The University of Eastern Finland was established in 2010 through the merger of two universities with long-standing traditions: the University of Joensuu and the University of Kuopio. The university operates on two campuses, in Joensuu and Kuopio. It comprises four faculties: the Philosophical Faculty, the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies.
This website features key figures on the University of Eastern Finland’s education, students, research, staff, finances, innovation activities and performance in international rankings.
Education
12
fields of study (2026)
93
degree programmes (2026)
33
international degree programmes (2026)
The University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. We offer degree programmes in the humanities, educational science and teacher education, business studies, natural sciences, medicine and pharmacy, forest sciences, law, psychology, technology, theology, health sciences and social sciences.
Students
17,604
degree students (2025)
2,067
international degree and exchange students (2025)
14,273
Open University and continuing education students (2025)
In 2025, approximately 10,100 of our students were pursuing a degree on the Joensuu Campus and 7,500 on the Kuopio Campus. The university had 1,410 international degree students in 2025 and welcomed 657 incoming exchange students.
Degrees awarded
1,589
bachelor's degrees (2025)
1,945
master's degrees (2025)
206
doctoral degrees (2025)
Applicants
28,117
applicants to degree programmes offered in Finnish (2026)
3,711
applicants to degree programmes offered in English (2026)
3,149
new students (2026)
Research
2,988
peer-reviewed scientific publications (2025)
€54.3
million in competitive research funding (2025)
291
professors (2025)
Strategic research at the University of Eastern Finland focuses on four profile areas: Ageing, Lifestyles and Health; Environmental Change and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources; Cultural Encounters, Mobilities and Borders; and Diversifying Learning and Interaction.
Staff
3,510
employees (2025)
2,319
teaching and research staff (2025)
24.5%
international teaching and research staff (2025)
In 2025, staff numbers totalled 1,626 on the Joensuu Campus and 1,884 on the Kuopio Campus. The average age of employees was 44. Women accounted for 60.5% of staff and men for 39.5%.