An International Study Programme in Social Sciences (on Joensuu Campus)

An International Study Programme in Social Sciences is a non-degree programme taught in English at the University of Eastern Finland. Please note that all the studies in the programme are offered on Joensuu Campus only!

The city of Joensuu has a population of about 72.000 and is located in eastern Finland, not far from the Russian border. Understandably, one of the university‘s strengths in Social Sciences lies in research on the social and cultural development of the European fringe areas and border regions.

The study programme offers courses taught in English to both international and Finnish students. One aim of the programme is to create opportunities for multicultural learning in the classroom. Courses are offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies  (Business and Management, Philosophy, Public and Social Policy, and Sociology). This programme on Social Sciences builds on years of experience that the University of Eastern Finland accumulated from successfully offering multiple other international study programmes.

Students can enrol for one or two semesters in the programme. Most of the courses are appropriate for undergraduates, though some courses are designed for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. The student must have completed at least one year of university studies in Social Sciences or a related field to be admitted. Home institutions usually require students to earn a specific number of credits abroad. Please read the course descriptions and requirements carefully and consult the staff of the home university and, if needed, that of the host university in the process of writing your learning agreement. Do not hesitate to request additional information from us.

Students intending to apply for admission to the International Study Programme in Social Sciences can get the application form on the Internet www.uef.fi/kansainvalinen-opiskelu or by asking the Coordinator of International Education. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The closing dates for application are April 30 (Autumn Semester and Full Year applicants) and September 30 (Spring Semester applicants), annually.