Joensuu campus International Study Programmes

The following international study programmes are offered on the Joensuu Campus (the language of instruction is English). The International Study Programmes guide 2012-2013 of the Joensuu campus has been released.  Information on courses is also available on the programme websites and the Student Information System WebOodi .

An International Study Programme on Karelia, Russia and the Baltic Area  is a one-year, multidisciplinary study programme that includes courses in History, Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics and other Social Sciences, as well as a sub-programme in Russian Studies. The Russian Studies programme is intended for students with a basic knowledge of Russian. Circumstances permitting, the programme includes study tours to Russia arranged in cooperation with the UEF partner universities in Petrozavodsk and St. Petersburg.

An International Study Programme in Environmental Science and Forestry is a one-year programme designed to provide a firm grounding in different aspects of ecology and forestry. The programme offers lectures, laboratory work, field exercises, and seminars. Modern laboratory and advanced computer facilities are available. Students should have completed at least two years of university studies in Biology, Environmental Science or Forestry.

An International Study Programme in Social Sciences  is a multidisciplinary, non-degree programme offering a wide range of subjects, e.g. Economics and Business Administration, Sociology, Social Policy, Law, and Psychology. Applicants are required to have completed at least one year of university studies.

Studies in Business and Management include courses in Service Management, Business and Law, and in e-Business and Network Studies. The prerequisite for enrolling in Bachelor’s level courses is having completed at least one year of university studies in Business and Management. The prerequisite for Master’s level studies is having completed at least three years of university studies in Business and Management.

 An International Study Programme in Education is a non-degree programme intended for students interested in a variety of educational topics. Courses are available at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels.

An International Study Programme in Law  is a non-degree study programme intended for students who wish to familiarise themselves with judicial questions and legal practices. The programme offers a wide variety of courses in the different fields of law e.g. European Law, International Public and Commercial Law, Comparative Law and Environmental Law. The course Introduction to Legal Studies is compulsory for all students enrolled in the International Study Programme in Law. International students must have completed at least one year of university studies in order to be eligible for the study programme.

Foreign Languages and Translation Studies
Please note that students are not allowed to participate in teaching offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation Studies unless they have been admitted and registered as majors there. Students who wish to improve their language skills are advised to turn to the Language Centre.

In addition, exchange students may take courses in the International Master’s Degree Programmes, and also follow lectures in other departments.