Your Personal Study Plan (PSP) is your roadmap through your degree. It helps you see which courses to take, in what order and on what schedule. You do not need to have everything figured out from the start – your plan will develop as your studies progress.
Start by exploring your degree structure
Familiarise yourself with the degree structure and curriculum of your degree programme. You can find these in your faculty’s study guide. The degree structure shows which studies your degree consists of and which courses are compulsory.
Build your PSP step by step
- Attend your subject’s PSP lectures or introductory course. At the beginning of your studies, you will receive guidance on how to prepare your PSP. Your own subject will provide more details on schedules and formats.
- Prepare your PSP in Peppi. In Peppi, you turn your plan into a concrete schedule: select courses, assign them to academic years and track your progress. You also use Peppi for registering for courses and applying for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Update your plan as you go. Your PSP is a living document. Revisit it when you choose minor subjects, adjust your schedule or reconsider the direction of your studies.
What does a good PSP include?
In your PSP, you plan for example:
- compulsory and elective studies included in your degree
- the order and schedule of your studies
- your choice of minor subjects
- your personal goals for your studies and career.
A well-prepared plan helps you make informed choices, avoid scheduling conflicts and progress smoothly through your degree.
Get personal guidance when you need it
You do not have to plan your studies on your own. Guidance is available throughout your studies – whether you are just getting started or reconsidering your direction later on.
Contact a specialist, for example, when you:
- need help preparing or updating your PSP
- are considering your choice of minor subjects or the direction of your studies
- have fallen behind in your studies or feel stuck
- have questions about course choices, substitutions or recognition of prior learning
- have had a change in your life situation and want to adjust your plan.
Depending on your subject, guidance may be provided by amanuenses, academic affairs specialists, teachers or programme coordinators. You can find the contact persons for your subject listed by faculty below, and detailed contact information is also available in UEF Connect.
Study coordinators
Other support channels
In addition to study planning, support is available for many other situations, such as student wellbeing, accessibility and career planning