Bachelor's
UEF Tuition Waiver
and Master's 30% or 50% tuition waiver
UE
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland
"A multidisciplinary university with campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#604 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (job-search permit)
About University of Eastern Finland
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) was formed in 2010 from the universities of Joensuu and Kuopio. It has campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio and offers nearly 30 international bachelor's and master's programmes taught in English, with about 700 places each year. About 2,000 international students study at UEF. It is known for health sciences, public health, forestry, environmental science, information technology and business.
Rankings & Recognition
#604
Ranked #604 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#626 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Audited by FINEEC (Finland)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Eastern Finland's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
2010
Established
About 2,000
International Students
Joensuu and Kuopio
Campuses
Nearly 30
English Programmes
About 700
Places per Year
Popular Programs
Public Health
Information Technology
International Business
Forestry
Environmental Science
Data Engineering
Application Details
Application Route
Studyinfo.fi online
Application Fee
EUR 100 (non-EU/EEA)
Intakes
September
Application Round
January 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic (Bachelor's)
|
6.0 |
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TOEFL iBT (Bachelor's)
|
78 |
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IELTS Academic (Master's)
|
6.5 (Writing min 5.5) |
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TOEFL iBT (Master's)
|
90-92 (Writing min 22) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Student residence permit
Post-Study Work
2 years (job-search permit)
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 100
Avg Scholarship
30% or 50% tuition waiver
Career Outcomes
6%
Placement Ratio
2 years (job-search permit)
Post-Study Work
30
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff —
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
UEF has campuses in Joensuu, in North Karelia, and in Kuopio, in Northern Savonia.
Campus Details
Joensuu
campus
Kuopio
campus
About
2000 international students
Compact
& student-friendly cities
Nature
& forests close to campus
Student
housing near campus
Campus Forecast
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12–22°C
Autumn (Sep–Nov): -2 to 10°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -15 to -4°C
Spring (Mar–May): -5 to 10°C
Long snowy winters
Very short daylight in winter
Bring heavy winter jacket & boots
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student housing foundations: apply early
Dining
Subsidised student lunches on campus
Health & Wellness
Finnish Student Health Services (YTHS)
Activities & Clubs
Student union
Clubs
Sports
Events
Diversity & Demographics
International Students
About 2,000
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (per year)
EUR 10,000
Application Fee
EUR 100
Residence permit funds
EUR 800 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
UEF starts in autumn. International programmes use the first joint application round in January; the 2026 round ran 7 to 21 Jan 2026.
Scholarships at University of Eastern Finland
2 scholarships available
Bachelor's
UEF Finnish Proficiency Tuition Waiver
and Master's Partial waiver for Finnish skills
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary qualification. IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 78 for English-taught bachelor's.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. IELTS 6.5 (Writing 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 90-92 (Writing 22).
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Bachelor's)
TOEFL iBT (Bachelor's)
IELTS Academic (Master's)
6.5 (Writing min 5.5)TOEFL iBT (Master's)
90-92 (Writing min 22)Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor's degree certificate
Academic transcripts
English test certificate
Motivation letter
CV
Programme-specific documents
Application fee receipt (EUR 100)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on uef.fi.
2
Apply on Studyinfo
Apply on Studyinfo.fi in the January round and pay the EUR 100 fee if non-EU/EEA.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, degree certificate, English test and programme documents.
4
Admission result
Results come in spring; accept your study place on time.
5
Pay tuition fee
Pay the first-year tuition fee (minus any waiver) to confirm your place.
6
Residence permit
Apply for a student residence permit with Migri, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
UEF has campuses in Joensuu, in North Karelia, and in Kuopio, in Northern Savonia.
Master's
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📍 Joensuu
Master's
Public Health
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📍 Joensuu
Master's
Information Technology
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📍 Joensuu
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