Working in Kuopio, Finland
All chosen NOVEL MSCA Postdoctoral Programme researchers are required to move to Kuopio, Finland, and carry out their activities at the University of Eastern Finland’s Kuopio campus.
Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Finland is a clean and technology-driven country which, as a member of the European Union, actively promotes democracy, the rule of law and human rights. The Finnish education system enjoys world-wide recognition for its excellence. In Finland, education is regarded as a fundamental right and the Finnish education policy emphasises equal opportunities for all.
International staff services at UEF are experienced in providing assistance on how to apply visas and work permits and how to find comfortable housing. UEF offers administrative support regarding the terms of employment, housing, childcare, and health and social security issues.
Resources for moving to and living in Finland
Life in Kuopio, Finland
The University of Eastern Finland’s campuses are located in eastern Finland in the cities of Joensuu and Kuopio. All NOVEL postdoctoral researchers will work in the Kuopio campus.
Kuopio is the 8th largest city in Finland with 124 000 inhabitants. Kuopio is branded as the capital of good life and it is the 2nd most attractive city in Finland. Kuopio is surrounded with beautiful nature and lakes, with easy access to services.
Kuopio provides an inviting, friendly, safe, and clean living environment, especially attractive for researchers with families and caring responsibilities.
