Your primary contact for matters related to tuition fees and scholarships is the programme coordinator, who will be happy to assist you with any additional questions.
Please note that exceptions may apply to special agreement programmes (e.g., Erasmus Mundus and Joint Degree Programmes).
Tuition fee payments
Students selected in 2025 intake, or later:
The annual tuition fee must be paid by August 31. The tuition fee can be paid in one or two instalments. If paying in two instalments (1st instalment for the autumn semester, 2nd instalment for the spring semester), both instalments must be paid by August 31.
If a student who is required to pay a tuition fee fails to pay the fee by the deadline, they must apply for having their study right reinstated. Additionally, the university is required to inform the Finnish Immigration Service (MIGRI) if a student does not start their studies or withdraws.
Tuition waivers
Students who are required to pay tuition fees and have been awarded a (partial) tuition waiver should note the following general rules:
- Master’s Programmes: Tuition waivers are granted for up to two academic years (4 semesters).
- Bachelor’s Programmes: Tuition waivers are granted for up to three academic years (6 semesters).
If students are unable to complete the studies required for their degree within the specified time frame — two academic years for Master’s students and three academic years for Bachelor’s students — they will no longer receive a tuition waiver.
Instructions
The first payment
The first payment
To make your first payment, use the link and information provided together with your letter of acceptance. Be sure to enter the Studyinfo Learner Number / ID and student name exactly as they appear in your letter of acceptance. For future payments, the coordinator will send payment information to your email throughout the academic year.
Online payment forms and methods
Online payment forms and methods
FLYWIRE (opens in a new tab) is UEF’s partner for tuition fee payments, providing a secure payment option for international students. You can easily and safely make payments in your own currency using local payment methods from the convenience of your home. Flywire offers real-time tracking and 24/7 multilingual support, making it a trusted payment solution for millions of students and families worldwide. Detailed payment instructions will be sent to students via email.
Early Bird deduction
Early Bird deduction in 2025 intake:
At the University of Eastern Finland, a one-time € 500 Early Bird discount on the first year’s tuition fee is available for applicants (bachelor’s or master’s) who accept their study place and pay the tuition fee within two weeks (14 days) of the admission results being published.
For students starting in fall 2025, the Early Bird deadline is June 11, 2025. To receive the discount, the payment must be completed by the Early Bird deadline. The Early Bird payment must be made according to the payment options available in UEF’s payment system Flywire. The Early Bird discount is offered to accepted tuition fee-liable students. Exceptions may apply to special agreement programmes.
Finnish Proficiency tuition waivers
Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waivers
The Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waivers at UEF are aimed at incentivizing students to immerse themselves in Finnish language and culture studies. It rewards those who excel beyond the required courses outlined in their degree programme. The aim is to support international UEF students as they integrate into Finnish society and the local working environment.
Questions about the Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waivers: international@uef.fi
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1. ELIGIBILITY
The student has demonstrated proficiency in one of the following:
A) Certification-based tuition waiver (A)
Students who pass the National Certificate of Language Proficiency in Finnish (YKI-test) at intermediate level 3 or 4 OR pass the Civil Service Language Proficiency Examination in Finnish (VKT) with satisfactory skills while enrolled at UEF are eligible.
• 100 % tuition waiver for the next semester’s tuition fee (one semester, autumn or spring). The value of the one semester 100 % tuition waiver varies by programme, depending on the tuition fee, and ranges from €4000 to €5000.
B) Study-based tuition waiver (B)
To be eligible, students must demonstrate A2.2 level proficiency in Finnish by passing the “SUOMI 3” course or a higher-level course while enrolled at UEF.
• 50% tuition waiver for the next semester’s tuition fee (one semester, autumn or spring). The value of the one semester 50 % tuition waiver varies by programme, depending on the tuition fee, and ranges from €2000 to €2500.
The student is eligible to apply for The Finnish Language Tuition Waiver only from one of the categories (A or B). The Finland Proficiency tuition waiver can be awarded only once (A or B), and for one semester (autumn or spring).
• The Student is currently enrolled in either an international Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme at the University of Eastern Finland.
• The Student is liable for tuition fees: Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries who do not have permanent residence status in the Finland are liable for tuition fees.
• The student must not have already been awarded a 100% tuition waiver (e.g., UEF Scholarship).
• The student’s language of secondary education is not Finnish or Swedish, and at the start of their studies they have limited or no command of Finnish.
• The student has actively pursued their studies at UEF during either their first or second academic year, as evidenced by their study register.
• The student has not previously been awarded a Finnish proficiency tuition waiver from UEF.
• The student must have shown improvement or undergone testing of their Finnish language skills while enrolled as student at UEF. Any language-related achievements or activities before their enrolment at UEF will not be considered.
2. HOW TO APPLY?
Tuition waivers are applied:
• November 15-December 15 for the spring semester
• June 15-August 15 for the autumn semester
Students must apply for the tuition waiver by these specified deadlines. The decision will be made by 15 September for the autumn semester, and 15 January for spring semester, at the latest. If the student is eligible for the Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waivers A or B, the tuition waiver will be granted. Please note: Clear documentation and evidence are required for the application.
Instructions for the application
Please, submit your application via email. Send the application to your programme coordinator AND International Mobility Services (international@uef.fi). There should be two email addresses when submitting the application.
Please note that all applications will be processed after the application window closes, and we will review them together. Kindly note that we will not process applications received before or after the application period.
What should be included in the email application?
1) Name of the Student
2) Study right number
3) Name of the degree programme
4) Email
5) Type of the tuition waiver you are applying for? a) Certification-based tuition waiver (A), OR b) Study-based tuition waiver (B)
6. Documentation: A certificate (YKI-test, VKT test), OR Transcript of records (Suomi 3 or higher-level course)
Study-based tuition waiver (B), Suomi 3 or higher-level course: You can download your official digitally signed transcript of records and / or study certificate from Atomi, which you can find in Peppi. Kindly note that it’s possible to apply for the Finnish Language Tuition Waiver even though the grading of the Suomi 3 course or a higher-level course is still in a process, or the results are not yet available in Peppi. In this case please, write to the application: “Suomi 3 or a higher-level course is waiting for evaluation”.
3. LIMITATIONS
The Finnish language courses must be completed in order. A student cannot participate in two courses of different levels at the same time. Completing the path from Finnish 1A to Finnish 3 takes 1.5 to 2 years
Kindly note, that tuition waivers cannot exceed 100%, which is the maximum allowable amount. This means that no more than the full tuition for one semester (autumn or spring) can be waived.
For example, if a student already has a 50% tuition waiver and they receive a 100% Finnish Language Tuition waiver, the total waiver will still be capped at 100% of the semester’s tuition (not 150%). Any extra waiver beyond 100% will not be compensated or paid, nor can it be applied to future semesters.
The Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waiver is always applied for the following semester.
For example, if a student has paid for the autumn semester and applies for a tuition waiver by December 15, the waiver will be granted for the spring semester, not the autumn semester. However, if the student has paid for both the autumn and spring semesters and applies for a tuition waiver for the spring by December 15, they may request a refund for the spring semester after the tuition waiver is granted, for the amount covered by the waiver.
It is not possible to apply for this tuition waiver retroactively. Kindly note that there are a limited number of study places available in our Finnish language courses.