There is a portable induction loop system for students to borrow at the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. The induction loop system can be borrowed at Oppari’s service desk (located in the campus library in Joensuu and in the Canthia building in Kuopio). Furthermore, at both campuses there are a fixed induction loop system in the larger auditoriums (further information on induction loops in chapter "Facilities").
Electric height adjustable desks can be found in the library (two desks, located closest to the staircase) and in Atrium (one desk).
The university provides accessible study stations for independent student use on both campuses. These stations support cognitive and physical accessibility and are intended for self-study by students who are sensitive to sensory stimuli. The study stations are located in quiet areas and feature 4K monitors, electrically adjustable desks, and additional lighting. The stations are also easily accessible. The 4K monitors offer sharp image quality, adjustable brightness and contrast, and ergonomic design.
Equality work is visible in everyday life on the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses.
A large part of the university’s facilities are accessible and can be used by people with different disabilities. The newer the building, the easier it has been to implement modern accessibility solutions and regulations. The campuses have parking areas for accessible parking, and accessibility has also been taken into consideration in the outdoors routes on campus, for example in structural solutions and winter-time maintenance. The main entrances of the buildings have accessibility ramps and, as a rule, the doors can be opened by pressing a door opening button. In the university buildings, coat racks with storage possibilities are available at accessible heights. Braille buttons are available in the elevators, and some elevators also have voice guidance. All buildings except for the Haltia building have elevators and accessible toilets that are indicated with signs.
At the University of Eastern Finland, gender-neutral restroom signs have been added to the doors of some restrooms on both campuses. In addition to being gender-neutral, these restrooms are accessible.
- Gender-inclusive toilets, Joensuu campus (pdf, login with UEF credentials required)
- Gender-inclusive toilets, Kuopio campus (pdf, login with UEF credentials required)
Accessible entrances and elevators are shown in the floor plans of the buildings.
This page contains the floor plans of buildings in both Joensuu and Kuopio (login with UEF credentials required).
Versatile and sufficient facilities:
Almost all university spaces are available for students to use for independent study and group work and can be accessed via the Tuudo app. There are plenty of options to choose from:
- Info about facilities in Kamu Student Handbook
- Info about facilities on UEF Intra (login with UEF credentials required)
Induction loops in lecture rooms:
The largest lecture rooms have induction loops in them, and there are also portable loop systems that can borrowed.
- Joensuu campus: M100, M101, M103 and Au100.
- Kuopio campus: SN100, SN200, SN201, MD100, CA100, CA101, CA102, MS300, MS301, MS302.
Further information (induction loops): Please contact the e-servicedesk, from where the requests will be forwarded to the campus-specific expert.
the eServices portal: https://asiointi.uef.fi (requires a UEF username). If you cannot access the eServices, send an email to servicedesk@uef.fi.
Chat (service is open 9 am to 3 pm weekdays)
Contact information service number: 029 445 8880 (phone service is open 8 am to 3 pm on weekdays)
Customer service points: on both campuses Mon-Fri from 10 am to 2 pm (eServicedesk and Oppari's service desk at Carelia in Joensuu and Canthia in Kuopio).
Baby care tables can be found in the accessible toilets.
Campus maps:
Floor plans of buildings (opens in a new tab, logging required)
There are several restaurants at the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. All of these restaurants are practically accessible; however, there is a low metal doorstep by the door of the Carelia restaurant at the Joensuu Campus, which may pose difficulties for those using a wheelchair. The doors of the Carelia restaurant are kept shut due to fire safety reasons. In other campus restaurants, there are no doorsteps or closed doors, and there is a wheelchair lift in the restaurant in the Snellmania building at the Kuopio Campus.
If you need someone to help you, for example, to carry your tray, the restaurant staff will be happy to assist you. Should you have any special dietary restrictions, it is wise to contact the restaurant you intend to eat in beforehand.
Both the Joensuu and Kuopio campus have special exam facilities. See Special exam facilities and practices.
Facilities are at the disposal of the students who have the right to individual arrangements.