University of Eastern Finland

Institution Overview

The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is the university with the most campuses in Finland. It offers approximately 100 academic programs and aims to train skilled and experienced professionals to meet the needs of the labor market. UEF provides an inspiring, open, and continuously evolving learning environment that supports students through comfortable campus solutions and a modern digital infrastructure.

In addition, UEF is a well-established university with bilateral cooperation agreements with around 100 international universities, enabling students to benefit from a wide network of global academic partnerships.

Tuition & Duration

#83 in Europe University Rankings – Northern Europe

#164 in QS Sustainability Ranking

#548 in QS World University Rankings

The University of Eastern Finland offers tuition fee scholarships for international students enrolled in international degree or master’s programmes. These scholarships are partial tuition waivers of up to 70%, depending on the specific programme.

For students applying for a scholarship for their second academic year, they must have successfully completed at least 55 ECTS credits during their first year to remain eligible.

For more detailed information, please visit:

University of Eastern Finland Scholarships for International Students – Study Abroad Aide

Application deadline: Until August 12, 2025
Processing time: On average, it takes 4 to 12 weeks to receive a response, depending on the volume of applications.

Completion of secondary education (12 years or equivalent)

Bachelor’s

IELTS:6.0+ | TOEFL:79+ | PTE: 58+

Master’s

IELTS: 6.5+ | TOEFL: 94+ | PTE: 64+