University of Eastern Finland collaboration in forest education
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- Location:
- Joensuu
- Continuous learning category:
- Environmental and natural sciences
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- Blended teaching
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University of Eastern Finland and Karelia University of Applied Sciences collaborate in forest education. International exchange students can complete the courses in English at partner institution. Student need study right of non-degree students at partner institution for complete courses.
Target groups are exchange students in Environmental Science and Forestry at the University of Eastern Finland and international exchange students in Karelia University of Applied Sciences.
To degree students is also available courses in Finnish. Target groups are BSc students in forest sciences at the University of Eastern Finland and students in forest engineering at Karelia University of Applied Sciences. More information of these studies is available from web pages in Finnish.
Studies and how to apply
Courses at UEF for international exchange students of Karelia University of Applied Sciences:
Bachelor-level studies
- 3122239 Introduction to biology of environmental change (3 ECTS)
- 3512023 Selected readings in forest economics and forest policy (3 ECTS)
Master-level studies
- 3513144 Analysis in forest economics and policy (6 ECTS)
- 3513142 Basics of wood materials science (4 ECTS)
- 3513175b Carbon dynamics of forest soils, book exam (4 ECTS)
- 3513127 Current issues in forest conservation and biodiversity (3 ECTS)
- 3513040 Economics of multiple-use forestry (3 ECTS)
- 3513165 Foresight methods and applications for the forest sector (5 ECTS)
- 3513174 Forest health management (3 ECTS)
- 3513055 Forest products mechanics (6 ECTS)
- 3513176 Forest soil science literature (4ECTS)
- 3513130 Organic and biomass chemistry (6 ECTS)
- 3512023 Selected readings in forest economics and forest policy (3 ECTS)
- 3513129 Supply and energy use of lignocellulosic biomass (6 ECTS)
- 3123198 Function of plants in changing environment (8 ECTS)
- 3513019 Bioenergy markets and policies (6 ECTS)
- 3513175B Carbon dynamics of forest soils, book exam (4 ECTS)
- 3513150 Co-management of natural resources (5 ECTS)
- 3513012 Forest pathology and forest microbiology (4 ECTS)
- 3513176 Forest soil science literature (4 ECTS)
- 3514017 Industrial forest biotechnology and biorefining (6 ECTS)
- 3513135 Innovation management (4 ECTS)
- 3513124 Literature seminar of forest soil ecology and management (3 ECTS)
- 3513058 Measurement, scaling and instrumentation (5 ECTS)
- 3513147 Perspectives to bioeconomy (6 ECTS)
- 3513159 Structure and properties of wood-based materials (5 ECTS)
More information of courses in WebOodi.
Courses at Karelia UAS for international exchange students of University of Eastern Finland:
Autumn 2020
- Biodiversity in Forest Environment, 5 ECTS
- Forest Industry, 3 ECTS
- Harvesting Planning, 5 ECTS
- Forestry Management Planning, 4 ECTS
- Introduction to Forestry English, 2 ECTS
- Introduction to Finnish Forestry (online course), 3 ECTS
- Open Source GIS (online course), 5 ECTS
- Professional Excursion, 3 ECTS
Spring 2021
- Open Source GIS (online course), 5 ECTS
- Professional Excursion, 3 ECTS
Exchange students at Karelia UAS: Apply for the right to study non-degree studies organized by UEF using an e-form. You will receive a link to the e-form and instructions on how to apply from your institution's international coordinator.
Contact information

International coordinators
Ms Kaija Saramäki, kaija.saramaki@karelia.fi, tel. +358 50 441 2853.
Ms Tanja Kähkönen, tanja.kahkonen@karelia.fi, tel. +358 50 4355332.