Applying to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) as an international student for the 2026 intake involves understanding the application process, available courses, tuition fees, English language requirements, and scholarship opportunities.
UEF
offers a variety of Bachelor's and Master's programmes taught in English. Some
of these programmes include:
A
comprehensive list of programmes is available on UEF's international programmes
page.
Tuition
fees apply to non-EU/EEA students enrolled in English-taught programmes. The
annual tuition fee for both Bachelor's and Master's programmes is €10,000 per
academic year. This fee remains consistent throughout the duration of the
degree studies.
Applicants
must demonstrate proficiency in English. Acceptable methods include:
Specific language requirements are detailed on UEF's language requirements page
Application Process for 2026 Intake
The application period for international Bachelor's and Master's programmes at UEF typically occurs annually in January. For studies commencing in autumn 2026, the application window is expected to be in January 2026. Prospective students should submit their applications through the national application portal, Studyinfo.fi, during this period. Detailed application instructions will be available on UEF's official admissions page.
Scholarships
UEF offers tuition fee waivers to outstanding non-EU/EEA students. In 2025, the university provides a partial tuition waiver of 50% for 70% of the selected students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Applicants can apply for these waivers simultaneously with their degree programme application.
Prospective students are encouraged to review the specific requirements and deadlines for their chosen programmes to ensure a successful application.
