Global development

The University of Eastern Finland is an active member of various networks that enhance development studies, development research and engagement in and with the Global South. These include the following:

• University Partnership for International Development (UniPID)
• Southern Africa – Nordic Center (SANORD)
• Nordic Centre in India (NCI)
• Climate University Network

Global development at UEF is addressed through an array of education programmes that integrate sustainability and international development at all academic levels.

Master's degree programmes

• Master's Degree Programme in Tourism Marketing and Management
• Master of Science in European Forestry
• Master's Degree Programme in Forestry (CBU)
• Master's Degree Programme in Wood Materials Science
• Master's Degree Programme in Biology of Environmental Change (BEC)
• Master’s Degree Programme in General Toxicology
• Master's Degree Programme in Public Health
• Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Health and Technology (ENHET)
• Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Policy and Law
• Joint Nordic Master Programme in Environmental Law

UEF-UNEP Course on MEAs

The University of Eastern Finland - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements is a high profile two week Course on MEAs, international environmental law-making and diplomacy. It is organised annually in cooperation of the University of Eastern Finland and United Nations Environment Programme, with a changing course venue and theme each year. Learn more about the course.

Doctoral programmes

Doctoral education at the University of Eastern Finland is offered by doctoral programmes within the UEF Doctoral School. Our doctoral programmes cover all scientific fields of the university, and all doctoral students complete their studies in one of the programmes.

Learn more about the doctoral education and our doctoral programmes.

UniPID virtual studies and DocNET

The Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) is a network of Finnish universities to advance universities' global responsibility and to strengthen their response to global challenges.

UniPID offers a variety of interdisciplinary studies related to global sustainable development. Learn more about UniPID virtual studies.

UniPID DocNET is the Finnish development research doctoral network. UniPID DocNET supports the interdisciplinary training and network of development researchers studying and working towards a doctoral degree in the UniPID member universities. Learn more about the UniPID DocNET.

Development research and projects

Development research and projects at the University of Eastern Finland addresses development challenges in the Global South through a multidisciplinary approach.

Learn more about our research groups and projects by keyword on UEF Connect.