Want to become an expert in education or social sciences, and path your way to Master's degree studies?
For students holding an upper secondary education certificate and who wish to gain competitive advantage through a degree from one of Finland’s leading universities, the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) offers five Bachelor's degree programmes taught in English.
Fluency in the English language is a prerequisite for the programmes, and it typically takes three years to complete a Bachelor's degree. Make a smart move towards the career of your dreams and find a Bachelor's degree programme that is perfect for you. Your time in Finland will be an experience you will not forget!
How to apply?
The application period for 2025 intake is now closed and the next application period for September 2026 intake will be open from 7 January until 21 January 2026 (1. joint application). Typically, there is one intake per year, with studies beginning the following September. To apply, students must complete an online application through the national Studyinfo.fi portal during the application period.
Good luck with your application process!
Tuition fees and waivers
Non-EU/EEA students are required to pay annual tuition fees. Tuition fee per academic year for the Bachelor's degree programmes taught in English is 10,000 euros. The fee will remain the same for the whole duration of the degree studies. In 2025 the university offers a partial tuition waiver of 50 % for 70 % of the selected students who are liable to pay tuition fees.
Admission results
Applicants will be selected based on their application documents, entrance examination and often the top candidates will be interviewed. When the selection decision has been made, the results will be posted to applicants by e-mail.
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Contacts
Admissions Office
The Admissions Office of the University of Eastern Finland offers guidance in general questions relating to the application process, eligibility, application forms, application enclosures, admission requirements, etc.
Service number: +358 29 445 8990
Email: admissions@uef.fi
Opening and phone service hours: Mon–Fri, 10:00–14:00
Addresses
Joensuu Campus
Street address: Yliopistokatu 2, Aurora building
Postal address: P.O. Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu
Kuopio Campus
Street address: Yliopistonrinne 3, Canthia building, second floor (Oppari)
Postal address: P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio