is designed for Master’s level students of all fields, but graduating Bachelor students may also be enrolled. Students who can include the course in their studies and have little or no experience of China are prioritised. The final decision on the acceptance is made by the Nordic Centre.
Additional information on the summer course, along with the preliminary programme, can be found on the Nordic Centre website (new tab).
Applying
Application period for UEF students will be opened in January, and the application period is 15 Jan – 5 Feb 2024. Students will fill out the application form in the SoleMOVE system. Required attachments are a transcript of records and a free-form letter of motivation.
Accepted applicants will receive instructions and materials for submitting a separate application form to Nordic Centre through UEF International Mobility Services. Nordic Centre’s application period ends on 1 March 2024, so the students must deliver the application form and any required attachments to International Mobility Services no later than on 29 February 2024.
Nordic Centre in India (NCI)
The Nordic Centre in India (NCI) usually organises 3-4 summer courses in different cities in India. The application period for the courses is usually held at the beginning of the spring semester.
The course fees are EUR 1,000–1,700, and they include the costs of living (accommodation, meals), tuition, course materials, and short excursions. The students are required to cover other costs, such as travel, accommodation, and visas themselves. University of Eastern Finland provides a mobility grant to its students selected for the summer courses.
The courses are open to Bachelor’s and Master’s level students of all fields with at least one year of successfully completed studies at University of Eastern Finland. The students who can include the course in their studies and are with little or no experience of India are prioritised. The final decision on the acceptance is made by the Nordic Centre in India.
More information is available on the NCI website (new tab).