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University of Eastern Finland
With approximately 15,000 students and 2,800 members of staff, the University of Eastern Finland is one of the largest universities in Finland. The university’s campuses are located in Joensuu, Kuopio and Savonlinna. We are a multidisciplinary university, offering teaching in more than 100 major subjects. The university comprises four faculties: the Philosophical Faculty, the Faculty of Science and Forestry, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. The areas of expertise in research of the University of Eastern Finland are Forests and the Environment, Health and Well-being, and New Technologies and Materials. The well-being of students are among the primary concerns of the university and, in addition to the high standard of teaching, the university offers its students a modern study environment, which is under constant development. The university has extensive international relations and it is involved in several international networks. The university’s teaching and research staff and students are active in participating in various mobility programmes. The university has concluded bilateral agreements on cooperation with approximately 100 universities abroad. Moreover, our new strategy is built around global challenges for which the university seeks to find solutions through interdisciplinary research and education. Research and education constitute means for creating a responsible and sustainable future. The university’s Board approved the strategy for 2015–2020 on 1 April. (Source: the university’s website)
Degree Courses Taught in English: YesOnline/Distance courses offered: TBC
Bachelors Course Duration: Semesters (N/A) Years (N/A)
Masters Course Duration: Semesters (4) Years (2)
Health & Medical Courses
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Public Health
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International Master«s in Health Promotion in Nursing Science (MNS)
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International MasterÛªs in Health and Business (Kuopio)
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Public Health Nutrition - MPHN
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Public Health - MPH
Law & Social Sciences Courses
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International Master۪s in Border Crossings: Global and Local Societies in Transition
Sciences
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European Forestry
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Educational Sciences
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Photonics
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Optics in Science and Technology (OpSciTech - Erasmus Mundus)
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Environment - Natural Resources and Climate Change
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International Master's in Environmental Biology - EnvBio
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Bio-Economy and Natural Resources Management - *ECORES
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Wood Material Science
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Nordic Master۪s Degree Programme in Atmosphe
Arts & Humanities
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International Master's in Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication
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Clinical Linguistics - EMCL (Erasmus Mundus)
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English Language and Culture
Engineering & Technology
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Information and Communication Technology
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Forestry and Environmental Engineering
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CIMET - Colour in Informatics and Media Technology (Erasmus Mundus)
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International Master's in Information Technology - IMPIT
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Computational Biomedical Engineering - CBM
Business & Economics
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Innovation Management
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Service Management
This University currently has no English taught Online or Distance Courses listed.
None required.
TOEFL (Internet-based 79/computer-based 213), or IELTS (6.0) required.
Both in Joensuu and in Kuopio, student housing is offered by independent, non-profit housing companies. No on-campus dormitories are available.
For information on living in halls please visit the university’s accommodation pages:
To obtain the residence permit, foreign students have to make a bank deposit of at least €6000 for each year of studying to cover living costs in Finland. ۬Obtaining a part-time job without Finnish language knowledge can be difficult.
For student jobs in Finland, you can visit:
Alternatively, information on work placements and internships can be found on the university’s FAQ’s page at:
N.B.
The Fees shown below are for EU Status Students. For the latest NON EU Student Fees please either go to the “Additional Course & Fee Information” sections, or check on the University website, link below.
Bachelors Fees per Semester:
Tuition: €0.00
Enrolment: €0.00
Other: €0.00
Total Yearly Fees: €0.00
Masters Fees per Semester:
Tuition: €0.00
Enrolment: €0.00
Other: €0.00
Total Yearly Fees: €0.00
Monthly Living Costs (Incl. accommodation):
€500+
Contact Emails:
Website Link:
University Address:
Tulliportinkatu 1, 80130 Joensuu, Finland
With approximately 15,000 students and 2,800 members of staff, the University of Eastern Finland is one of the largest universities in Finland. The university’s campuses are located in Joensuu, Kuopio and Savonlinna. We are a multidisciplinary university, offering teaching in more than 100 major subjects. The university comprises four faculties: the Philosophical Faculty, the Faculty of Science and Forestry, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. The areas of expertise in research of the University of Eastern Finland are Forests and the Environment, Health and Well-being, and New Technologies and Materials. The well-being of students are among the primary concerns of the university and, in addition to the high standard of teaching, the university offers its students a modern study environment, which is under constant development. The university has extensive international relations and it is involved in several international networks. The university’s teaching and research staff and students are active in participating in various mobility programmes. The university has concluded bilateral agreements on cooperation with approximately 100 universities abroad. Moreover, our new strategy is built around global challenges for which the university seeks to find solutions through interdisciplinary research and education. Research and education constitute means for creating a responsible and sustainable future. The university’s Board approved the strategy for 2015–2020 on 1 April. (Source: the university’s website)