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University of Eastern Finland

Joensuu or Kuopio — selected campus, FinlandReviewed 22 October 2026

UEF's English-taught Information Technology pathway begins with a three-year bachelor's degree and continues to a two-year master's.

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University of Eastern Finland: University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campuses Carelia building.
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UEF's English-taught Information Technology pathway begins with a three-year bachelor's degree and continues to a two-year master's. The programme covers computing and programming through contact teaching at Joensuu or Kuopio; choose the campus in your application.

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  1. Information Technology, Bachelor and Master of Science — 180 + 120 ECTS, five-year pathway
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Academic eligibility

  • A qualifying upper-secondary or higher-education credential and accepted English evidence are required.
  • For the entrance-course route, score at least 100 of 200 points before progressing to the video interview, and at least 10 of 20 in each interview assessment area.
  • Applicants are ranked by the combined result.
  • Separate Open University routes require specified UEF computing credits, grades and a motivation letter.

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Language requirements

  • Bachelor's language examples are IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or PTE Academic 62 overall and 61 in writing.
  • Approved TOEFL and prior-study routes also exist.
  • Test certificates have two-year validity and must be submitted and verifiable as instructed.
  • Do not apply the master's English threshold to this bachelor's-entry pathway.

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Study intakes

  • The next intake begins in September 2027 at Joensuu or Kuopio.
  • This guide covers entry to the combined bachelor's/master's pathway, not direct entry to the separate two-year IMPIT master's.

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Application deadlines

  • Apply from 7 January 2027 at 08:00 to 21 January 2027 at 15:00, Finnish time.
  • In the entrance-course route, complete the course by 14 March and the video interview by 21 March 2027.
  • Open University routes have different attachment and completed-credit deadlines; choose the correct selection group.

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International tuition

  • For the 2027 IT intake, tuition for fee-liable non-EU/EEA students is EUR 10,000 per academic year, not for all five years.
  • Student-union, healthcare and applicable application charges are separate, as are living expenses.
  • Confirm the master's-stage tariff when progressing.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The 2027 first-year Early Bird reduction is 30%, or EUR 3,000, if you accept and make the required fee or first-instalment payment within twenty-one days of results.
  • The second- and third-year 30% bachelor's waivers require at least 55 ECTS of qualifying first-year progress and a separate application.
  • These are partial tuition reductions, not full scholarships or living-cost funding.

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University of Eastern Finland: University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campuses Carelia building.
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What can international students study at University of Eastern Finland?

Selected programme options include Information Technology, Bachelor and Master of Science — 180 + 120 ECTS, five-year pathway. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Eastern Finland?

A qualifying upper-secondary or higher-education credential and accepted English evidence are required. For the entrance-course route, score at least 100 of 200 points before progressing to the video interview, and at least 10 of 20 in each interview assessment area. Applicants are ranked by the combined result. Separate Open University routes require specified UEF computing credits, grades and a motivation letter. Bachelor's language examples are IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or PTE Academic 62 overall and 61 in writing. Approved TOEFL and prior-study routes also exist. Test certificates have two-year validity and must be submitted and verifiable as instructed. Do not apply the master's English threshold to this bachelor's-entry pathway.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Eastern Finland?

For the 2027 IT intake, tuition for fee-liable non-EU/EEA students is EUR 10,000 per academic year, not for all five years. Student-union, healthcare and applicable application charges are separate, as are living expenses. Confirm the master's-stage tariff when progressing. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Eastern Finland?

Apply from 7 January 2027 at 08:00 to 21 January 2027 at 15:00, Finnish time. In the entrance-course route, complete the course by 14 March and the video interview by 21 March 2027. Open University routes have different attachment and completed-credit deadlines; choose the correct selection group. The next intake begins in September 2027 at Joensuu or Kuopio. This guide covers entry to the combined bachelor's/master's pathway, not direct entry to the separate two-year IMPIT master's. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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