Study abroad

This section contains information for UEF degree students on student exchange, traineeships abroad, and other possibilities for internationalisation.

In this section, you can find information about different exchange programmes and host universities available to UEF students, the application process and other practical arrangements related to studying abroad. Remember to also check out Frequently Asked Questions!

Announcements: Events, application periods and other information is announced in the Viva Engage group Internationalisation offers for students (requires UEF login).

STUDENTS WITH A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AT UEF: If you are a member of staff at UEF (researcher, teacher, admin, 10% researcher, assistant, paid internships etc.), you will find information about staff mobility in Intra. Any contracts of employment at UEF must end before the exchange period begins – it is not possible to go abroad for student exchange with a valid/active contract of employment with UEF! Receiving a mobility grant for any type of exchange is not possible during a valid employment contract. Grants can only be paid after the contract has ended.
Specification 18 June 2025: It is possible to apply for student exchange during a valid employment contract at UEF, but the contract must end/expire before the exchange period begins. It is not permitted to start a new contract or resume a previous contract during the exchange period either.

NB! Students must be registered as “present” in a degree programme at UEF throughout the exchange period. It is not possible to graduate before or during the exchange and studies completed during the exchange must be included into degree studies at UEF. It is also not possible to go abroad for student exchange after graduating. This rule applies to all exchanges, i.e. long term (semester/full academic year) exchanges and short term exchanges in all exchange programmes. Exception: Erasmus+ traineeships for recent graduates are possible after graduation, as long as the traineeship grant is applied for a minimum of one (1) month before graduation and that the traineeship both starts and ends within a year of graduation.