University of Eastern Finland

University of Eastern Finland

Overview:

The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is an international, participatory, and inclusive scientific community with campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio. It offers a wide range of Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs, as well as non-degree programs for exchange students. UEF is known for its high standard of interdisciplinary research, focusing on finding solutions to global challenges and building a sustainable future.

Services Offered:

Study:

Bachelor's and Master's degree programs taught in English, Doctoral programs, exchange studies, summer school, and study opportunities for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Continuous Learning:

Open University, continuing professional education, Centre for Continuous Learning, educational services for businesses, internationality, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), specialization studies, and non-degree studies.

Research:

Research communities, research excellence, research environments, UEF Doctoral School, conferment ceremonies, impactful research, open science, UEF Data support, and UEF Connect expert search service.

Collaboration:

Business collaboration and partnerships, international collaboration, partnerships and networks, and alumni network.

University:

UEF strategy, sustainability and responsibility, information for visitors, campuses and facilities, organization, faculties, units, and independent institutes, university contact information, and staff contact information.

Work at UEF:

Open positions, career opportunities, personnel benefits, Human Resources Excellence in Research, equal and accessible university, guide for international staff, and life in Finland.

Contact Information:

Staff contact information, faculties, units, and independent institutes, UEF Connect expert search service, Communications and Media Relations, and UEF's contact information.

News and Events:

News, events, dissertations, science events, and services for media.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

Key Reasons to Study There:

Interdisciplinary Research:

UEF's high standard of interdisciplinary research provides solutions to global challenges and builds a sustainable future.

Open Science:

UEF's research is based on open science that makes an impact.

Versatile Research Environments:

UEF offers a high standard of scientific research in its diverse research environments.

International Community:

UEF is an international, participatory, and inclusive scientific community.

Study Opportunities:

UEF offers a wide range of study opportunities, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs, as well as non-degree programs for exchange students.

Academic Programs:

Philosophical Faculty

Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies

Other:

• UEF has four faculties and campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio.
• UEF has over 16,000 degree students, 16,600 adult education students, and 3,200 members of staff.
• UEF is committed to responsible and impactful collaboration in education and research.
• UEF offers a goal-oriented and incentivized career model for its teachers and researchers.
• Finland is an exotic and safe country to study and work in.