The campuses have assistive equipment and accessible workspaces to support your studies. Some equipment is available directly on campus, while other equipment can be obtained through Kela (Social Insurance Institution of Finland) or healthcare services. Check your equipment needs in advance Look into your assistive equipment needs well before your studies begin, so that the […]
We all have our own strengths when it comes to learning, and you can develop them during your studies. Concentrating, managing your time, reading or writing may sometimes feel like hard work, even when you are motivated. Challenges with learning do not mean a lack of ability. Often, they are simply related to the way your brain processes […]
Effective from 1 August 2023 (Decision of the Academic Rector No. 16/2023) Who is entitled to individual study arrangements? You are entitled to individual study arrangements if you have a health-related reason that affects your studies. Grounds for arrangements include, for example: This applies to all UEF students — both degree students and Open University students. Arrangements are not granted on the basis of your […]
If you are studying in a bachelor’s or master’s programme at UEF, you can use the study psychologist services. There are three study psychologists at the University of Eastern Finland who support your wellbeing and help your studies progress smoothly. Study psychologists are licensed psychologists, and all conversations with them are confidential and free of charge. At […]
Open University teaching is integrated, which means you study on the same courses as the university’s degree students. In other words, examinations are organised according to the schedules and guidelines of each academic subject. Examination formats may vary by subject. Check the examination instructions and schedules for your subject in the course details and in […]
Emergency situations The general emergency number is 112. Call 112 only in life threatening situations, such as Calls are free of charge and do not require an area code, even from a mobile phone. If your emergency requires the help of the police, call 112. If the matter is not urgent, contact local police (opens […]
Examination dates and duration Examination dates, duration and format are determined by the curriculum. Each examination related to a course is held at least twice within one year of the start of teaching. You can find detailed examination schedules in Peppi. Register for an examination Register for an examination according to the instructions of the teacher in charge of […]
