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Itä-Suomen yliopisto

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world rank  935

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Overview

Founded in 2010, the Itä-Suomen yliopisto (University of Eastern Finland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Joensuu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Karelia. This institution also has a branch campus in Kuopio. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Itä-Suomen yliopisto (ISY / UEF) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Itä-Suomen yliopisto (ISY / UEF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 14-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ISY / UEF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Control Typepublic

Entity

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Itä-Suomen yliopisto' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Eastern Finland
Acronym ISY / UEF
Founded 2010 Merger between Kuopion yliopisto (1966) and Joensuun yliopistot (1969)
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University Location

Address Yliopistokatu 2
Joensuu
80101 North Karelia
Finland
Itä-Suomen yliopisto's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Itä-Suomen yliopisto Phone Number +358 (294) 45 1111
Itä-Suomen yliopisto Fax Number +358 (13) 318 039
Other locations Kuopio

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Itä-Suomen yliopisto's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Itä-Suomen yliopisto.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Itä-Suomen yliopisto's admission information.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Itä-Suomen yliopisto a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Eastern Finland has more than 500 international students.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Admission Office Admission Office

Admissions Office
Joensuu 80101
(13) 251 111
(13) 251 4301

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Itä-Suomen yliopisto.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Itä-Suomen yliopisto has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Control Type Control Type

Itä-Suomen yliopisto is a public higher education institution.


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Entity Type Entity Type

Itä-Suomen yliopisto is a non-profit higher education institution.


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Itä-Suomen yliopisto does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Library


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Itä-Suomen yliopisto's main services:


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Itä-Suomen yliopisto's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Itä-Suomen yliopisto is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2010


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Itä-Suomen yliopisto's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • FinlandUniversity (FinUni)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's X (formerly Twitter) page Itä-Suomen yliopisto's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Itä-Suomen yliopisto's YouTube channel Itä-Suomen yliopisto's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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