The University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We seek solutions to questions that impact all humanity:
- What is the role of learning and interaction in a digitised society?
- How do cultural encounters change the world?
- How do we safeguard the environment and ensure that natural resources are used sustainably?
- What is the right response to challenges posed by ageing and health issues?
We seek solutions to global challenges through interdisciplinary research and multidisciplinary education. In doing so, we build a responsible and sustainable future. By donating to the University of Eastern Finland, you are part of the solution.
If you are interested in making a donation, please don’t hesitate to contact us at varainhoito@uef.fi. We’re happy to help.
Donation via bank transfer
Donations are made via a deed of donation and paid by a bank transfer. You can allocate your donation to a specific field.
- Bank account number: Danske Bank, IBAN FI21 8179 9710 0104 54
- Recipient: University of Eastern Finland
- Message: Please include the following information in the message field: “Donation”, possible allocation of the donation, donor name and contact details (telephone number or e-mail address).
- Click here to download our deed of donation.
Tax deductibility
Under the Finnish Income Tax Act (1535/1992), donations between €850 and €250,000 made by businesses and corporations for purposes promoting science, art, or the preservation Finnish cultural heritage, are tax deductible.
For further information, please see the Finnish Tax Administration website. (Currently available in Finnish only.)
Donation via bank transfer
Donations are paid by bank transfer. You can allocate your donation to a specific field.
- Bank account number: Danske Bank, IBAN FI21 8179 9710 0104 54
- Recipient: University of Eastern Finland
- Please include the following information in the message field: “Donation”, your name and email address or phone number. If you wish to allocate your donation to a specific field, please mention this in the message field.
- If your donation exceeds €850, we will contact you about filling out a deed of donation.
Tax deductibility
Donations between €850 and €500,000 made by private individuals and estates over a single calendar for the promotion of science or art are tax deductible in income taxation. The university informs the Finnish Tax Administration of any tax deductible donations it has received.
For further information on private individuals’ tax deduction for donations, please see the Finnish Tax Administration website.
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Strategy
Seizing a sustainable future
The high standard of research and education of our university builds a global future and strengthens the vitality of eastern Finland. We foster education and culture by making research-based knowledge available to benefit everyone. Learn more about UEF's strategic programmes and profile areas in research and education.
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Business studies at the University of Eastern Finland is a pioneer in research and education on co-operatives. I'm honoured to play a small part in that.
Reijo Karhinen
Professor of Practice, Vuorineuvos (Finnish honorary title)
Named funds and bequeathed funds
Assets in the named and bequeathed funds of the University of Eastern Finland are comprised of donations and wills allocated to a specific purpose by the donor in their deed of donation. These donations do not meet the criteria for government match funding.
The funds established for supporting the university’s activities are listed below.
- Agnes and Taavi Lehtinen Fund
- Eino Räisänen Fund
- University of Eastern Finland Joensuu Teacher Training School Scholarsip Fund
- Joensuu University Fund
- Karelian Culture Research Fund
- Business School
- Marja-Terttu Korhonen Fund
- Endowed Marketing Professorship Fund
- Matti and Vappu Maukonen Fund
- Mauri and Sirkka Wiljasalo Fund
- Musicology Fund
- Department of Neuroscience and Neurology
- Orthodox Theology Fund
- Forestry and Technology Fund
- Savon Sanomat Fund
- Savonlinna Teacher Education Department PE Minor Fund
- Savonlinna Continuing Education Fund
- Civil Law Professorship Fund
- Teollisuusneuvos Heikki Väänänen Fund
- Business Economics Fund
Fundraising permit
The University of Eastern Finland holds a fundraising permit issued by the National Police Board on 15 May 2020, fundraising permit number RA/2020/576. Donated funds are used to support activities under section 2 of the Universities Act.
