University of Eastern Finland UEF
University’s presentation
The University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our high standard of interdisciplinary research and education respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We offer education in nearly 100 major subjects and we train experts for tomorrow’s changing labour market needs.
The University of Eastern Finland was established in 2010, following a decision by the University of Joensuu (est. 1969) and the University of Kuopio (est. 1972) to join forces in a merger. The university comprises four faculties: the Philosophical Faculty, the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and Kuopio.
Address
Joensuu Campus
Yliopistokatu 2, FI-80100 Joensuu, Finland
P.O. Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu, Finland
Kuopio Campus
Yliopistonranta 1, FI-70210 Kuopio, Finland
P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
Website
www.uef.fi
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- History
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Geography
- Sciences and Technologies
- Law and Political Sciences
- Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Sports)
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Päivi Haltilahti
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
16 000
Proportion of international students
1700 international students
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
English
Level required
- B1
Official certification
Official certification not asked
Other languages of instruction
Finnish - not required but as the level is compulsory question, I just chose one
Level required for the other languages
- B1
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification not asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
Online courses and hybrid courses are part of the regular curriculum. Distance learning is not generally supported.
Clarifications about the courses
Courses can last for one semester or they may start and finish at any time of the semester. Some courses are intensive with up to six hours of lectures and/or laboratory exercises per day. The other courses are less intensive with only a couple of hours a week. So the duration of a course may vary from a few days to several months depending on the field of study and the courses taken. Usually no courses are organized during the summer months (June–August). However, some practical training may be possible during that time. UEF also organises Summer School in August.
Course descriptions describe the teaching methods and specify what a student must do in order to earn credits from a course. The course requirements are often listed in the course descriptions. Courses may include lectures and/or small-group teaching, written assignments, examinations, practical exercises, classroom discussions, group work, on-line discussions/exercises, lab work/reports, course diaries, term papers, oral presentations, or a combination of these.
In most study fields the courses form larger modules at 3 levels: basic/introductory studies, subject/intermediate studies and advanced studies. Course descriptions and timetables of the courses (as soon as they have been confirmed by the Faculty, usually timetables are available at the beginning of the semester) can be found in Peppi opas.peppi.uef.fi/en/courses-for-exchange-students/124399
Linguistic support
Finnish 1A available for exchange students for free
Equivalence of university credits
1:1
Credit conversion table
Additional fees
No
Services available on the campus
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
On-campus accommodation solutions?
No