Study location	Finland, Joensuu
Type	Summerschool, Summerschool
Nominal duration	11-22 August 2025 (5 ECTS)
Study language	English

Tuition fee	€550 per programme There is no course fee for the degree students of UEF! Please check the reduced prices below.

Entry qualification	Currently studying at Bachelor's level or higher The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English The language level of the applicant must be at least B1 according to the European Language Level standard. You can do self assessment here: europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr

More information	uef.fi/en/uef-summer-school-courses

Overview

Learning outcomes
After completing the study unit, the student will be able to:
- understand concepts and perspectives underlying diversity in educational settings
- apply theoretical knowledge in observing and understanding learners’ diversity in education
- recognize and value cultural diversity and its significance in education, training, pedagogical activities as well as in individuals and their behaviours
- evaluate the significance of education and pedagogical activity for developing cooperation and mutual understanding between individuals in operational environments of education, in-school and out-of-school

Content
Key concepts: cultural iceberg, linguistically responsive teaching, multilingualism and multiculturalism in education, intercultural sensitivity.
Cultural traditions and diversity in educational encounters. Communication styles and values in teacher-student relationships.
Diversity and equity in education. Differentiated education, inclusive education
Responding to diversity in education and the role of special education.
Teacher collaboration in developing diverse education.

The maximum number of participants is 16.

The course is aimed at Finnish and international Master’s level students of Education in particular. Bachelor and Doctoral level students are also welcome given that they have a suitable background related to the field of education. Applicants from around the world are welcome.

NB! Course is organized in Joensuu, Finland. Remote/online participation is not possible.

PARTICIPANT FEES IN 2025
-Participant, normal fee: 550 euros for 2-week-course, 350 euros for 1-week-course.
-Participant from a UEF partner university: 450 euros for 2-week-course, 300 euros for 1-week-course.
-Incoming UEF exchange student: 250 euros for 2-week-course, 250 euros for 1-week-course.

NB! UEF partner universities include our international exchange programme partners (like Erasmus+, bilateral agreements etc.) and international network partners (like YUFE, YERUN, UArctic etc.).