University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #401
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 17,000
- International students
- 14%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2010
Overview
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland, operating on two campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio. Founded in 2010 when the University of Joensuu and University of Kuopio merged, UEF is home to some 17,000 students and over 3,500 researchers, teachers and specialists. The university offers Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programmes, with several Master's programmes taught in English for international students. UEF is recognised for its high-standard interdisciplinary research in areas such as health, forests, and digital society, and participates in the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance.
Fields of study
- Dentistry
- Economics and Business Administration
- Education
- Forest Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Law
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Social Sciences
- Technology
Accreditation: Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€10,000 – €12,000 / year
From about $10,800 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
EU/EEA nationals and Swiss citizens are exempt from tuition fees. Non-EU/EEA students pay 10,000–12,000 EUR per academic year depending on programme. The fee is fixed for the duration of studies. Additional Student Union membership fee and Kela student healthcare fee apply. A national application fee is collected from non-EU/EEA applicants.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Programme in Accounting and Finance (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €12,000 / year | Oct 15, 2026 | Early Admission autumn 2026, January 2027 |
| Master's Degree Programme in Digital Marketing and Analytics (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €12,000 / year | Oct 15, 2026 | Early Admission autumn 2026, January 2027 |
| Master's Degree Programme in Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €10,000 / year | Jan 21, 2027 | September 2027 |
| Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Sales Management (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €12,000 / year | Oct 15, 2026 | Early Admission autumn 2026, January 2027 |
| Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Business Leadership (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €12,000 / year | Oct 15, 2026 | Early Admission autumn 2026, January 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.