SOCRATES/ ERASMUS students/ visiting students
If your university has signed a SOCRATES/ ERASMUS bilateral co-operation agreement with the University of Joensuu (including student exchanges), you could apply to the University of Joensuu as an ERASMUS student. SOCRATES/ERASMUS students usually study one or two semesters at the foreign university (hosting institution).
Your departmental SOCRATES/ ERASMUS Coordinator can provide general information on ERASMUS exchanges. Below you can find an APPLICATION FORM for exchange students (Savonlinna campus). Your co-ordinator should send the form to us accompanied with a letter stating that you have been nominated as an Erasmus student in a particular field of studies for a certain period of time
Both forms should be filled in carefully and clearly, and sent to the International Relations Coordinator (Savonlinna Campus). If you cannot print/access these pages, please contact the International Relations Coordinator and we will post them to you.
International Relations Coordinator (SAVONLINNA)
Ms. Pia Martikainen
University of Joensuu, P.O.B. 48, FIN-57101 SAVONLINNA, FINLAND
Tel. +358 (0)15 5117 738 Fax +358 (0)15 515 096
E-Mail: Pia.Martikainen@joensuu.fi
Other visiting students include those who are currently studying at universities which do not have an agreement on student exchange with our university and who independently apply to study at our university (for a limited period of time). N.B. Both exchange students and visiting students must be enrolled as degree students at a university in their home country in order to be able to apply for studying as exchange students at the University of Joensuu.
Other exchange students (BILATERAL programmes, ISEP, NORDPLUS)
If you are interested in studying at the University of Joensuu through international exchange programs, such as ISEP or NORDPLUS, you should first contact International Relations Coordinator at your home university and ask information how to apply to these programmes.
The University of Joensuu has signed bilateral agreements with 35 foreign universities. If your university has agreed to establish bilateral student exchanges with the University of Joensuu, you could apply to study at our university through your own university. Contact the International Relations Office at your university, and ask for further information on bilateral exchange programmes.
Those applying through bilateral exchange programmes, ISEP or NORDPLUS to Savonlinna departments, should also fill in the application forms (see the chapter above), and send them to the International Relations Coordinator in Savonlinna.
Applicants for Degree Studies/ International Programmes
Those willing to take a Degree at the University of Joensuu (for example, Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree) should consult the Applicants Guide for International Degree Students. Further information and guides can be obtained from International Studies Coordinator (in JOENSUU).
The University of Joensuu offers the following international programmes taught in English: Master’s Degree Programme in Human Geography; Karelia, Russia and the Baltic Area; Russian Studies; Environmental Science and Forestry; the International Study Programmes in Social Sciences and in Educational Sciences. Students intending to apply to one of the international programmes should ask for further information and separate application forms from the International Studies Coordinator (JOENSUU).
International Studies Coordinator (JOENSUU)
Mia Laurila
International Student Services
University of Joensuu, P.O.B. 111, FIN-80101 JOENSUU, FINLAND
Street address: Tulliportinkatu 1
Tel. +358 (0) 13 251 4301 Fax +358 (0) 13 251 4098
E-Mail Mia.Laurila@joensuu.fi
Should you have any questions concerning the opportunities for studies at the University of Joensuu/ Savonlinna Departments, do not hesitate to contact the International Coordinators in Savonlinna/ Joensuuu. When arrived, our teachers are pleased to assist you in all questions related to your studies. In particular, departmental coordinators and contact teachers in each subject will help you to plan your schedule. In addition, the International Relations Coordinator at the Savonlinna campus will assist you in all practical matters related to living and studying in Savonlinna. Furthermore, student tutors will give you guidance in planning your studies, help you settle down and get to know student life.
Most of the responsibility for your studies, however, rests with you. Even before you apply to the University of Joensuu, you could, for example, consult local libraries or search Internet to learn as much as possible about Finland: history, culture, language, geography and climate. When accepted to the University, you will receive some information on Savonlinna / Finland. Please read this information carefully.
Remember that everyone who leaves his or her native culture will experience at least some culture shock in the new culture. Some features of the Finnish culture and especially the climate may be different from what you are used to. Your success as an international student will depend greatly on your ability to adjust to the people, culture and language of your host culture. Advance knowledge and preparation is essential for such an adjustment to succeed.
