The course provides practical research work in A.I. Virtanen Institute’s research projects. The training is expected to include tasks that require academic skills. Please note, that the training in A.I. Virtanen Institute is only meant for the exchange students.

• 4116001 Training in A.I. Virtanen Institute, 1-40 ECTS

Unit: A.I. Virtanen Institute

Contact person: Tarja Salmi, tarja.salmi@uef.fi

Courses for exchange student in Applied Education Science and Teacher Education in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

The working language of the courses is English. Studying in the programme mostly takes place in small groups. Students are also encouraged to study independently by writing essays and taking examinations on literature. The modern learning premises and resources of the teacher training school, located on the campus of the University of Eastern Finland, offer students an excellent opportunity to get to know the latest teaching technology, learning environments and teaching methods.

Unit: School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education

Contact person: Henri Heiskanen, henri.heiskanen@uef.fi

Erasmus in schools: a chance to visit Finnish schools

Erasmus in Schools is a nationwide programme aimed at all Erasmus students interested in visiting local schools during their stay in Finland. The visitor will be provided with an official Certificate of Participation by the Finnish National Agency for Education. You may also visit schools in other towns or localities. If you travel outside your town of residence for a school visit, Erasmus in Schools will reimburse your travel costs.

Registration and further information: Erasmus in Schools (opens in a new tab).

Courses for Exchange Students in Biology in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

We invite exchange and visiting students to participate in our non-degree programme in Environmental Science and Forestry. This study programme is designed to provide a firm grounding in different aspects of ecology and forestry. It is designed to promote intellectual and cultural interaction and during the studies we offer lectures, laboratory work, field exercises, and seminars. Students can join us for the entire academic year or just one semester. The programme is jointly organised by the School of Forest Sciences and Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Unit: Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Contact person: Marjo Malinen, email: marjo.malinen@uef.fi and Jarkko Akkanen, email: jarkko.akkanen@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Biomedicine in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

The courses for exchange students are master level courses, and thus, student should be conducting at least his/her last year of bachelor studies to be selected. The acceptance for a course will be decided by the responsible teacher of the course. The decision is based on the study history of a student and to the number of students that can fit to the course.

Unit: Institute of Biomedicine

Contact person: Teemu Natunen, teemu.natunen@uef.fi  (Tiina Kuningas, tiina.kuningas@uef.fi)

Courses for Exchange Students in Business School, Joensuu, 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Courses for Exchange Students in Business School, Kuopio, in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Students are required to register for all courses offered by the Business School no later than one week before the start of the course in Peppi, unless otherwise indicated in the course description. The course descriptions and current timetables are available in Peppi from September 1.

Any changes to the timetables or classrooms taking place over the academic year will be published in Peppi, and therefore students are advised to check Peppi on a regular basis.

The courses of the Business School with a written examination are made available for examination three times during the academic year. Students are always required to register for examinations of the Business School no later than ten (10) days before the examination in Peppi. Examinations may only be taken by students who are registered as attending students at the university and who have registered for the exam.

If the completion of a course involves several components, individual components completed by students will, as a rule, be valid for the academic year in question.
Some courses are offered as electronic exams only. The students may complete these at any time during the academic year, please see further information about electronic exam facilities.

Information about learning materials and other issues relating to the completion of courses are communicated to registered students via Peppi. The students are advised to ensure that a valid e-mail address is given in the contact details in Peppi.

As a rule, bachelor-level students should choose bachelor-level courses. Master-level students may choose also bachelor-level courses, if not otherwise specified in the course description. The course description may also specify required prerequisites, which must be complied also by exchange students.

Contact person in Joensuu: Jarmo Romppanen, jarmo.romppanen@uef.fi

Contact person in Kuopio: Christina Piel, christina.piel@uef.fi

Courses for exchange students in
Chemistry in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

Unit: Department of Chemistry
Contact person: Pipsa Hirva, pipsa.hirva@uef.fi

Courses in Chinese in 2022-23,
Joensuu and Kuopio

Unit: Language Centre

Contact person: Marina Cafaro, marina.cafaro@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Computer Science (opens in a new tab)

Unit: School of Computing

Contact persons:

• Laura Hurmalainen, laura.hurmalainen@uef.fi, Joensuu Campus
• Esther Galbrun, esther.galbrun@uef.fi, Kuopio Campus

Courses for Exchange Students in Dentistry in 2021-2022, Kuopio campus

Dentomaxillofacial radiology for foreign exchange students
(4433030) Panoramic radiography exercise, 1-2 ECTS (autumn 2021- spring 2022 )

Prosthetic dentistry and stomatognathic physiology
( 4433009) Tempomandibular disorders I, 4 ECTS (autumn 2021 )
(4433018) Extraorally fabricated dental fillings (INLAY-ONLAY) 1 ECTS (autumn 2021)
( 4433014) Fixed prosthodontics, 5.5. ECTS ( spring 2022 )
(4433031) Dental materials, 1.5 ECTS ( spring 2022)

Orthodontics
(4433034) Orthodontic treatment and screening for treatment, 4,5 ECTS (spring 2022)

(4433023) Restorative cariology, 4-6 ECTS (autumn 2021 )

(4433021) Endodontics, 2.5 ECTS (spring 2022)

( 4433027) Oral pathology I (Oral mucosal diseases), 1.5 ECTS ( spring 2022)

(4437041) Clinical orientation, 2 ECTS (autumn 2021 –spring 2022 )

Unit: Institute of Dentistry

Contact person: teaching coordinator Elisa Miettinen (elisa.miettinen @uef.fi)

Master level course (course code, course, cps)

• 4118119, Doctoral Program in Molecular Medicine Winter School, 1-3 ECTS

Unit: A.I. Virtanen Institute

Contact person: Joanna Huttunen, joanna.huttunen@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Education and Adult Education, Special Education, Career Counselling in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

The goal of the study programme focusing on adult education, counselling and educational science is to develop students' identity and expertise in education and counselling from the viewpoints of life course and life-long learning. The concept of "learning society" is often seen as a synonym for a life-long learning occurring in a certain place. In the light of several international surveys (PISA, IALS), Finland is one of the most successful learning societies in the world. The study courses discuss the prerequisites for general education and the possibilities for learning needed in the era of globalisation and in the operating environments of different societies. The studies open up new viewpoints to questions pertaining to life course and social change (work, family, gender in counseling, democracy and active citizenship, globalisation, market economy). The overlapping goal of the programme is to link the theories and practices related to adult education and counselling to students' own educational objectives and aspirations in life. International students will participate in the courses alongside with the Finnish students.

Unit: School of Educational Sciences and Psychology

Contact person in Education and Adult Education: Antti Ronkainen, antti.ronkainen@uef.fi

Contact person in Special Education: Virpi Vellonen, virpi.vellonen@uef.fi

Contact person in Career Counselling: Merja Tamminen, merja.tamminen@uef.fi

Erasmus in schools: a chance to visit Finnish schools

Erasmus in Schools is a nationwide programme aimed at all Erasmus students interested in visiting local schools during their stay in Finland. The visitor will be provided with an official Certificate of Participation by the Finnish National Agency for Education. You may also visit schools in other towns or localities. If you travel outside your town of residence for a school visit, Erasmus in Schools will reimburse your travel costs.

Registration and further information: Erasmus in Schools (opens in a new tab).

Courses for Exchange Students in the English Language and Culture in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Courses are available only to those exchange students who study English at their home universities as a major or minor subject.

Unit: School of Humanities

Contact person: Pekka Kilpeläinen, email: pekka.kilpelainen@uef.fi, Minna Kujamäki, email: minna.kujamaki@uef.fi, and Michael Pace-Sigge, email: michael.pace-sigge@uef.fi

 Courses for Exchange Students in English Language and Translation 2022-23, Joensuu (opens in a new tab)

Space allowing, the following course is open to international exchange students who are Translation and Interpreting Studies students, and who meet the other course requirements (prerequisites: all basic and intermediate academic writing courses).

Contact person: Pekka Kilpeläinen, email: pekka.kilpelainen@uef.fi, Minna Kujamäki, email: minna.kujamaki@uef.fi, and Michael Pace-Sigge, email: michael.pace-sigge@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Environmental Policy in 2022-23, Joensuu campus (opens in a new tab)

The Department of Geographical and Historical Studies offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in Geography, Human Geography, Environmental Policy, Finnish History and General History.

Exchange students can participate in both Bachelor’s and Master's level courses, regardless of their level of study at their home institution. Courses organised at the Bachelor’s level are more general and recommended for students in their 2-3 years of study, while courses offered at the Master’s level are more specialised and recommended for students in their 4-5 years of study. However, students of all years may take any of the courses without special difficulties.

Contact persons:
• Adjunct Professor Paul Fryer, paul.fryer@uef.fi
• Student co-ordinator Outi Väyrynen, outi.vayrynen@uef.fi

Courses in Environmental Sciences in 2022-23, Kuopio

Courses in Environmental Sciences for Exchange Students in 2021-22, Kuopio campus

Studies in Environmental Science include Master’s level courses in two main disciplines: Environmental Health and Environmental Biology. By selecting suitable courses, the student can specialize in, for example, biological and biogeochemical processes related to climate change, environmental risk assessment, health effects of radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) and air pollution, environmental informatics, or environmental microbiology.
Master level courses are available also for bachelor's level students, depending on the pre-requisites listed in study descriptions.

General info on studying at UEF: guides and instructions.

Unit: Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Contact person: Eila Torvinen, eila.torvinen@uef.fi

Courses in Finnish for Exchange Students in 2022-23

Courses in Finnish as a Second Language in 2021-22, Joensuu

Teaching language is Finnish.

Bachelor level courses in 2021–2022, Joensuu campus
Autumn, 2132809, Suomen peruskielioppi, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132812, Suomen maantuntemus, 4 ECTS
Spring, 2132810, Suomen kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen ilmaisutaito, 5 ECTS
Spring, 213813, Yhteiskunta- ja viestintätaidot, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132812, Suomen maantuntemus, 4 ECTS

Unit: School of Humanities

Contact person: Riikka Myllys, riikka.myllys@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Finnish culture, Joensuu campus, in 2022-23
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Finnish Culture Study Programme offers a comprehensive English-language overview of Finnish culture and art tailored particularly for the needs of exchange students. The programme consists of introductory lecture and five thematic parts, 5 ECTS each. Finnish Culture Study Programme is open to all UEF students. For exchange students, it is the perfect way of gaining access not only to behind-the-scenes knowledge about the Finnish way of life but also to the quintessence of Finnish art and culture.

This is a non-degree programme directed mainly to exchange or visiting students. There is no specific admission and selection process to this particular programme. Courses included in the programme can be also completed by master's degree students as a part of their studies.

Unit: School of Humanities

Contact person: Meri Kinnunen, meri.kinnunen@uef.fi

Finnish as a Second Language, Joensuu

Courses in Finnish as a Second Language in 2021-22 2022-23, Joensuu (opens in a new tab)

Teaching language is Finnish.

Bachelor level courses in 2021–2022 2022-2023, Joensuu campus

Autumn, 2132809, Suomen peruskielioppi, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132812, Suomen maantuntemus, 4 ECTS
Spring, 2132810, Suomen kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen ilmaisutaito, 5 ECTS
Spring, 213813, Yhteiskunta- ja viestintätaidot, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132812, Suomen maantuntemus, 4 ECTS

Unit: School of Humanities

Contact person: Erja Vottonen, erja.vottonen@uef.fi

Finnish courses in 2022-23 offered by the Language Centre

Finnish Studies for Foreigners, Language Centre, Joensuu and Kuopio, 2021-22

For the exchange students we offer Survival Finnish course. On this beginner level course, you'll learn some basic Finnish skills that are helpful when navigating your daily life in Finland. For course schedule, detailed course description and registration, please see WebOodi.

The Finnish language is the key to our culture and customs! There is more to Finland than just the delightfully scenic landscapes and wonders of sauna culture. Learning some of the language will open you a completely new perspective on what it really means to be Finnish. There might not be billions of Finnish speakers around the world (yet, we are working on it), but in Finland having some basic skills of Finnish will help you build your life here.

In addition, despite its reputation, Finnish might not be the hardest language of the world to learn. Come along, we will show you the basics and then some!

Courses in 2021-2022, Joensuu and Kuopio campus

• Autumn and Spring semester, 8014300 Survival Finnish, 2 ECTS, Lecture and exercise course

Unit: Language Centre

Contact person: Marina Cafaro, marina.cafaro@uef.fi

UEF School of Forest Sciences and Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences

We offer a non-degree programme Environmental Science and Forestry. We invite exchange and visiting students to study our courses that provide a firm grounding in different aspects of ecology and forestry. The programme is designed to promote intellectual and cultural interaction and during the studies we offer lectures, laboratory work, field exercises, and seminars. Students are welcome to join us for the entire academic year or just one semester.

Since the beginning of Environmental Science and Forestry programme in 1991, over 1500 international students have studied with us. In a typical year we have about 55 students from a dozen countries, mostly from our European Erasmus+ partnership universities. Although the Environmental Science and Forestry programme is targeted to exchange students coming from our partnership universities, visiting students from other accredited universities are welcome to apply. An eligible applicant must have good command of English language and must have completed a minimum two years of studies in the home university.

Majority of our courses are targeted to MSc students. Bachelor-level students are also welcome but attending the courses often calls for previous knowledge on the subject. When you draft your Learning Agreement, read the course descriptions carefully, especially the prerequisites for attending the course.

For further information on the courses and prerequisites, see the student and study register Peppi (opens in a new window)

Specifically for Forestry students, students can take courses in Karelia University of Applied Sciences through our bilateral agreement. Similarly, Karelia UAS students are welcome to study at the University of Eastern Finland the courses offered by the School of Forest Sciences only. Karelia UAS course catalogue (opens in a new tab)

Contact person: Pauliina Karvinen, pauliina.karvinen@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Forestry in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Courses - Autumn 2021

School of Forest Sciences

3513061: Academic skills in forest sciences, 1.5 ECTS
3513144: Analysis in Forest Economics and Policy, 6 ECTS
3513142: Basics of Wood Materials Science, 4 ECTS
3513175B: Carbon dynamics of forests soils, book examination, 4 ECTS (independent study)
3513127: Current issues in forest conservation and biodiversity, 3 ECTS
3513040: Economics of multiple-use forestry, 3 ECTS
3513165: Foresight Methods and Applications for the Forest Sector, 5 ECTS
3513174: Forest Health Management, 3 ECTS (independent study)
3513170: Forest ecosystem modelling, concepts and applications, 2 - 5 ECTS
3513170A: Forest ecosystem modelling, concepts and applications, theory, 2 ECTS
3513170B: Forest ecosystem modelling, concepts and applications, practicals, 2 ECTS
3513170C: Forest ecosystem modelling, concepts and applications, Python-programming in simulation modelling, 1 ECTS
3513055: Forest products mechanics, 6 ECTS
3513176: Forest soil science literature, 4 ECTS (independent study)
3513149: Intensive Forest Management and Production of Forest Biomass, 3 ECTS
3513130: Organic and Biomass Chemistry, 6 ECTS
3513148: Research Methodology in Forest Sciences, 3.5 ECTS
3512024: Research project and project report, 12 - 18 ECTS
3512023: Selected readings in forest economics and forest policy, 3 ECTS (independent study)
3513129: Supply and energy use of lignocellulosic biomass, 6 ECTS

Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences

3123244: Contemporary evolution and behavioural ecology, 3 ECTS
3123194: Global Peatland Ecology, 3 ECTS
3122239: Introduction to biology of environmental change, 3 ECTS
3122120: Literature Report in Hydrobiology (BSc), 2ECTS (independent study)
3123169: Literature Report in Hydrobiology (MSc), 2 ECTS (independent study)
3123143: Working in a Research Group, 3 - 6 ECTS

Courses - Spring 2022

School of Forest Sciences

3513029: Advanced Remote Sensing, 5 ECTS
3513028: Applied geoinformatics 2, 5 ECTS
3513019: Bioenergy markets and policies, 6 ECTS
3513175B: Carbon dynamics of forests soils, book examination, 4 ECTS (independent study)
3510011: Data-driven qualitative methodologies for forest scientists and foresters, 5 ECTS
3513174: Forest Health Management, 3 ECTS (independent study)
3513176: Forest soil science literature, 4 ECTS (independent study)
3513011: Forest zoology, 4 - 6 ECTS
3514017: Industrial Forest Biotechnology and Biorefining, 6 ECTS
3513135: Innovation Management, 4 ECTS
3513151: International Forest Governance and Environmental Policy, 5 ECTS
3513123: Nutrient dynamics in forest ecosystems, 4 ECTS
3513147: Perspectives to Bioeconomy, 6 ECTS (independent study)
3513070: Principles of scientific inquiry in forest ecology and biodiversity research, 3 ECTS
3512024: Research project and project report, 12 - 18 ECTS
3512023: Selected readings in forest economics and forest policy, 3 ECTS (independent study)
3513159: Structure and properties of wood-based materials, 5 ECTS

Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences

3122120: Literature Report in Hydrobiology (BSc), 2ECTS (independent study)
3123169: Literature Report in Hydrobiology (MSc), 2 ECTS (independent study)
3123195: Sustainable Water Management, 5 ECTS
3123143: Working in a Research Group, 3 - 6 ECTS

Courses in the French Language for Exchange Students in 2021-22, Joensuu Campus

N.B. Teaching language is French. La langue d'enseignement est le français.

Bachelor level courses

Autumn, 2132524, Introduction aux études françaises, 2 ECTS
Autumn, 2132519, Prononciation française, 3 ECTS
Autumn, 2132520, Grammaire 1, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132504, Expression écrite, 4 ECTS
Autumn, 2132525, Histoire littéraire des XXe et XXIe siècles, 4ECTS
Autumn, 2132635, Expression orale, 3 ECTS
Autumn, 2132627, Histoire de France, 3 ECTS
Autumn, 2132638, Atelier de textes, 3 ECTS

Spring, 2132526, Introduction à la linguistique romane, 3 ECTS
Spring, 2132523, Culture française, 3 ECTS
Spring, 2132634, Perspectives sur la sociolinguistique et la psycholinguistique, 3 ECTS
Spring, 2132636, Grammaire 2, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132625, Expression écrite à objectif spécifique, 4 ECTS
Spring, 2132637, Histoire littéraire des XVIIIe au XIXe siècles, 3 ECTS
Spring, 2132605, Cinéma français, 3 ECTS

Unit: School of Humanities

Courses for Exchange Students in French Language and Culture 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Contact person: Elina Arminen, elina.arminen@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Geography in 2022-23
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The Department of Geographical and Historical Studies offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in Geography, Human Geography, Environmental Policy, Finnish History and General History.

All of the courses in English offered by the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies listed below are open to exchange students – please check the individual course descriptions in WebOodi to confirm their yearly availability.

Exchange students can participate in both Bachelor’s and Master's level courses, regardless of their level of study at their home institution. Courses organised at the Bachelor’s level are more general and recommended for students in their 2-3 years of study, while courses offered at the Master’s level are more specialised and recommended for students in their 4-5 years of study. However, students of all years may take any of the courses without special difficulties.

Contact persons:
• Adjunct Professor Paul Fryer, paul.fryer@uef.fi
• Student co-ordinator Emmi Rajavuori, emmi.rajavuori@uef.fi

Courses in the German Language for Exchange Students in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

Das Fach Deutsche Sprache und Kultur bietet zahlreiche und vielseitige Kurse für Austauschstudierende an, deren Sprachniveau im Deutschen mindestens der Stufe A2/B1 des Gemeinsamen Europäischen Referenzrahmens (GER) entspricht. Bei den Kursen handelt es sich sowohl um sprachpraktische als auch um kulturbezogene Kurse, in denen die Studierenden ihre mündlichen und schriftlichen Kenntnisse kontinuierlich erweitern und festigen. Im Fokus stehen besonders die unterschiedlichen Sprachkonventionen und interkulturellen Unterschiede in der Alltagskultur der deutschsprachigen Länder (Deutschland, Österreich, die Schweiz). Einige Kurse vermitteln profundes Wissen über Kultur (Landeskunde, Alltagskultur, Literatur, Kunst, Musik, Architektur), Linguistik, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Politik, die auch stark berufsorientiert sind. Ziel ist es, den Studierenden ein funktionierendes Gesamtpaket anzubieten: Sprach- und Kulturkenntnisse sowie erfolgreiche schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikation. Alle Kurse werden auf Deutsch unterrichtet.

Bachelor level courses

Autumn, 2131023, Text Workshop II (German), 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2130925, Trends in Germany (course offered in English only), 2 ECTS
Autumn, 2131047, Medien-Workshop (German), 3 ECTS
Autumn, 2131051, Literatur II/Literature II (German), 3 ECTS

Spring, 2130918, Mündliche Kommunikation I / German Oral Communication I, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2131036, Kulturwerkstatt II / Culture Workshop II (German), 3 ECTS
Spring, 2131035, Mündliche Kommunikation II / German Oral Communication II, 3 ECTS
Spring, 2131037, Landeskunde-Kurs / German Speaking Countries, 3 ECTS
Spring, 2130916, Kulturwerkstatt I / Culture Workshop I (German), 3 ECTS
Spring, 2130913, Text Workshop I (German), 5 ECTS
Spring, 2130924, Literatur I/Literature I (German), 2 ECTS

Courses for Exchange Students in German Language and Culture in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Unit: School of Humanities

Contact person: Risto Helén, risto.helen@uef.fi (until 28 Feb please contact Sanni Hyvönen at sanni.hyvonen@uef.fi )

Courses in Health and Social Management, Kuopio campus, in 2022-23

Unit: Department of Social Sciences, Department of Health and Social Management

Contact person: Salla Lappalainen, salla.lappalainen@uef.fi

Courses offered for Exchange Students in History in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

The Department of Geographical and Historical Studies offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in Finnish History, General History, Geography, Human Geography and Environmental Policy.

All of the courses in English offered by the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies listed below are open to exchange students – please check the individual course descriptions in WebOodi to confirm their yearly availability.

Exchange students can participate in both Bachelor’s and Master's level courses, regardless of their level of study at their home institution. Courses organised at the Bachelor’s level are more general and recommended for students in their 2-3 years of study, while courses offered at the Master’s level are more specialised and recommended for students in their 4-5 years of study. However, students of all years may take any of the courses without special difficulties.

Contact persons:
• Adjunct Professor Paul Fryer, paul.fryer@uef.fi
• Student co-ordinator Emmi Rajavuori, emmi.rajavuori@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Japanese Language and Culture, Joensuu campus, in 2022-23
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Unit: School of Humanities

Contact person: Terttu Rajala, terttu.rajala@uef.fi

During the past thousand years, the fate of Karelia has, in turn, been to come under the rule of the Vikings, Novgorod, Tsarist Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Soviet Union, and once again, Russia. Nowadays Karelia is divided between Russia (the Republic of Karelia, capital Petrozavodsk) and Finland (the province of North Karelia, capital Joensuu, and part of South Karelia). In other words, Karelia shares the complex history of Eastern Europe

The University of Eastern Finland is an important centre for the study of Karelian history and culture. It is also a centre for Baltic studies. The University has established relations with the University of Petrozavodsk, several universities in St. Petersburg and Moscow, the University of Tartu in Estonia, the University of Latvia in Riga and many universities in Lithuania.

Karelia, Russia and the Baltic Area is an international, multi-disciplinary area studies programme co-ordinated by historians at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business. The non-degree programme is offered in co-operation with the Philosophical Faculty. It is intended for both international and domestic students who have completed at least one year of university studies. The programme includes courses in History, Geography, Ethnography and Folklore, Social Sciences, Finnish and Russian.

The duration of the programme is one academic year. It is also possible for students to enrol for only one semester. The language of instruction is English. The Karelia, Russia and the Baltic Area Programme comprises six modules: seminar, basic modules (Finland and Russia) and option modules (History and Culture, Society, Multi-disciplinary Topics).

courses in academic year 2020-2021, joensuu campus

Seminar

• 5114101a, Seminar on the Finnish-Russian Borderland 5 ECTS
•  5114101b, Seminar on the Finnish-Russian Borderland 5 ECTS

Basic modules

Finland

• 8014300, Survival Finnish 2 ECTS

Research papers/essays on set books:

• 5114102, History of Autonomous Finland 2–10 ECTS
• 5114103, History of Independent Finland 2–10 ECTS

Russia

• 5114104, History of Russia 2 ECTS
• 5114105, History of the Soviet Union 2 ECTS

History and culture

• 5114107, Territorial Border Conflicts: geopolitics, military geography I 2 ECTS
• 5114108, Territorial Border Conflicts: geopolitics, military geography II 3 ECTS
• 5114123, History of the Baltic Sea Region 5 ECTS

Society

• 5114118, Borders and the European Union 3 ECTS
• 5114119, The Economic Development of Border Regions on the Finnish-Russian Border 3 ECTS
• 5117329, European Borders and the European Neighbourhood 5 ECTS
• 5117338, Post-Soviet Russia on the EU’s Border 5 ECTS
• 5117339, Special Seminar: Ethnic Conflicts and competition in the post-Soviet borderlands 5 ECTS

Other courses

• 5111122, Major developments in world history from the Renaissance up to today 5 ECTS
• 5111603, History of colonization and decolonization in (Central) Africa 5 ECTS
• 5111596, History of the Globalization (Book exam) 5 ECTS
• 5112454, Special history courses in other languages 1–5 ECTS
• 5526106, Other Specialized Studies 1–5 ECTS

Unit: Department of Geographical and Historical Studies

Contact person: Pasi Tuunainen, pasi.tuunainen@uef.fi

• 4510031 The use of animals in research: course for persons carrying out procedures (PCP), 2-4 ECTS
• 4510032 The use of animals in research: course for persons designing procedures and projects, 3 ECTS

Unit: A.I. Virtanen Institute

Contact person: Kai Õkva, kai.okva@uef.fi and Hanna Miettinen, hanna.miettinen@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Law in 2022-23(opens in a new tab)

Unit: Law School

Contact person: Mia Kilpeläinen, mia.kilpelainen@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Linguistic Data Sciences in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Courses for Exchange Students in Mathematics in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

Unit: Department of Physics and Mathematics

Contact person: Istvan Prause, istvan.prause@uef.fi

For exchange studies in Clinical Medicine at least three years of medical studies are required. In some of the courses four years of medical studies are required.

Application instructions for trainees

For clinical practice the departments usually prefer 5-6th year medical student in their selection. You should have completed at least the theoretical studies concerning the specialties applied before arrival. You can start a practical training period only if you have followed the equivalent theoretical course and passed the examination. For example, it is not possible attend to Gyneaecology and Obstetrics training if you have not studied the subject or have failed the examination. The practical training always starts on Mondays, preferably at the beginning of the month, and it is organized full-time, meaning 7-8 hours a day, Monday-Friday, 35-40 hours a week. The minimum duration of the practical training for each unit is four full weeks (6 ECTS), shorter training placements will not be organized. Students will get only ECTS credits from the practical training period, not a grade. Once the agreement is signed by the student or we have confirmation from the department, the student cannot modify his/her programme.

We are not able to accept students for the summer period (June - July) due to the lack of mentoring doctors during the summer holiday season. Please note: the number of places is limited. One exchange student per unit per month. Students are not supposed to arrange these placements on their own with the departments. Instead, all contact must go through Tarja Koponen, email: tarja.a.koponen@uef.fi.

We can offer placements mainly in Internal Medicine and Surgery. Some placements are available in Anesthesiology and Paediatrics. Upon application we need to know the clinic/clinics you are interested in. The minimum period for exchange is two months and for each unit 4 weeks.

The specialties available in surgery are:

• Orthopedics
• Traumatology
• Cardiac surgery
• Abdominal surgery (colorectal surgery and upper G-I surgery, different wards)
• Vascular surgery
• Pediatric surgery
• Urology
• Plastic surgery

Further information on the application process: Trainees (opens in a new tab).

Courses in 2022-2023

Autum 2022 - no courses offered

Unfortunately we cannot offer elective courses at all during the Autumn Semester 2022.

Spring 2023
(Course code, Course name, ECTS, Timing, Note)

4424750, Ophthalmology, 6 ECTS, 16.1.-10.2.2023, Only for students doing their 5th - 6th year of medical studies during the exchange. (max 10 participant)

424550, Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 8 ECTS; The course is held four times per term. Course is held in Finnish, but the main points are translated. The course is mandatory for those taking practicum, and thus, they are prioritised. Only for students doing their 5th - 6th year of medical studies during the exchange.

4411943, Radiology, 3 ECTS, (max 10 participant), 13.2 -24.2.2023 (weeks 7-8)

4411944, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care for exchange students, 3 ECTS, 27.2 -17.3.23 (weeks 9 and 11) (max 10 participant) Note! Skiing holiday 6.-10.3.2023

4424451, Pediatrics, 14 ECTS, 21.02.2023 - 06.05.2023, Only for students doing their 5th - 6th year of medical studies during the exchange.

4218527, Pharmacology for Exchange Students, 4-8 ECTS, February-May, The exact meeting times will be agreed with participating students.

4424700, Clinical Neurology for Exchange Students, 6.5 ECTS, January-February (weeks 3-7), Only for students doing their 4th - 6th year of medical studies during the exchange. (max. 5 student)

4424650, Neurosurgery for Exchange Students, 2 ECTS, January-February (weeks 3-7, Only for students doing their 4th - 6th year of medical studies during the exchange. (max 12 participants/student)

4411948, Oncology, 3 ECTS, 8.5 -25.5.23, Only for students doing their 4th - 6th year of medical studies during the exchange, (max 8 participants)

Please note that compulsory attendance is required. If you wish to travel during your exchange, you should do it during the holidays (6-10 March, 2023 and 3-14 April, 2023).

The School of Medicine

Additional information on the courses in Clinical Medicine and in clinical practice: Teaching Coordinator Tarja Koponen, tarja.a.koponen@uef.fi

Courses in Nursing Science for exchange students in 2022-2023, Kuopio campus

We warmly invite exchange and visiting students to study at the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland. Students can join us for the entire academic year or just one semester according to the agreement.

This study offer is designed to provide a firm grounding in different aspects of nursing science and health promotion, public health, health management, and business as well as professional intercultural competence based to reciprocal cooperation with other departments. The courses available are appropriate for both bachelor and master level students.

The working language of the courses is English. We use versatile teaching and learning methods in both traditional and modern digital learning environments. In addition to the contact teaching in the classrooms, part of the studies takes place in flexible online learning environments utilizing digitalization. Education at the Department of Nursing science prepares students for multicultural and international operations. Education is of high quality, has its foundations on research, and fills the current and future requirements of work life. The department constantly maintains and develops its quality system for teaching, and study guides.

The study guide is integrated into the orientation studies provided during the first days of each academic semester and the guidance is available through the studies. At the beginning of the exchange period, the students will recheck and complete their Learning Agreement (personal study plan) together with their teacher tutor. In addition to the major studies, the personal study plan may involve multidisciplinary, optional courses, or study modules from the curriculums offered in other Faculties and Departments according to one's interest. The teacher tutor is ready to respond to any request of assistance or instructions needed to ensure the ideal learning outcome as possible for exchange students.

Unit: Department of Nursing Science

Contact person: University Teacher, International coordinator Maliheh Nekouei, maliheh.nekouei@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Public Health Nutrition in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Unit: Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition

Contact person: Annika Männikkö, annika.mannikko@uef.fi

Pharmacy, Bachelor level courses, Kuopio campus, in 2022-2023

Pharmacy, Master level courses, Kuopio Campus, in 2022-2023

Unit: School of Pharmacy

Contact persons:

• Anne Lecklin, anne.lecklin@uef.fi
• Jaana Veki, jaana.veki@uef.fi
• Tuomo Laitinen, tuomo.laitinen@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange students in Physics in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

The prerequisite for participating in these Master's level studies is having completed at least three years of university studies in Physics, Optics, Photonics or Physical and Engineering Sciences.

Concerning all courses of the Department of physics and Mathematics, they can be arranged by the decision of the lecturer as hybrid- or remote teaching. Then, for exams, the remote supervision arrangements of exams (see https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-book/ethical-guidelines-for-teaching-and-studying/, section 2) can be taken on use.

Registering for courses is done through Peppi. The official assessment scale of the University of Eastern Finland is from 1 to 5 (5 being the highest). Some courses may be graded as Pass or Fail, in which case no numerical grade will be given. In a written examination students normally have to obtain a minimum of 50% of the raw points to gain a Pass from a course.

UEF Academic matters

Contact person for international student exchange: Noora Heikkilä (email: noora.heikkila@uef.fi)

The person responsible of the study subject (physics, photonics) is prof. Markku Kuittinen (email: markku.kuittinen@uef.fi).

Courses in Professional Intercultural Competence for Exchange Students in 2022-23, Joensuu

A successful learner from this programme will be able to name and describe the components of professional competence required in multicultural work communities. She/he will be able to explain and revise the meaning of intercultural competence in her/his profession. She/he will be able and motivated to develop her/his own professional intercultural competence and she/he will be able to employ her/his knowledge of intercultural competence in order to advance her/his work community.

Teaching Unit: School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education

Contact Person: Juuso Loikkanen, juuso.loikkanen@uef.fi

Courses in Educational Science and Psychology in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

Studies in Psychology for Exchange Students in 2021-22, Joensuu

This study module provides a comprehensive view of the various aspects of psychology. It includes courses on developmental, cognitive and neuropsychology, personality psychology and health and mental health psychology, complemented by the basics of psychological research. The study module is tailored to the needs of foreign students. The studies combine the development of academic thinking and the acquisition of professional know-how. Suitable for everyone interested in the field, the study module will serve as an overall introduction to psychology. Courses in this programme are Bachelor's level courses. The working language of the programme is English.

The studies consist of lectures, exercises, literature examinations / electric examination, assignments (learning diary and essays based on the given literature) and academic research. Students are advised to agree in advance on the literature, topics and length of the essay with the instructor.

Bachelor level courses

Autumn, spring, 2240506, Introduction to Health psychology (for international students), 3 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2240501, Introduction to the Psychology of Organizations (for international students), 5 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2240509 Personality Psychology (for international students), 5 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2240503 Education, Learning and Cognition (for international students), 6 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2240507 Introduction to Social Psychology (for international students), 5 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2240260 Social Psychology of Education (for international students), 5 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2240505 Marriage and Parenthood (for international students), 6 ECTS

Spring, 2240258, Clinical Psychology I, 5 ECTS

Unit: School of Educational Sciences and Psychology

Contact person: Matti Kuittinen, matti.kuittinen@uef.fi

Courses in Public Health for exchange students, Kuopio campus, Autumn 2022 and Spring 2023

Both Bachelor and Master level students are welcome to take these courses.

Unit: Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition

Contact person: Annika Männikkö, annika.mannikko@uef.fi

Courses in Russian for Exchange Students in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

For information about courses taught completely in Russian, please contact University Teacher Esa Anttikoski, esa.anttikoski@uef.fi.

The following course is taught in English and Russian:

Bachelor level course
Spring Semester, 2131710, Russian Society and Culture, 4 ECTS

Unit: School of Humanities

For information about courses taught completely in Russian, please contact: University teacher Esa Anttikoski, esa.anttikoski@uef.fi.

Courses in Social Sciences 2021-22, Joensuu and Kuopio

Exchange students can choose both Bachelor and Master level courses regardless of their level of study at their home institution.

There are courses that include classroom teaching and are offered during a given period of time. Some of the courses can be completed through independent study, either by taking an electronic exam or writing an essay. These courses do not include classroom teaching and therefore can be completed any time during the academic year and are available for students in both campuses.

Courses for Exchange Students in Social Sciences in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Bachelor level courses in academic year 2021-2022, Joensuu and Kuopio
(Semester, Course code, Course, ECTS)

• All year round, 5514229, Sociology of Religion, 5 ECTS, independent study
master level courses in academic year 2021-2022, Joensuu campus
(Semester, Course code, Course, ECTS)
• Autumn, 5516122, Racism, Prejudice and Cultural Discrimination, 5 ECTS
• Autumn, 5516115, Orient Meets Occident: Culture, Knowledge and Hegemony, 5 ECTS
• Spring, 5515301, Global Change, Local Encounters: Themes and Concepts, 5 ECTS
• Spring, 5516127, Central Issues in Global Ethics, 5 ECTS
• Spring, 5516134, Sociology of Migration and Mobility, 5 ECTS
• Spring, 5516135, Introduction to International Development and Gender, 5 ECTS
• Spring, 5516136, Ethnic Economy: Patterns and Dynamics, 5 ECTS

Master level courses in academic year 2021-2022, Joensuu and Kuopio

• All year round, 5514330 Relational Sociology: Researching Relations and Inequality, 5 ECTS, independent study
• All year round, 5515307, Mobility and Borderless Care, 5 ECTS, independent study
• All year round, 5516104 Approaching Culture: Encounters, Representations, Cultural Identities, 5 ECTS, independent study
• All year round, 5516129 Gender, State, and the Labour Market, 5 ECTS, independent study
• All year round, 5516137 Globalization, International Migration, and Cultural Security, 5 ECTS, independent study

Courses in Philosophy (independent study, offered all year round)

5313380, Introduction to Philosophy, 3 ECTS
5313382, Ethics, 2 ECTS
5313383, Political Philosophy, 2 ECTS
5313385, Philosophy of Science, 2 ECTS

Unit: Department of Social Sciences

Contact person in Joensuu: Jarmo Romppanen, jarmo.romppanen@uef.fi
Contact person in Kuopio: Salla Lappalainen, salla.lappalainen@uef.fi

Courses in the Swedish Language in 2022-23, Joensuu campus
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Bachelor level courses

Autumn, Spring, 2132217, Förstärkta kunskaper i textkompetens och kommunikation, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132212, Muntlig kommunikation och uttal, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132216, Kulturkännedom, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132433, Svensk litteratur och svenska filmer, 5 ECTS
Autumn 2132335, Muntlig kommunikation och fonetik 5 ECTS

Spring, 2132212, Muntlig kommunikation och uttal, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132216, Kulturkännedom, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132433, Svensk litteratur och svenska filmer, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132425, Contemporary Studies on Swedish Language, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132335, Muntlig kommunikation och fonetik 5 ECTS

Master level courses

Autumn, 2132424, Lingvistisk textanalys, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132427, Svenska som främmande språk och dess utvärdering, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132432 Perspektiv på svenskspråkig litteratur 1, 5 ECTS (Självständiga studier)
Autumn, 2132433 Perspektiv på svenskspråkig litteratur 2, 5 ECTS (Självständiga studier)
Autumn, 2132434, Sociolingvistik, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2132431, Språkhistoria, 5 ECTS

Spring, 2132434, Sociolingvistik, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132431, Språkhistoria, 5 ECTS
Spring, 2132432 Perspektiv på svenskspråkig litteratur 1, 5 ECTS (Självständiga studier)
Spring, 2132433 Perspektiv på svenskspråkig litteratur 2, 5 ECTS (Självständiga studier)

N.B. Teaching language is Swedish.

För att kunna delta i kurserna på grund- och ämnesstudienivå samt på fördjupad nivå krävs tillräckligt goda (nivå B1, CEFR) språkkunskaper i svenska.

Unit: School of Humanities

Contact person: Erja Vottonen, erja.vottonen@uef.fi

Courses in Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners for Exchange Students in 2022-23, Joensuu campus

After completing the non-degree programme Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners (TeFoLa) the students are familiar with the basic concepts and theories related to early language education, can critically analyze research literature, and have the required skills for planning, implementing, evaluating, and developing language education for young learners.

Unit: School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education

Contact person: Ritva Kantelinen, ritva.kantelinen@uef.fi

Interested in student exchange, a research internship or researcher exchange in Technical Physics at the University of Eastern Finland?

At the Department of Applied Physics, we educate specialists to address major global challenges. Our research branches in three physics sub disciplines. In Aerosol Physics, the main aim is to solve the role of atmospheric aerosols in climate change. In Computational Physics, we harness hard science in mathematical modelling and in inverse problems to the service of industry. In Medical Physics, our research aims for earlier diagnosis and better therapy.

We offer education in Technical Physics both as a full Master’s degree programme and as separate courses available to exchange and visiting students.

Courses for Exchange Students in Applied Physics in 2022-23 (opens in a new tab)

Unit: Department of Technical Physics

Contact person: Cristina Florea, cristina.florea@uef.fi or Petri Tanska, petri.tanska@uef.fi

Courses for Exchange Students in Theology in 2022-23
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The programme provides an interdisciplinary introduction to theology, an entirety comprised of major fields in theological studies. Upon the completion of the programme, the student is capable of recognizing and making distinctions between different theological disciplines and their approaches to contemporary religious and cultural issues as well as their perspectives to classic theological problems. Students choose to focus either on the Western or the Orthodox Christian tradition. The teaching of theology at UEF is characterised by the encounter between Eastern and Western traditions and an understanding of different theological views. The entire strategy of the Department is built on this encounter. In addition to introducing students to theological disciplines in general, the programme takes a look at issues such as the common and diverse characteristics of Quranic and Biblical research. Some disciplines place a stronger emphasis on local perspectives, as the study module also aims to acquaint students with the characteristics of theological traditions within the Finnish setting.

Unit: School of Theology

Contact person: Damaskinos Olkinuora, damaskinos.olkinuora@uef.fi