At the University of Eastern Finland, you can study a wide range of subjects. UEF offers degrees and postgraduate degrees in fields such as:
- pharmacy
- dentistry
- humanities
- languages
- education
- economics and business administration
- natural sciences
- medicine
- forest sciences
- law
- psychology
- theology
- health sciences
- social sciences
Explore all available programmes on the UEF website. (opens in a new tab).
Language of instruction
The main language of instruction at UEF is Finnish, and most degree programmes are available only in Finnish. If you wish to complete a degree in a Finnish-language programme, you need an excellent command of Finnish.
UEF also offers degree programmes taught in English at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. You can find more information about these programmes below.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Finnish-language programmes
In Finnish-language degree programmes, you commonly receive study rights for both a lower (Bachelor’s) and a higher (Master’s) university degree, forming a study right combination. You complete the Bachelor’s degree first, followed by the Master’s degree.
There are also some programmes, that are Bachelor’s degree programmes only. You can also apply for a study right for a Master’s degree only, if you have already completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent studies.
International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
UEF offers five Bachelor’s degree programmes taught in English. A Bachelor’s degree typically takes three years to complete. Fluency in English is required.
Applicants are selected based on application documents. Find out more about the International Bachelor’s degree programmes
International Master’s Degree Programmes
All UEF faculties offer Master’s degree programmes in English. You can apply if you have already completed a Bachelor’s degree from a university in the same or a related field.
As an international applicant, you apply based on your admission documents, which typically include:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- transcript of academic records
- English language proficiency test results
- motivational letter
- references
Find out more about the International Master’s degree programmes on the UEF website.
Doctoral Degree Programmes
After completing a Master’s degree, you can apply for postgraduate studies leading to a Licentiate or Doctoral degree. All doctoral education at UEF is organised through Doctoral Programmes, which cover all of UEF’s scientific fields.
Some fields also offer professional postgraduate degrees, such as the medical physicist’s or chemist’s degree.
Find out more about doctoral programmes in Kamu and on the UEF Doctoral School page on the UEF website.
Explore programmes and selection criteria
You can find the selection criteria for each programme through the Study at UEF page (opens in a new tab) on the UEF website. Select a study field and follow the link to Studyinfo.fi for detailed admission requirements.