University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland · Finland tuition policy
- Your destination
- Joensuu, Finland
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €150.7
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Formed from Joensuu and Kuopio universities; strong in health, forestry and photonics.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Formed from Joensuu and Kuopio universities; strong in health, forestry and photonics. Annual budget: indicative, not institution-verified union fee €80 plus €70.70 healthcare if liable. Qualifying external social-security coverage exempts healthcare. Healthcare uses the 2026 rate; the spring 2027 rate is not yet verified.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Finnish/Swedish / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Finnish/Swedish / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Finnish/Swedish / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs. Other mandatory fees: Kela healthcare fee is separate from student union membership: €35.35/term in calendar year 2026. Exempt if covered by social security in another EU/EEA country, Switzerland, the UK or EU institutions; citizenship alone is not sufficient. Send Kela the EHIC/GHIC or other required evidence. Doctoral and exchange students are outside this fee scheme. The 2027 rate is not yet verified.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Education — Master (also in English) | Master | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Education — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master (also in English) | Master | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Finnish/Swedish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: English-taught programmes require English proof (commonly IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92, set per programme); Finnish/Swedish-taught programmes require national language proof.. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) where the programme is taught in English; threshold set per programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A recognised secondary school qualification for a Bachelor’s degree; a relevant Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s. Entry follows Finland admission rules.
Language requirements
English-taught programmes require English proof (commonly IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92, set per programme); Finnish/Swedish-taught programmes require national language proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) for English-taught programmes; threshold set per programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate + transcript
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
≈ 22 January (joint application, autumn intake)
How to apply
Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi) national joint application; some Master's admissions are direct. · Admissions portal →
Typical requirements for Finland. Confirm exact documents and deadlines on the official admissions page.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi) national joint application; some Master's admissions are direct.
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- Early January
- Applications close
- ≈ 22 January (joint application, autumn intake)
- Documents to submit
- Upload certificates to the Studyinfo application; certified copies may be requested later.
- Note
- Some Master’s programmes have separate, later rounds.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.uef.fi
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- admissions@uef.fi
- Admissions phone
- Not yet verified
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Eastern Finland official website
https://www.uef.fi - Study in Finland — union membership and costs
https://www.studyinfinland.fi/funding-your-studies/fees-and-cost-living - Kela — 2026 healthcare fee and social-security exemptions
https://www.kela.fi/student-healthcare-fee-higher-education - Studyinfo – Tuition fees
https://opintopolku.fi/ - Metropolia UAS – Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
https://www.metropolia.fi/ - Study in Finland — union membership and costs
https://www.studyinfinland.fi/funding-your-studies/fees-and-cost-living - Kela — 2026 healthcare fee and social-security exemptions
https://www.kela.fi/student-healthcare-fee-higher-education - AYY — membership fee 2026/27
https://www.ayy.fi/en/membership-and-student-card/membership-fee - HYY — membership fee 2026/27
https://hyy.fi/en/members/membership - University of Oulu — 2027 bachelor admission timelines
https://www.oulu.fi/en/apply/how-apply/applying-bachelors-programmes/bachelors-admissions-deadlines