University of Eastern Finland
Finland • World Rank #626
Overview
English Name: University of Eastern Finland
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #626
Rank in Finland: #6
Founded 2010 following merger of Joensuun yliopisto (University of Joensuu, founded 1969) and Kuopion yliopisto (University of Kuopio, founded 1966).
The University of Eastern Finland is part of the Kajaani University Consortium (KUC). The Kajaani University Consortium consists of four networked universities (Eastern Finland, Lapland, Jyväskylä and Oulu) that have units in Kajaani and Sotkamo.
The Consortium is coordinated by University of Oulu
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
University of Eastern Finland's academic profile in numbers — useful for sizing the institution against your shortlist. Each figure links to a different facet of how the institution operates day to day.
Academic Year: August to July (September-December; January-May)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education and Culture
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (ylioppilastutkinto) or equivalent, and entrance examination. Applicants not fluent in Finnish need to have good skills in English verified by an internationally recognised language proficiency test
Total Students: 15,500
Full-Time Academic Staff: 2,077
Degrees
IMPDET-LE research capacity building project between UEF and College of Business Education (CBE), Tanzania
Other 34 programs
- Applied Physics
- Arts and Humanities
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Finnish
- Forestry
- Geography
- German
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Information Technology
- Law
- Linguistics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Russian
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Swedish
- Theology
Faculties & Divisions
Each of University of Eastern Finland's faculties focuses on different subject clusters — the breakdown is below. Cross-faculty programmes exist but are usually administered by their lead division.
Language centre (Centre) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Latin
- Russian
- Spanish
- Swedish
Training and Development, Aducate (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Continuing Education
Health Sciences (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Neurosciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Toxicology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Philosophy (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Education
- Psychology
- Teacher Training
- Theology
Science and Forestry (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Information Technology
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences and Business (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Geography
- Health Administration
- History
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
A. I. Virtanen (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
Karelian (Research Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Eastern European Studies
- Ethnology
- History
- Rural Studies
- Social Sciences
Mekrijärvi Research Station (Research Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ecology
- Forestry
- Laboratory Techniques
Programs Offered
The programme finder below covers every degree University of Eastern Finland currently offers. Programme codes here often map to international classification systems used for credential recognition abroad.
Bachelor's Degree
11 programmes
University of Eastern Finland runs 11 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development, Bachelor of Arts (Education) (3 years) Social Sciences & Education 180 credits
Credits: 180 credits
Social Sciences, Bachelor of Social Sciences (3 years) Social Sciences & Education 180 credits
Credits: 180 credits
Farmaseutti (3 v) Medicine & Health 180 credits
Credits: 180 credits
Julkishallinto (julkisoikeus), kandidaatti (3 v) Social Sciences & Education 180 credits
Credits: 180 credits
Taloustiede, kandidaatti (3 v) Social Sciences & Education 180 credits
Credits: 180 credits
Varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja, kandidaatti (3 v) Social Sciences & Education 180 credits
Credits: 180 credits
Human and Planetary Health, Bachelor of Health Sciences (3 years) Medicine & Health 3 years 180 credits English
Welcome to a pioneering programme designed to prepare you to meet the health challenges of today and shape the solutions of tomorrow. The Bachelor's Degree Programme in Human and Planetary Health offers a unique, interdisciplinary education that combines human biology, global and planetary health, and evidence-based health promotion.In an era of global change, health professionals need to understand how individual, societal, and planetary health are interconnected. You will study how biological, social, and environmental factors shape health outcomes. This programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to promote health at individual, community, and global levels, all while contributing to a more sustainable future.The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Human and Planetary Health is a three-year full-time study programme, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Health Sciences. The programme comprises 180 ECTS and focuses on one major subject: Human and Planetary Health. The programme is jointly offered by the Department of Nursing Science, Institute of Biomedicine, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, and the School of Pharmacy, integrating expertise from across the health sciences.
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Information Technology, Bachelor and Master of Science (3+2 years) 5 years English
BSc in Information Technology at UEF gives the student the core knowledge of Computer Science. Core contains basic and advanced programming, algorithms, data management, software design, human-computer interaction, etc. In addition to Computer Science studies, the students take 1-2 minor subjects, such as Data Science, Business, Law, Social Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. BSC in IT is a full-time, three-year program. Most of the studies are conducted in contact teaching at Joensuu/Kuopio. Part of the courses are implemented together with the Bachelor of Engineering (Information and Communication Technology) programme of the Karelia University of Applied Sciences.After completing the Bachelor's degree, students continue directly to the Master's degree programme in Information Technology (IMPIT) which is a two-year MSc programme offering strong research opportunities. The aim is that most students are employed by a Finnish ICT company when they graduate. Some of these companies offer internships and thesis placements and many of our students find a job even before the graduation. It is also possible to concentrate on research, and students have good possibilities to continue in our PhD program, since students can join our research groups already during their MSc studies.
Duration: 5 years
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy, Bachelor of Science (Agriculture and Forestry), Forestry (3 years) Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 3 years 180 credits English
Are you passionate about nature and forests, curious about the world of forest bioeconomy, and committed to addressing sustainability challenges? Join the International Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy (SuFoBE). A three-year programme that equips you with the knowledge and competencies for sustainable forest management and the wider sector of forest bioeconomy. Come and learn more about the crucial role of forest ecosystems in addressing sustainability challenges, including climate change, overconsumption, and biodiversity loss. As a graduate, you will be proficient in applying fundamental research methods in the forest, and digitalized learning environments as well as knowledgeable on how futures of forest-related topics can be assessed with foresight methods.A lively university city in the middle of nature with a world of opportunities is awaiting you in Joensuu. Find yourself here and discover why Joensuu calls itself "the Forest Capital of Europe"!
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Urban Sustainability Studies Social Sciences & Education 3 years 180 credits English
Please note that the application period for this program is open online at YUFE's Virtual Campus from January until 31 March 2026 for studies beginning in 2026.In a world shaped by rapid urbanisation, both cities and rural areas are vital for a sustainable future. The joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies, designed by the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, offers an innovative, interdisciplinary education to tackle real-life challenges head-on. Customize your learning path, explore diverse landscapes, and lead the way in urban sustainability across Europe with YUFE!Over three dynamic years, you will shape your learning journey to match your strengths and interests. The first year covers essential skills at your starting university. In the second and third years, you personalise your studies through YUFE minors and study at three different universities across Europe. The programme culminates in a dissertation to showcase your expertise. You finish the Bachelor with a degree awarded by seven European Universities. The application period is open online at YUFE's Virtual Campus from January until 31 March 2026 for studies beginning in 2026. Our orientation starts online in late August, and classroom lectures start in September.The programme has been officially approved by NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) following an external peer review under the European Approach for the Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes. Our program webpage: Bachelor's degree programme in Urban Sustainability Studies | University of Eastern Finland
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Data Engineering, Bachelor and Master of Science (Technology) (3+2 years) 5 years English
The Data engineering programme prepares students to work with data technologies across the entire pipeline—whether it's data ingestion, storage, or analysis. It provides a strong foundation in computer science and mathematics, ensuring that students' skills remain relevant even as specific technologies evolve. In addition to technical expertise, the programme also equips students with legal, ethical, and economic knowledge essential for responsible and effective data engineering. Freely chosen minor studies allow students to broaden their understanding and deepen their knowledge of potential applications.After completing the Bachelor's degree, students continue directly to the Master's degree programme in Data Engineering where they can deepen their knowledge on the topics they are most interested in. The Master's studies also contain a Master's thesis which typically involves practical work done in a company.
Duration: 5 years
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
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Master's Degree
116 programmes
University of Eastern Finland lists 116 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.
Data Engineering, Bachelor and Master of Science (Technology) (3+2 years) Engineering & Technology 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Digital Marketing and Analytics, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years) Business & Management 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Information Technology, Bachelor and Master of Science (3+2 years) Computer Science & IT 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Medical Physics, Master of Science (Technology) (2 years) Engineering & Technology 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Photonics, Master of Science (Technology) (2 years) Engineering & Technology 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Asiakirjahallinnan ja arkistoalan maisteriohjelma, maisteri (2 v) 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Biologia ja ympäristötieteet, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Biologia, maisteri (2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Biolääketiede, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Datatekniikka, kandidaatti ja diplomi-insinööri (3 v + 2 v) Engineering & Technology 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Englannin kieli ja kulttuuri, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Englannin kieli ja kääntäminen, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Englannin kieli, kulttuuri ja kääntäminen, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Ergonomia ja työhyvinvointi, maisteri (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Erityisopettaja, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Erityispedagogiikka ja erityisopettaja, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Farmaseutti ja proviisori (3 v + 2 v) Medicine & Health 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Fotoniikka, diplomi-insinööri (2 v) Engineering & Technology 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Fotoniikka, kandidaatti ja diplomi-insinööri (3 v + 2 v) Engineering & Technology 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Hallinto-oikeus, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Historia sekä historia ja arkeologia, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Historia, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Hoitotiede, hoitotieteen maisteriohjelma, maisteri (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Julkisoikeus, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Julkisoikeus, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Kasvatustieteen ja aikuiskasvatustieteen asiantuntijakoulutus, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Kasvatustieteet, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Kauppatieteet, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Business & Management 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Kauppatieteet, maisteri (2 v) Business & Management 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Kemia, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Kemia, maisteri (2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Kestävät teknologiat, diplomi-insinööri (2 v) Engineering & Technology 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Kirjallisuus, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Kotitaloustiede ja kotitalousopettaja, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Kulttuurintutkimus, humanististen tieteiden kandidaatti ja filosofian maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Kulttuurintutkimus, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Käsityötiede ja käsityönopettaja, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Liiketaloustiede ja tietojenkäsittelytiede, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Business & Management 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Liikuntalääketiede ja terveysliikunta, maisteri (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Logopedia, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Luokanopettaja, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Luokanopettaja, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Läntinen teologia, teologi, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Maantiede, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Maantiede, maisteri (2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Matematiikan, fysiikan ja kemian opettajankoulutus, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Matematiikka, maisteri (2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Matematiikka, tilastotiede ja datatiede, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Materiaalitekniikka, kandidaatti ja diplomi-insinööri (3 v + 2 v) Engineering & Technology 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Metsätiede, maisteri (2 v) Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Metsätieteet, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Oikeustiede, maisteri (2 v) Law 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Oikeustieteet, oikeusnotaari ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Law 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Opinto-ohjaaja ja uraohjaaja, kasvatustieteen kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Opinto-ohjaaja ja uraohjaaja, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Ortodoksinen teologia, kirkkomusiikki, teologian maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Ortodoksinen teologia, teologi, teologian maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Proviisori (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Psykologia, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2,5/2 v) Social Sciences & Education 330 credits
Credits: 330 credits
Ravitsemustiede, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Medicine & Health 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Ravitsemustiede, maisteri (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Ruotsin kieli, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Ruotsin kieli, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon tiedonhallinnan maisteriohjelma, maisteri (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotieteen maisteriohjelma, maisteri (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Sosiaalipedagogiikka, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Sosiaalipsykologia, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Sosiaalipsykologia, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Sosiaalityö, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Sosiaalityö, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Sosiologia, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Suomen kieli ja kirjallisuus, humanististen tieteiden kandidaatti ja filosofian maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Suomen kieli, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Teknillinen fysiikka, diplomi-insinööri (2 v) Engineering & Technology 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Teknillinen fysiikka, kandidaatti ja diplomi-insinööri (3 v + 2 v) Engineering & Technology 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Teologia, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Terveystaloustieteen maisteriohjelma, maisteri (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Terveystieteet, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Medicine & Health 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Tietojenkäsittelytiede, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Computer Science & IT 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Tietojenkäsittelytiede, maisteri (2 v) Computer Science & IT 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Varhaiskasvatuksen erityisopettaja, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Varhaiskasvatus, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Venäjän kieli ja kulttuuri, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Venäjän kieli ja kääntäminen, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Venäjän kieli, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Viestintä, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Journalism & Media 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Väestön terveyden edistäminen, maisteri (2 v) Medicine & Health 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Yhteiskuntamaantiede, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Yhteiskuntapolitiikka, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Yhteiskuntatieteet, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) Social Sciences & Education 300 credits
Credits: 300 credits
Yleinen kielitiede ja kieliteknologia, maisteri (2 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Ympäristöpolitiikka, maisteri (2 v) Social Sciences & Education 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
Ympäristötiede, maisteri (2 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 120 credits
Credits: 120 credits
European Forestry, Master of Science (Agriculture and Forestry) (2 years) Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 2 years 120 credits English
Are you interested in an international career? Would you like to learn about forests and forest management in seven European countries with a cohort of students coming from all over the world?Master of Science in European Forestry is an Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme offered by a Consortium of seven leading European universities from Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Romania, Spain and the Netherlands. It provides academic education in the field of sustainable resource management with an emphasis on recent opportunities and challenges in the bioeconomy. The curriculum of the programme is specifically designed to take into consideration the needs of the potential employers.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 9,000 EUR/year
Faith, Crises and Existential Wellbeing, Master of Theology (2 years) Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years 120 credits English
The Master’s Degree Programme in Faith, Crises and Existential Wellbeing (FACE) is offered by the School of Theology and is part of the newly established subject area, Theology of Wellbeing. The programme is taught entirely in English. It addresses contemporary challenges faced by individuals and societies, focusing on the intersections of people’s meaning systems—such as religious ones—and their connections with existential wellbeing, and individual and collective crises.The programme aims to educate experts with deep understanding in how individuals and societies cope in times of personal or collective crisis, such as serious illness or global pandemics. The focus centers on the role of their fundamental beliefs, whether religious, spiritual or other. The curriculum is highly interdisciplinary, drawing on connections among theological disciplines, the humanities, and the social sciences.The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practice. Graduates will be well-prepared for both professional roles and doctoral studies that demand theological expertise. Work-based learning is integrated into the programme to enhance real-world readiness. Applies studies provide expertise in pastoral care and counselling or in a selected NGO field. Finnish-speaking students may also complete applied studies for a post at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Students will develop practical skills relevant to working life, including generalist sectors, preparing them for roles that require theological insight—whether in research, NGOs, faith-based organisarions, or other professional contexts.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Forestry (MDP FOR and TransFor-M), Master of Science (Forestry) (2 years) Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 2 years 120 credits English
Master’s Degree Programme in Forestry aims to promote the ecologically and socially sustainable use of nature resources. Our programme provides you high quality and diversified training in forestry and bioenergy, with emphasis on social and ecological sustainability. As well as teaching based on high level scientific research, the aim of our programme is to develop your cross-cultural understanding and knowledge of different working environments.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Imaging and Light in Extended Reality IMLEX, Master of Science (Erasmus Mundus Japan) (2 years) Computer Science & IT 2 years 120 credits English
The multidisciplinary IMLEX programme brings together image conversion, lighting and computer science. IMLEX graduates are experts who in addition to a solid theoretical understanding of virtual reality will also possess strong practical skills in virtual reality applications. Students on the IMLEX programme will benefit from European research expertise, combined with Japanese expertise in virtual reality and robotics.IMLEX is one of the first Erasmus Mundus Master Joint Degree Partnerships with Japan.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 9,000 EUR/year
Information Technology, Master of Science (Computer Science) (2 years) Computer Science & IT 2 years 120 credits English
Are you ready to take your next step towards a career in IT? The Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology (IMPIT) offers an international Master's degree in IT at European standards in two years. The aim is that most students are employed by a Finnish ICT company when they graduate. Some of these companies offer internships and thesis placements and many of our students find a job even before the graduation. It is also possible to concentrate on research, and students have good possibilities to continue in our PhD program, since students can join our research groups already during their MSc studies.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
International Business and Sales Management, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years) Business & Management 2 years 120 credits English
The Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Sales Management is a multidisciplinary two-year programme that combines high-level teaching and research. The programme is designed for both Finnish and international students so that people with different backgrounds come to study and learn together how to operate successfully in challenging business environments.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Linguistic Data Sciences, Master of Arts (2 years) Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years 120 credits English
Language use and linguistic data are essential in various disciplines today and in all areas of our digitalized society. It is widely recognized that society needs people who understand language as data, who can analyze linguistic data systematically. Master’s Degree Programme in Linguistic Data Sciences focuses on the interfaces between languages and digitalization in today’s world.This Master’s degree programme, taught entirely in English, provides an opportunity to study language in today’s digitalized society from a variety of perspectives: sociolinguistics, language technology, and translation. The core of this programme consists of a set of courses in empirical linguistics (syntax, phonetics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, contact linguistics, translation studies, language technology) that offer various areas of specialization for the students.In addition, we cross disciplinary boundaries and collaborate with computer science as well as data sciences and statistics. This means that students are encouraged to choose from optional modules that be used to tailor the programme to suit individual needs. Many of the courses focus on text and speech data mining and big data analytics.Key questions that students encounter in this programme include:How does digitalization change languages?What types of digital tools are used to study languages?What kinds of text and speech data mining tools are available today?How are these digital tools and resources used?What types of everyday applications and assistive technologies for special needs (i.e. synthetic speech, augmented translation) built on these tools exist?How can they benefit our daily life?How is language and its variation modelled quantitatively?How can geospatial modelling or multivariate analysis help modelling variability?What technological solutions are used in translation and multilingual communication today and what is their role in the future?
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability, Master of Arts (Education) (2 years) Social Sciences & Education 2 years 120 credits English
Welcome to study pedagogy which takes sustainability into account! Master’s Degree Programme in Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability deals with pedagogical approaches and opens the discussion to promote sustainability through education. The themes considered are related to teaching and learning in different subjects and educational contexts and thus introduce the Finnish educational system and national curriculum to the students. The degree programme provides possibilities to strengthen skills and knowledge in pedagogy, as well as in global issues in education. This programme is offered by the University of Eastern Finland in the town of Joensuu, which provides opportunities to enjoy good quality studying facilities but also nice natural living environment.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Public Health, Master of Health Sciences (2 years) Medicine & Health 2 years 120 credits English
The Master's Degree Programme in Public Health (MPH) is offered by the Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, in collaboration with the Department of Nursing Science. We educate experts for public health related fields and sectors in regional and global contexts. Our graduates work as epidemiologists, researchers, administrators, managers, field workers, health educators, and entrepreneurs around the world.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Research Chemists, Master of Science (Chemistry) (2 years) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 2 years 120 credits English
The Master's Degree Programme for Research Chemists is a degree programme taught in English at the University of Eastern Finland. The programme is focused on training top-quality chemistry researchers.The most unique feature of the programme is the integration of research work into an essential part of the studies. The students will join a research group during their studies and carry out assigned research projects as active members of the group. During the research projects, the students will learn analytical problem-solving, and they also will learn to use up-to-date research methods.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Sustainability Leadership, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years) Business & Management 2 years 120 credits English
Sustainability Leadership is a two-year Master's degree programme that combines high level teaching in business studies with working life oriented educational objectives. The programme provides students a carefully designed degree to empower individuals and organisations to take leadership in sustainability transition and to meet the today’s working life requirements related to sustainability leadership. Core themes emphasized in the programme relate to topics such as circular and social economy, digitalization and sustainability, future leadership, and sustainable entrepreneurship. The study modes contain individual and collaborative learning including expert lectures, interactive workshops, flipped learning, case exercises, and industry collaboration.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Tourism Marketing and Management, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years) Business & Management 2 years 120 credits English
Master's Degree Programme in Tourism Marketing and Management is not only about making money; we aim to make tourism better. Better for tourism businesses, better for tourists, better for the environment and better for local communities. This is what we teach our students and this is what the students can do when they have finished our degree programme.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Toxicology, Master of Science (2 years) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 2 years 120 credits English
If you are interested in building a career in toxicology, this is the study programme for you. Toxicology is an applied science which has inputs from many scientific disciplines e.g. molecular biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology and epidemiology. The Master's Degree Programme in Toxicology provides its students with the basic scientific knowledge and professional skills to carry out human chemical risk assessment.The programme also provides a solid background for any student wishing to pursue PhD studies in toxicology and related sciences.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Asiakirjahallinnan ja arkistoalan maisteriohjelma, maisteri (2 v) 2 years Finnish
Opi ymmärtämään, kuinka tietoa hallitaan yhteiskunnassa. Asiakirjahallinnan ja arkistoalan maisteriohjelman opinnoissa yhdistyvät alan työtehtävissä tarvittavien tietojen ja taitojen hankinta sekä tieteellinen tutkimus.Maisteriopinnot antavat tietoa asiakirjallisen tiedon roolista ja merkityksestä niin organisaatioissa kuin kansallisena kulttuuriperintönä.Opiskeluun kuuluu luento-opetusta, verkkokursseja, esseetehtäviä, kirjatenttejä ja pro gradu -seminaari ja tutkielma. Opintoihin sisältyy myös kuuden kuukauden arkistoharjoittelu, joka tehdään yleensä kahtena kolmen kuukauden harjoittelujaksona.Maisteriohjelmasta valmistuneet sijoittuvat työelämässä sekä julkishallintoon että yksityiselle sektorille erilaisiin arkistoinnin, asiakirjahallinnan ja tiedonhallinnan tehtäviin. Tehtävänimikkeitä voivat olla esimerkiksi asianhallintapäällikkö, tiedonhallinnan asiantuntija, arkistonhoitaja tai asiakirjahallinnon suunnittelija.
Duration: 2 years
Accounting and Finance, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years) Business & Management 2 years 120 credits English
The Master of Science (MSc) program in Accounting and Finance is designed to provide students with a curriculum that combines advanced accounting practices, financial analysis techniques, and finance. The program also prepares students to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the financial sector, where sustainability and AI play increasingly central roles.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Biology of Environmental Change, Master of Science (2 years) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 2 years 120 credits English
Are you interested in your environment? The Master's Degree Programme in Biology of Environmental Change (BEC) is a research-oriented programme that builds knowledge on the various disciplines of biology, from molecules to ecosystem levels.Students will achieve comprehensive methodological and theoretical knowledge in at least one specialised subject (e.g., ecology, hydrobiology or genetics and physiology), generic core competencies for scientific research, and skills to apply necessary methods both in field and laboratory.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Biomedicine, Master of Science (2 years) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 2 years 120 credits English
The Master ́s Degree Programme in Biomedicine is a unique combination of science education and medical competence offered by the UEF School of Medicine. The programme provides the student with a strong theoretical background in biomedicine and hands-on expertise in modern biomedical research methods and techniques. The students will learn, not only about the current developments, but also near future challenges to molecular biomedicine, especially genome-based diagnostics and personalized treatments.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication, Master of Arts (Education) (2 years) Social Sciences & Education 2 years 120 credits English
The ELEIC programme offers a unique balance between theory and practice. It was designed with the aim to allow each and every student to be exposed to a wide range of learning environments, to get into real contact with children, parents, teachers, teacher educators and researchers from all around Joensuu and beyond. This contact can be through teaching, research, visits and observations.The tasks you get to partake in will harness new competence, you will team teach during two periods of teaching practice, work with international peers, conduct research interviews, learn how to become a teacher-researcher, and stretch your educational muscles both as a teacher and as a learner. All while being immersed in an intercultural environment yourself with course mates from all over the world, each with their own distinct perspective.An added value is that you will have the independence and agency to build your own personal study plan. In addition to the obligatory courses, you get to choose from all that UEF has to offer, to tailor your learning to your own unique career path as an educator.The ELEIC programme is a steppingstone, offering you a strong and stable basis on which to stand whether your path leads to teaching, research, or administration.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
English Language and Culture, Master of Arts (2 years) Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years 120 credits English
The Master's Degree Programme in English Language and Culture provides an opportunity to study English from a variety of literary and linguistic perspectives. The objectives of the programme include in-depth understanding of the multifaceted nature of contemporary English studies, increased awareness of key debates in contemporary linguistics, and ability to carry out independent research.During their studies, students will specialize in linguistics or literary and cultural studies. The linguistics studies include dialectology, language contact, language variation and change, pragmatics and bilingualism. As for the literary and cultural studies, the Department's areas of strength include postcolonial and ethnic literatures, American literature, popular fiction, and contemporary fiction, among others.The Master's Degree Programme in English Language and Culture gives you an opportunity to study English language and culture in an international environment, at a small and modern campus.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Environmental and Ecosystem Ecology, Master of Science (Environmental Science) (2 years) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 2 years 120 credits English
Are you passionate about the environment? The Master’s Degree Programme in Environmental and Ecosystem Ecology (EEE) is a research-oriented program that aims to increase students’ knowledge of biogeochemical and ecological aspects of the environment.This 2-year program provides the students with advanced knowledge on the effects of environmental change on ecosystems and bioprocesesses, especially the interactions between atmosphere and ecosystems.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Environmental Health and Technology, Master of Science (2 years) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 2 years 120 credits English
Want to understand and reduce environmental effects on human health? Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Health and Technology (ENHET) is a highly multidisciplinary and research-oriented programme, aiming at combining comprehensive understanding of human exposure and health effects with technological solutions to reduce the effects.Focus is on environmental agents, such as air and water pollutants, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals, as well as methods and modeling needed to produce meaningful risk assessment.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
Environmental Policy and Law, Master of Laws, Master of International and Comparative Law (MICL), Master in Social Sciences (MSocSc) (2 years) 2 years 120 credits English
The Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Policy and Law is an interdisciplinary two-year programme that combines group teaching and independent research with the objective of providing participants with professional skills in environmental law and policy. The programme consists of advanced study of law and policy in relation to the environment, climate change and natural resources. All students will complete basic courses on environmental law and environmental policy. They will choose between two alternative majors: Environmental Policy and Natural Resources Governance, or Environmental and Climate Change Law.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 10,000 EUR/year
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Doctorate
9 programmes
These 9 programmes make up University of Eastern Finland's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.
Doctoral Program in Molecular Medicine (3-4 years) Molekulaarisen lääketieteen tohtoriohjelma (3-4 v) Medicine & Health
Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research (3-4 years) Kliininen tohtoriohjelma (3-4 v) Medicine & Health
Doctoral Programme in Drug Research (3-4 years) Lääketutkimuksen tohtoriohjelma (3-4 v) Medicine & Health
Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences (3-4 years) Terveystieteiden tohtoriohjelma (3-4 v) Medicine & Health
Doctoral Programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences (3-4 years) Terveystieteiden tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelma (3-4 v) Medicine & Health
Scientific licentiate degree (3-4 years) Tieteellinen lisensiaatin tutkinto (3-4 v) Medicine & Health
Doctoral Programme in Science, Forestry and Technology (LUMETO) (4 years) Luonnontieteiden, metsätieteiden ja tekniikan tohtoriohjelma (LUMETO) (4 v) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years Finnish +1
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology of the University of Eastern Finland responds to global challenges through its high-quality multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and education. The research in the Doctoral Programme in Science, Forestry and Technology (LUMETO) touches upon three of the four profile areas of the University of Eastern Finland, in particular, on “Environmental change and sustainable use of natural resources”, and also on “Ageing, lifestyles and health” and “Diversifying learning and interaction”. The aim of the doctoral programme is to provide doctoral researchers with the skills to create new expertise and solutions that can be used to respond to global challenges by critically and independently utilising the methods of scientific research. The doctoral degree provides the skills to work in demanding expert, development and research positions in universities, the business world and the public sector. In addition to completing a doctoral dissertation, doctoral studies must be completed in accordance with the study requirements of the doctoral programme. Alternatively, it is possible to complete a licentiate degree, which requires the completion of a licentiate thesis. The languages of instruction in the doctoral programme are English or Finnish. The aim is for full-time doctoral researchers to complete their doctoral degrees in 3–4 years.Further information is available on the webpage of the LUMETO doctoral programme.
Duration: 4 years
Doctoral Programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies Yhteiskuntatieteiden ja kauppatieteiden tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelma Business & Management 3 years Finnish +1
The doctoral programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies is based on research conducted within the faculty’s disciplines. Research topics arise from the surrounding society and nature, the university’s strategic research areas, and the researchers’ own interests.
Duration: 3 years
Doctoral Programme of the Philosophical Faculty (FILOTO) (4 years) Filosofisen tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelma (FILOTO) (4 v) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years Finnish +1
Philosophical Faculty provides multidisciplinary, high-quality and international doctoral education. The Faculty conducts research in the fields of cultural studies, literature, translation studies, linguistics and logopedics (School of Humanities), psychology, special education, educational sciences, adult educational sciences and guidance (School of Educational Sciences and Psychology), educational sciences, early childhood education, craft science and home economics (School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education) and western and Orthodox theology (School of Theology). The strategic profile areas in research of the University of Eastern Finland are Ageing, Lifestyles and Health; Environmental Change and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, Cultural Encounters, Mobilities and Borders, and Diversifying Learning and Interaction. Research has been organised into multidisciplinary research communities (RC), which doctoral researchers are encouraged to apply for actively. Of these, doctoral education of the Philosophical Faculty is closely linked to the Borders, Mobilities and Cultural Encounters (BOMOCULT) research community, the key themes of which are European and global borders, Russia, mobility and emigration, and cultural and linguistic encounters. In addition to traditional political and geographical boundaries, social, cultural and linguistic boundaries are examined. In the Learning, everyday life and work in a digitalized society (DIGS) research community, research focuses on the new learning opportunities and tools offered by a digitalised society, as well as on the demands and expectations set by digitalisation in different contexts and areas of life, such as work, education and everyday life. A link to the Doctoral Programme's website: https://www.uef.fi/en/degree-programme/doctoral-programme-of-the-philosophical-faculty
Duration: 4 years
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Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
2 programmes
These 2 programmes cover University of Eastern Finland's associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation options — qualifications valued for fast, targeted, or pathway-oriented study.
Hammaslääketiede, kandidaatti ja lisensiaatti (3 v + 2,5 v) Medicine & Health 330 credits
Credits: 330 credits
Lääketiede, kandidaatti ja lisensiaatti (3 v + 3 v) Medicine & Health 360 credits
Credits: 360 credits
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How to apply to University of Eastern Finland
A practical five-step guide to applying to University of Eastern Finland, from programme research through submission and follow-up.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse University of Eastern Finland's 138 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at University of Eastern Finland typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit your application
University of Eastern Finland processes applications through www.uef.fi. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Eastern Finland
Quick answers to the most common questions about University of Eastern Finland — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
In which city is University of Eastern Finland?
University of Eastern Finland is based in Kuopio, Finland.
Is University of Eastern Finland a public or private institution?
University of Eastern Finland is a public institution.
How many students study at University of Eastern Finland?
University of Eastern Finland has approximately 15,500 students.
Where does University of Eastern Finland stand in university rankings?
University of Eastern Finland is ranked #626 globally and #6 in Finland.
Is University of Eastern Finland accredited?
University of Eastern Finland is accredited by Ministry of Education and Culture.
What is University of Eastern Finland's official website?
University of Eastern Finland's official website is www.uef.fi.
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