The Language Centre is responsible for language and communication studies included in degrees on Joensuu and Kuopio campuses of the University of Eastern Finland. In addition to degree courses, we arrange optional courses for undergraduate, postgraduate and international exchange students, as well as charter courses. Studies at the Language Centre provide tools for life-long learning in language and communication skills. We seek to guide our students towards independence, taking initiative and becoming creative communicators.
The activities of the Language Centre support the internationalisation of the entire University and Eastern Finland.
Finnish as a second language
The Language Centre offers Finnish as a second language studies for our students, researchers, and staff. Further information on courses can be found in Peppi.
- KK00CK91 Finnish 1A: Introduction to the Finnish language, 2 ECTS (throughout the academic year)
- KK00CK92 Finnish 1B, 2 ECTS (Autumn and Spring)
- KK00CK93 Finnish 2A, 2 ECTS (Autumn and Spring)
- KK00CK94 Finnish 2B, 2 op, (Autumn and Spring)
- KK00CK95 Finnish 3, 4 op (Autumn)
- KK00CK96 Finnish 4, 4 op (Spring)
In addition to Peppi, you can find more information on courses in Language Centre Study Community (requires UEF login). If you can't find information you're looking for, please contact our Finnish as a second language teachers. You can also attend some of our courses through Open University.
Courses for students of Karelia and Savonia UAS
Registered students of Karelia and Savonia University of Applied Sciences can take part in some language courses offered by the UEF Language Centre. These studies are free of charge.
Courses offered by Karelia can be found here.
Courses offered by Savonia can be found here.
Please see links below for further information, timetables and registration. For UEF degree students, more information available in our study community (UEF login).
Autumn 2022
Registration for Autumn 2023 courses has ended.
Spring 2023
Registration for Spring 2024 courses will open 1.11.2023.
Registration for UEF Language Centre courses
Registeration for Autumn semester has ended.
Registration form for Spring semester can be found here. Spring registration is open 1.11.-17.12.2023. Please check the course timetable before you register.
Contact information
The Language Centre administration and teaching staff are listed here. The Language Centre office on the Kuopio campus locates on Canthia-building, 2nd floor and Joensuu campus Aurora-building, 2ns floor.
Pia Ahtonen
Kuopio Campus, Canthia-building, 2nd floor, Language Centre
E-mail: pia.ahtonen@uef.fi
Language Centre on the Joensuu Campus
Visiting address: Yliopistokatu 2, Aurora building, 2nd floor
Office opening hours: Mon and Thu 12–15
Postal address: Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Kielikeskus, P.O.Box 111, 80101 Joensuu
Tel. +35850 572 1822
Financial Secretary: Jaana Hyppönen, e-mail: jaana.hypponen@uef.fi
Study guidance: Emmi Ylihärsilä, e-mail: emmi.yliharsila@uef.fi
Juha Räihä, e-mail: juha.raiha@uef.fi
Language Centre on the Kuopio Campus
Visiting address: Yliopistonrinne 3, Canthia building, 2nd floor (B door)
Office opening hours: Mon and Thu 12–15
Postal address: Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Kielikeskus, P.O.Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio
Tel. +35840 355 2873
Study guidance: Maija Sulkakoski, e-mail: maija.sulkakoski@uef.fi
Satu Karhapää-Puhakka, e-mail: satu.karhapaa-puhakka@uef.fi