University of Eastern

Finland -

School of Computing

Many reasons to study at…

Areas of Expertise:

• Forests and the Environment• Health and Well-Being• New Technologies and Materials

•The university’s high standard of basic research in the natural sciences serves as a foundation for developing new technologies and applications in biosciences, information sciences, materials sciences and nano sciences.

University of Eastern Finland

The university operates on three campuses in Joensuu, Kuopio and Savonlinna.

University of Eastern Finland

National proportion (%)

Students 13 776 8

Degrees 1 2336 10

Publications 2 2 102 13

Staff (full-time equivalent) 2 730 9

Basic funding 3 (M€) 142.9 9

Additional funding (M€) 78.9 10

UEF: Key figures

1 Of which 172 are doctoral degrees.2 Of which 1540 are international publications.3 Including the university teacher training schools.

1. Good research opportunities in an international platform

Research and teaching cooperation around the world:

• Japan (e.g. Toyohashi University of Technology)• Africa (e.g. Tumaini University, Tanzania)• CIMET network in Europe• Cross-Border network with Russian universities

“The available reserach options and collaboration with other universities around the world matches to diverse interests and broadens the possibilities.”

Barun Khanal, IMPIT student, Nepal

ICT4D – Technologies for Education and

Development

In ICT4D studies you can learn technologies and methods how to make computer science teaching interesting for students.

You can also learn how to use ICT for development in different educational and cultural context. A special target area is Africa.

“Classes are offered in a real technological manner that combines both theoretical and practical learning environment. “

Patrick D.Kihoza, CBU ICT student,

Tanzania

2. Well maintained facilities

• Access to computer labs 24/7

• Well-equipped research facilities for speech and image processing, colour research, educational technology and eye-tracking

• Six student cafeterias at the campus, offering lunch and cafeteria services

• Library services, with access to electronic databases and articles all over the world

“UEF, especially School of Computing, is where technologies meet humanity. “

Michiyo Ashida, IMPIT student, Japan

Intelligent Media Computing

In Intelligent Media Computing you can learn to use technologies like location based computing, color image analysis, and speeker recognition for novel applications, also in mobile setting.

3. Broad alumni networks, good employment perspectives

Software Engineering

“In addition to natural and cultural environment, Finland is also a leader in high technology industries led by Nokia, which together with universities and institutes creates a favourable atmosphere of academy and life.”

Wang Xingbo, CIMET student, China

In Software Engineering you will learn good practices in software engineering and you learn to apply these skills in an application field. Also, you may study Human Computer Interaction (HCI).

4. International studying environment

• Three international MSc programmes in Computing:

- IMPIT (Information Technology)- CBU ICT (Cross-border University MSc Programme)- CIMET (Color in Informatics and Media Technology)

• School of Computing:

•Teachers from 10 different countries

• PhD students from 15 different countries

• IMPIT programme running since year 2000 -> long experience of international education

•At the university, students from 70 countries

“Studying in Joensuu is an international experience: I've got a lot of friends from all around the world, and thus I am listening different languages, eating food from their countries, and talking about different cultures.”

Anna Gimbitskaya, IMPIT student, Russia

• IMPIT: MSc studies in 1,5 years. Studies begin in September and most of the courses are taken by May. During the summer and next autumn, the student can finish their practical IT project and Master’s thesis. • CBU ICT: similar study programme as IMPIT, with the addition of ”Cross Border studies”. Part of the courses are taken in the Russian partner universities, but all teaching is in English.• CIMET: Eramus Mundus MSc programme, in collaboration with three other universities in France, Spain and Norway.

• Cost of living in Joensuu is about 350 – 600€/month. • IMPIT and CBU ICT have no tuition fee, and all three programmes have some scholarships

5. Flexibility for choosing elective courses

•The University of Eastern Finland has 4 faculties:

Faculty of Science and Forestry Philosophical FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences and Business StudiesFaculty of Health Sciences

•Altogether 12 fields of study, 100 degree programmes

•All students have free choice of minor subjects

“University, city centre and supermarkets are near, and the roads are good enough for biking so you can easily access anyplace.”

Sita Pun, IMPIT student, Nepal

“The BBQ near the lake, the walking in the forest, the squirrels and hares in front of my window are all my memorable experience.”    Wang Peng, CIMET student, China

6. Student Union activities and student benefits

• Trips, parties and happenings frequently organized.

• Annual Trips to Lapland, St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Koli national park.

• Sports facilities for free or for very low cost: football, volleyball, aerobic, badminton, ice swimming.

• Cultural activities, baking and cooking evenings.

• You can meet Santa!

As a university student, you have access to:

•Health and dental care for free or a very low cost

•Student meals for about 2,50 €

•50% discount in trains and long distance buses

•Discounts for theatre, concerts and sports events

Student activities: Student Union newspaper, University choir, student brass band, student theatre…

7. Joensuu - small but lively city

•Capital of the North Carelia region

•Total population of 72 000; of which 12 000 higher education students

•Joensuu is located next to the Russian border and about 400 km North-East from the capital of the country, Helsinki

•All student apartments located within 5 km from the campus, and have good bus connections and biking routes

•Situated on lakeside, and a river runs through city centre

“Joensuu is not very far from the capital city and its mid way to Lapland . So its a strategic position for those who would like to travel through Finland.”

Myriam Munezero, IMPIT graduate, PhD student

“Joensuu is a great place, surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes. It is quiet and calm place but at the same time it is full of life and energy. “

Paweł Niechoda, IMPIT student, Poland

In Finland, all four seasons have different activities:

• Winter: skiing, skating, ice-swimming, ice-fishing

• Spring: outdoor activities, hiking

• Summer: swimming in the lake, fishing, canoeing, beach volley

• Autumn: picking berries and mushrooms

Learn more about the School of Computing and our programmes:• University of Eastern Finland: www.uef.fi

• School of Computing: uef.fi/cs

Master’s programmes:

• IMPIT: impit.org

• CBU ICT: www.cbu.fi/en

• CIMET: www.master-erasmusmundus-color.eu

Doctoral programmes:

• IMPDET: www.impdet.org

• ECSE: cs.uef.fi/ecse

Other Mc programmes at Joensuu campus,

Faculty of Science and Forestry:

•Master’s Degree Programme for Research Chemists

•Master’s Degree Programme in Photonics

•Master’s Degree Programme in European Forestry

•Master’s Degree Programme (CBU) in Forestry and Environmental Engineering