University of Eastern Finland

What would you like to study at UEF?

The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) offers Bachelor's degree programmes and a great variety of Master’s degree programmes taught in English, as well as non-degree programmes that cater, in particular, to the needs of exchange students. Many of our Master’s degree students stay on board at UEF to continue their studies in our doctoral programmes.

Bachelor's degree programmes

Master's degree programmes

UEF Doctoral School

Exchange studies

UEF Summer School

Study opportunities for people fleeing the war in Ukraine

Instructions and tools for students in Kamu

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Learn more about our studies in English

I believe I have found the best option for building my career and academic path by choosing UEF.

Saima Thakur, Student, Master’s Degree Programme in Public Health

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Illustrative photo, text UEF 15 years on it.

UEF Anniversary

UEF 15 – Action with impact

To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we've published a website featuring some examples of our achievements – of our action with impact – from the past 15 years.

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Interdisciplinary solutions for a sustainable future

The University of Eastern Finland’s high standard of interdisciplinary research provides solutions to global challenges and builds a sustainable future. Our research is based on open science that makes an impact.

Our versatile research environments enable a high standard of scientific research at the UEF.

UEF Connect is the University of Eastern Finland's expert search service where you can find information about our research themes, research groups and researchers.

Latest research news

Universities are home to an increasingly diverse body of students – support systems are lagging behind

There is a growing need for expertise in special education at universities, as properly addressing diversity during studies also enables a more diverse professional life.

Time interfaces: the gateway to four-dimensional quantum optics

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) explores the behavior of photons, the elementary particles of light, as they encounter boundaries where material properties change rapidly over time.

Gender plays a role in long-term unemployed individuals' perception of their capabilities

A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland shows that long-term unemployed individuals perceive their capabilities as weaker than the general Finnish population.

AI to diagnose invisible brain abnormalities in people with epilepsy

Scientists have developed an AI-powered tool that detects 64% of brain abnormalities linked to epilepsy that human radiologists miss.

Bark beetle infestation slows down tree growth early on

Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before any visible signs of tree mortality appear, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Climate change increases the risk of tree mortality in urban boreal forests

Climate change poses a particular risk to pine trees growing in dry areas, a new University of Eastern Finland study conducted in an urban recreational forest in Helsinki shows.

Use of child sexual abuse material is often associated with other forms of violence – researchers gathered unique data from users of child sexual abuse material on the dark web

Individuals charged with sexual offenses against adults are also at high risk of committing crimes against children.

Belief in God among boys continues to grow in Finland – study finds signs of growing belief among girls as well

The prevalence of belief in God began to grow among boys already in 2021, and in 2024, the same phenomenon could be seen among girls as well.

Kaari Mattila appointed as Professor of Practice at the University of Eastern Finland

The new Professor of Practice will promote understanding of human rights, democracy and the rule of law among students of social sciences, while also enhancing their professional skills in these themes.

Transboundary conservation shapes natural resource politics and geopolitics in the Maya Forest

A newly published book, The Maya Forest Waterlands: Shared Conservation, Entangled Politics, and Fluid Borders, critically explores Mesoamerica’s borderlands, remoteness, geopolitics and conservation.

Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in childhood may significantly postpone the initiation of tobacco smoking

Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood.

New service concept in brain research sets an example for others to follow

The Brain Research Unit's new service concept has improved the process of identifying individuals in biobanks and recontacting them for studies, especially those whose genes put them at risk for brain diseases, including rare ones.

Universities are home to an increasingly diverse body of students – support systems are lagging behind

There is a growing need for expertise in special education at universities, as properly addressing diversity during studies also enables a more diverse professional life.

Time interfaces: the gateway to four-dimensional quantum optics

Gender plays a role in long-term unemployed individuals' perception of their capabilities

A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland shows that long-term unemployed individuals perceive their capabilities as weaker than the general Finnish population.

AI to diagnose invisible brain abnormalities in people with epilepsy

Scientists have developed an AI-powered tool that detects 64% of brain abnormalities linked to epilepsy that human radiologists miss.

Bark beetle infestation slows down tree growth early on

Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before any visible signs of tree mortality appear, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Climate change increases the risk of tree mortality in urban boreal forests

Climate change poses a particular risk to pine trees growing in dry areas, a new University of Eastern Finland study conducted in an urban recreational forest in Helsinki shows.

Use of child sexual abuse material is often associated with other forms of violence – researchers gathered unique data from users of child sexual abuse material on the dark web

Individuals charged with sexual offenses against adults are also at high risk of committing crimes against children.

Belief in God among boys continues to grow in Finland – study finds signs of growing belief among girls as well

The prevalence of belief in God began to grow among boys already in 2021, and in 2024, the same phenomenon could be seen among girls as well.

Kaari Mattila appointed as Professor of Practice at the University of Eastern Finland

Transboundary conservation shapes natural resource politics and geopolitics in the Maya Forest

Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in childhood may significantly postpone the initiation of tobacco smoking

Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood.

New service concept in brain research sets an example for others to follow

Universities are home to an increasingly diverse body of students – support systems are lagging behind

There is a growing need for expertise in special education at universities, as properly addressing diversity during studies also enables a more diverse professional life.

Effective and responsible collaboration

The University of Eastern Finland engages in responsible and impactful collaboration in education and research. We contribute to global and local development, produce services to cater to the needs of our partners, and bring science to the public through our science events that are open to everyone.

Learn about collaboration at UEF

Services for companies

Welcome to our alumni network

Kolme henkilöä keskustelee tiedokoneiden ja paperien äärellä.

International partnerships and networks

Our university has established strong regional, national, and international networks with universities and research institutes.

We are UEF

The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is an international, participatory and inclusive scientific community.

We have four faculties: the Philosophical Faculty, the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies.

Our campuses are located in Joensuu and Kuopio.

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